Digital developer resource
Web Application Security Checklist
50 security controls to identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. Covers authentication, input validation, API security, session management, infrastructure hardening, and cryptography.
Features
- 50 actionable security controls
- OWASP Top 10 aligned
- Severity tags: Critical, High, Medium, Low
- 6 categories: Auth, Input Validation, API, Sessions, Infrastructure, Cryptography
- Instant delivery to your inbox
- PDF format, print-friendly
Resource Details
What's inside
A practical, OWASP Top 10 aligned checklist covering 50 security controls across 6 critical areas:
- Authentication & Access Control — MFA, session tokens, RBAC, IDOR prevention
- Input Validation & Injection — SQL injection, XSS, XXE, SSTI, command injection
- API Security — Rate limiting, CORS, JWT validation, BOLA/IDOR
- Session & State Management — CSRF, session fixation, timeout policies
- Infrastructure & Configuration — Default credentials, HSTS, security headers, WAF
- Sensitive Data & Cryptography — Password hashing, encryption at rest, TLS
Each control is tagged with severity: Critical, High, Medium, or Low.
Who is this for
Developers who want to audit their own application before shipping, CTOs reviewing their security posture, and teams preparing for a professional pentest.
How to use it
Work through each section before launching a new feature, after a major refactor, or as part of your regular security review cycle.
FAQ
Is this checklist enough to secure my application?
It is a solid starting point to identify common weaknesses. For a thorough assessment with evidence-based findings and remediation guidance, a professional pentest is recommended.
Is this free?
Yes, completely free. Enter your email and it will be delivered to your inbox instantly.
What format is the checklist?
PDF, designed to be clean and print-friendly.