I created a series of comprehensive vulnerable code deep-dive training books on Secure Coding in Node.js to help developers master Node.js security with hands-on vulnerability review and remediation walkthroughs

Node.js Secure Coding: Defending Against Command Injection Vulnerabilities

Node.js Secure Coding: Prevention and Exploitation of Path Traversal Vulnerabilities

Node.js Secure Coding: Mitigate and Weaponize Code Injection Vulnerabilities

A GitHub Star, world-wide recognized for championing open source software and actively working within communities to inspire and lift other humans. Liran also received the OpenJS Foundation's Pathfinder for Security for his work on Node.js security. A JavaScript & Node.js software developer, building web applications and command-line tools. A web security activist , engaging in security research, software supply chain security, and regular contributor and project lead to OWASP Foundation projects. An avid member of the Node.js Foundation ecosystem security working group, dedicated to advancing Node.js security awareness and skill-set in the open source community. Developer Advocate at Snyk.

Awarded:

• ⭐️ 2023GitHub Star
• 🏆 2022 OpenJS Foundation'sPathfinder Award for Security
• ⭐️ 2022GitHub Star
• ⭐️ 2021GitHub Star

• Author ofNode.js Secure Coding: Defending Against Command Injection Vulnerabilities
• Author ofNode.js Secure Coding: Prevention and Exploitation of Path Traversal Vulnerabilities
• Author ofNode.js Secure Coding: Mitigate and Weaponize Code Injection Vulnerabilities
• Author ofnpm Security Cheat Sheet
• Author ofNode.js Docker Security Cheat Sheet
• Member of Node.js Foundation'sEcosystem Security working group
• OWASP Project Member ofNodeGoat
• OWASP Project Lead forCWE Tool andCWE SDK

• Liran Tal blog
• Node.js Security Blog
• Liran's articles on the Snyk blog

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