57. Why should server-side validation still be performed?
Client-side HTML validation can be bypassed because users control the client. Server-side validation is required to protect application integrity and enforce security rules. Browser validation is mainly a user-experience feature and an early validation layer.
Key Takeaways
- Never trust client-side validation for security.
- Validate untrusted input on the server.
Knowledge Check
Can an attacker bypass browser-side form validation?