Input Validation: The process of checking and verifying user input to ensure it is in the correct format and meets the specified criteria. It is used in computer programming and system administration to prevent errors and unauthorized access. Examples -data type checking, range checking, and regex matching.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D8: Software Development Security | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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