Are there any resources to help?

• Web resources

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  • Keep informed!
  • OWASP .
  • php.net .
  • Open Source Vulnerability Database.
  • White Hat Security .

• Software considerations

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  • Keep up to date!
  • Read change logs and security bulletins .
  • Use version control .
  • Use tools such as composer to control code dependencies .
  • Perform unit testing to minimize coding errors .
  • Backup everything frequently .