Learn essential techniques for securing user input in web applications through this 26-minute talk by Peter Faiman, VP of White Hat Cal Poly. Explore common types of user input vulnerabilities, including HTTP POST, code injection, HTML injection, script injection, cross-site scripting, and SQL injection. Discover best practices for input validation, the importance of using prepared statements, and how web frameworks can help mitigate security risks. Gain insights into developing a security-focused mindset to protect your applications from potential user-driven threats and vulnerabilities.