Understanding WebApp Client-Side Security With Source Defense – Matt McGuirk – PSW #743
This segment will be an opportunity to discuss web application client-side security with subject matter expert Matt McGuirk from Source Defense. Modern web applications have a massive and misunderstood attack surface that exists within the webpages they serve.
Potential discussion topics:
- A visual overview of the problem
- A simulated client-side attack
- How to evaluate client-side risk on a given web site
- What technologies are available to defend against client-side attacks
- Historical case studies of landmark attacks
Segment Resources: "Magecart 101" - a courseware-style overview of the problem for security practioners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4al8idAE_M
A quick five minute explainer on the problem and Source Defense's solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8MO45EQcKY
Source Defense's brand new (as of 5/25/22) "State of the Industry" report for client-side security: https://info.sourcedefense.com/third-party-digital-supply-chain-report-white-paper
This segment is sponsored by Source Defense. Visit https://securityweekly.com/sourcedefense to learn more about them!
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Matt McGuirk is an expert in JavaScript, web technologies, and both client-side risk and client-side attacks. He has over 15 years of experience in web application development, website administration, and cybersecurity. Additionally, he has provided consultation and analysis to Fortune 50 companies on how best to secure their customer-facing web properties and business critical web applications. Matt lives in the American Northeast with his wife and two dogs.