security-fundamentals

OWASP Top 10 code reviews focus on identifying and remediating security weaknesses early by checking authentication, authorization, input validation, and data exposure against practical security requirements.

Securing JWT authentication flows requires enforcing proper token security, server-side validation, and minimal data exposure. Checklist-driven reviews help verify these mechanisms align with OWASP standards.

Input validation prevents security weaknesses by enforcing server-side checks that block malicious data from reaching application logic. This systematic practice stops vulnerabilities before they enter production.

Security checklists verify proper password hashing and secret management by providing actionable steps for junior developers to validate secure handling of tokens, secrets, and user data across APIs and frontends.

Securing both frontend and backend services is supported by applying alignment with OWASP guidance across APIs, services, and frontends to enforce practical requirements like minimal data exposure and server-side validation.

Run a security fundamentals review during code reviews of authentication or data-handling logic. Iterate on identified risks early in development to turn security from an afterthought into a systematic practice.