Finding and Fixing SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in Node (Express) with StackHawk

In a rapidly evolving digital environment, web application and API security is paramount, with SQL Injection identified as a significant threat. The text provides a hands-on guide to understanding and mitigating SQL Injection vulnerabilities by building a simple API using Node and Express, and employing StackHawk and HawkScan to detect and resolve these vulnerabilities. StackHawk is highlighted as a developer-centric dynamic application security testing (DAST) tool that integrates seamlessly into the software development lifecycle, emphasizing automation and ease of use. Through a detailed walkthrough, the text explains how SQL Injection occurs and how it can be prevented using parameterized queries, ensuring user inputs are treated as data rather than executable code. The guide also demonstrates the use of StackHawk to automate security testing, identify vulnerabilities, and verify fixes, advocating for a proactive approach to application security by empowering developers to integrate security testing into their workflows.