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1How do you handle authentication in a MERN stack app?
The standard approach uses JWT (JSON Web Tokens):
**Flow:**
1. User logs in → sends email + password to Express
2. Express validates cred...
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2What is the OWASP Top 10 and why does every developer need to know it?
OWASP Top 10 is the list of the 10 most critical web application security risks, updated every few years.
**2021 OWASP Top 10:**
1. Broken ...
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3What is a firewall and how does it work?
A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming/outgoing traffic based on predefined rules.
**Types of firewall...
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4What certifications should I get to become an ethical hacker?
Here's the recommended certification path for ethical hacking:
**Beginner (Start here):**
- **CompTIA Security+** — foundational security...
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5What is SQL injection and how do you prevent it?
SQL injection is an attack where malicious SQL code is inserted into an input field to manipulate the database.
**Example attack:**
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6What is the difference between ethical hacking and penetration testing?
These terms are often used interchangeably but have subtle differences:
**Ethical Hacking:**
- Broad term for any authorised hacking activi...
