Here are 100 chapter titles about Content Security Policy (CSP) and mitigating Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), progressing from beginner to advanced, with a cybersecurity focus:
Beginner (Chapters 1-25): Foundations & First Steps
- Understanding Web Security: The Big Picture
- Introduction to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): How it Works
- Types of XSS Attacks: Reflected, Stored, and DOM-based
- The Impact of XSS: Data Breaches and Website Defacement
- What is Content Security Policy (CSP)? A Beginner's Guide
- Why You Need CSP: Protecting Your Website from XSS
- CSP Directives: A First Look
- Setting Up Your First CSP: A Simple Example
- Inline Styles and Scripts: Understanding the Risks
- The
style-src Directive: Controlling Styles
- The
script-src Directive: Managing Scripts
- The
img-src Directive: Securing Images
- The
font-src Directive: Controlling Fonts
- The
object-src Directive: Handling Plugins
- The
media-src Directive: Securing Media Files
- The
frame-src Directive: Managing Frames and Iframes
- The
connect-src Directive: Controlling Network Requests
- The
form-action Directive: Securing Form Submissions
- The
default-src Directive: Setting a Baseline Policy
- Understanding CSP Nonces: Enhancing Security
- Using CSP Hashes: Another Layer of Protection
- Reporting Violations: The
report-uri Directive
- Testing Your CSP: Tools and Techniques
- Common CSP Mistakes: Avoiding Pitfalls
- Your First CSP Implementation: A Practical Exercise
Intermediate (Chapters 26-50): Deeper Dive into CSP & XSS
- Reflected XSS: Understanding the Mechanics
- Stored XSS: Preventing Persistent Attacks
- DOM-based XSS: A Deeper Dive
- Bypassing Common XSS Filters: The Attacker's Perspective
- Understanding Encoding and Escaping: Key Concepts
- Contextual Encoding: Protecting Against XSS
- HTML Encoding: A Detailed Look
- URL Encoding: Understanding the Nuances
- JavaScript Encoding: Protecting Your Scripts
- CSP and Content-Type Headers: Ensuring Proper Interpretation
- CSP and Meta Tags: Limitations and Best Practices
- CSP and HTTP Headers: The Preferred Method
- Multiple CSPs: Combining Policies
- CSP and Legacy Browsers: Compatibility Considerations
- CSP and CDNs: Managing Third-Party Resources
- CSP and WebSockets: Securing Real-Time Communication
- CSP and Service Workers: Protecting Your Offline Functionality
- CSP and Inline Event Handlers: A Security Risk
- CSP and Data URIs: Handling Embedded Data
- CSP and SRI (Subresource Integrity): Ensuring File Integrity
- Advanced CSP Directives: Exploring Further Options
- The
worker-src Directive: Managing Web Workers
- The
manifest-src Directive: Securing Web App Manifests
- The
prefetch-src Directive: Controlling Prefetching
- Building a Robust CSP: A Practical Guide
Advanced (Chapters 51-75): Advanced Techniques & Security Hardening
- Advanced CSP Nonce Management: Dynamic Nonces
- Generating CSP Nonces: Server-Side and Client-Side Techniques
- Managing CSP Hashes: Efficiently Calculating Hashes
- CSP Reporting: Analyzing Violation Reports
- Setting Up a CSP Reporting Endpoint: Advanced Configuration
- Monitoring CSP Reports: Identifying and Addressing Issues
- Integrating CSP with a Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Using CSP with a Content Delivery Network (CDN)
- CSP and Server-Side Rendering: Considerations and Best Practices
- CSP and Client-Side Rendering: Optimizing Performance
- CSP and Single-Page Applications (SPAs): Specific Challenges
- CSP and Microservices: Securing Distributed Architectures
- CSP and API Security: Protecting Your APIs
- CSP and Mobile Applications: Considerations for Mobile Development
- CSP and Hybrid Applications: Bridging the Gap
- CSP and Legacy Systems: Strategies for Implementation
- CSP and Third-Party Libraries: Managing External Dependencies
- CSP and Browser Extensions: Potential Conflicts
- CSP and Accessibility: Ensuring Inclusivity
- CSP and Performance: Optimizing for Speed
- CSP and SEO: Impact and Best Practices
- Advanced XSS Attack Vectors: Understanding Emerging Threats
- Bypassing CSP: The Attacker's Arsenal
- Advanced CSP Bypasses: Techniques and Mitigation
- Building a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) with CSP
Expert (Chapters 76-100): Specialized Topics & Emerging Threats
- CSP and Trusted Types: Preventing DOM-based XSS
- Integrating Trusted Types with CSP
- CSP and Shadow DOM: Securing Web Components
- CSP and WebAssembly: Protecting Against New Threats
- CSP and Service Worker Security: Advanced Techniques
- CSP and Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS): Interaction and Best Practices
- CSP and Subresource Integrity (SRI): Advanced Usage
- CSP and HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS): Enhancing Security
- CSP and Public Key Pinning (HPKP): A Deeper Dive
- CSP and Security Headers: A Comprehensive Approach
- CSP and Security Auditing: Tools and Techniques
- CSP and Penetration Testing: Identifying Vulnerabilities
- CSP and Incident Response: Handling XSS Attacks
- CSP and Threat Modeling: Proactive Security
- CSP and Compliance: Meeting Regulatory Requirements
- CSP and Risk Management: Assessing and Mitigating XSS Risks
- CSP and Security Governance: Establishing Best Practices
- CSP and Security Training: Educating Developers
- The Future of CSP: Emerging Trends and Standards
- CSP and Web Security Best Practices: A Holistic Approach
- Building a Career in Web Security: CSP Expertise
- Staying Up-to-Date with CSP and XSS Threats
- CSP and Serverless Architectures: Specific Considerations
- CSP and Quantum Computing: Future Challenges
- The Evolution of XSS Mitigation: From Filters to CSP and Beyond