Web application security refers to the measures and practices used to protect web applications from security threats and vulnerabilities. It involves implementing security controls, mechanisms, and best practices to prevent common web attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and session hijacking. Web application security encompasses various techniques such as input validation, access control, encryption, and security testing to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of web applications and data.
