Addressing Challenges In App Security
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Application security challenges need to be addressed throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle. Common issues include impersonation where attackers access restricted data by pretending to be a legitimate user, and tampering where attackers modify data transmissions to perform unauthorized actions. The document discusses understanding and addressing application security challenges, as well as specific application security threats.
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