Aryan Menon
Independent Researcher
India
Abstract
This manuscript examines web application security through the lens of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities defined. It provides an overview of each vulnerability category, evaluates their prevalence and impact based on incident data, and proposes a structured methodology for vulnerability assessment and mitigation. Utilizing a quantitative analysis of public breach reports, the study identifies trends in attack vectors and highlights the most critical risk areas. The research culminates in specific recommendations for secure development lifecycles and proposes future research directions to address emerging threats.
Keywords
Web Application Security, OWASP Top 10, Vulnerability Assessment, Secure SDLC
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