SecAppDev 2023 lecture details
From zero to hero with Content Security Policy
In this session, we identify do's and don'ts when building CSP policies for modern applications. We explore how to enable CSP with third-party content and offer a nuanced opinion on building secure CSP policies.
Tuesday June 13th, 16:00 - 17:30
Room West Wing
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The main feature of CSP is acting as a second line of defense against XSS. A solid CSP can prevent an existing XSS vulnerability from being exploited. But how do you write a solid CSP policy? And what about compatibility with single page applications?
In this session, we embark on a journey through the different versions of CSP, identifying the relevant parts along the way. With that knowledge, we arrive at the current best practices for building secure CSP policies. We also identify potential conflicts with modern application paradigms and illustrate how to deploy CSP in these cases.
Key takeaway
Modern best practices for building secure CSP policies, along with guidelines for deploying CSP in single page applications
Content level
Advanced
Target audience
Anyone building or securing browser-based applications (web, mobile, electron)
Prerequisites
A solid understanding of HTML and JavaScript.
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Philippe De Ryck
Security Expert, Pragmatic Web Security
Expertise: Web security, API security, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect
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