Secure Online Form Creator

Secure Forms uses SSL, CAPTCHA, or other encryption technology to encrypt data from end to end.Although cybersecurity is often thought of in terms of databases and architectures, a strong security approach depends on the elements of the front-end developer’s domain.

For some potentially devastating vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS), a well-thought-out user interface is the first line of defense.

Here are a few areas to focus on for front-end developers who want to help fight better.Control user input. The whole crazy thing can happen when developers create a form that fails to control user input. …

1. Beware of hidden fields

Adding type = “hidden” is a tempting way to hide sensitive data on pages and forms, but unfortunately it is not effective.

Hiding checkboxes just to create a CSS-switch can be a neat hack, but hidden fields rarely contribute to security.

2. Carefully consider the autophil fields

When a user chooses to give you their Personally Identifiable Information (PII), it should be a conscious choice. AutoFill Forms fields can be convenient – for both the user and the attacker. Using hidden fields can collect PIIs captured by a self-contained field before exploitation.

Many users don’t even know what information Autofill has stored in their browser. Use these fields sparingly, and disable auto-filled forms, especially for sensitive data.

3. Be a bad guy

When considering security, take a step back, observe the information on display, and ask yourself how a malicious attacker would be able to use it. Play Devil’s Advocate. If a bad guy sees this page, will they get new information? Does the view show any PII?

Ask yourself if everything on the page is necessary for the actual user. If not, modify or remove it. Less secure.

4. Keep the errors generic

While it may seem helpful to let users know if a piece of information exists, it is also very helpful for attackers. When dealing with accounts, emails and PII, it is safer to err on the side of (?). Instead of returning “your password for this account is incorrect”, try a more vague response “incorrect login information” and avoid disclosing whether the username or email system exists.

To be more helpful, provide a specific way to communicate with a person if an error occurs. Avoid disclosing information that is not necessary. If nothing else, for the sake of heaven, don’t offer data that closely matches user input.

5. Security starts from the front door

Nowadays, there is a lot more overlap between the front end and the rear end coding. To help create a well-rounded and secure application, it helps attackers get a general idea of where they can put their foot in the front door.