A comprehensive web application security checklist for developers, created by Alex Stojcic.

Security is critical for any web application, yet it's often overlooked or considered too complex to manage. This repository contains a comprehensive Web App Security Checklist that aligns with industry-leading best practices to help vibe coders, developers, and teams easily ensure their applications remain safe and resilient.

1. Clone this repository or download the files
2. Copy the web_app_security.md file into your project's /documentation folder
3. Commit and push to your repo to ensure it's accessible to your team

Simply copy and paste the contents of web_app_security.md directly into the chat window to easily share and track security implementation with your team.

This repository contains a comprehensive security checklist covering 17 critical areas:

1. Authentication
2. Middleware Protection
3. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
4. Sensitive Data Handling
5. Error Handling
6. Input Validation
7. Database Security
8. Hosting
9. Secure Communications
10. Logging and Monitoring
11. Security Testing and Audits
12. Backup and Disaster Recovery
13. Dependency Management
14. Rate Limiting and Anti-Abuse
15. Data Privacy Compliance
16. Incident Response & Security Awareness
17. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security

✅ Proactively addressing security helps prevent costly incidents and builds trust with users. ✅ Follow industry-leading best practices with easy-to-implement guidelines. ✅ Keep your application secure with comprehensive coverage of key security areas.

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or additional security measures that should be included, please see our CONTRIBUTING.md file for guidelines.

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

This repository is based on a LinkedIn article by Alex Stojcic. You can read the original article here.