Software And Architecture

Mitigating SQL Injection Attacks with Entity Framework Core Introduction:  SQL injection is a serious security vulnerability that occurs when an attacker manipulates input data to execute unauthorized SQL queries. Entity Framework Core (EF Core) is an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) framework that provides built-in safeguards against SQL injection attacks. This article explores how EF Core helps prevent SQL injection, discusses common attack vectors, and provides code samples to illustrate the concepts. Understanding SQL Injection:  SQL injection occurs when untrusted user input is directly concatenated into SQL queries. Attackers exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious SQL code, leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, and more. How EF Core Helps Prevent SQL Injection: Parameterized Queries: EF Core automatically generates parameterized queries. Instead of concatenating values directly into SQL statements, it binds input values as parameters. This prevents attacke

Securing Applications with ASP.NET Core OWIN Middleware Against Payload Attacks Introduction:  Cybersecurity is a crucial aspect of modern application development. One area of concern is preventing attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in request payloads. This article explores how to use ASP.NET Core OWIN middleware to enhance the security of your applications by addressing payload-based attacks. Vulnerability:  Payload Attacks Payload attacks involve sending malicious data in the request payload to exploit vulnerabilities. These attacks can lead to various security breaches, including data exposure, injection attacks, and remote code execution. Using OWIN Middleware:  ASP.NET Core provides the OWIN (Open Web Interface for .NET) middleware pipeline, which can be customized to intercept and process requests before they reach the application's core logic. This provides an opportunity to implement security measures. Sample Code Implementing Payload Inspection Middleware: Here'