Question: What is Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the context of web security?

Answer:

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a scripting technique used to compromise user authentication by forging requests on behalf of an authenticated user.

MCQ: What is Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the context of web security?

A. A security protocol for validating requests between the client and server
B. A scripting technique used to compromise user authentication by forging requests on behalf of an authenticated user
C. A method for encrypting sensitive data during transmission
D. A form of user authentication

Correct Answer: A. A security protocol for validating requests between the client and server

Explanation:

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a scripting technique used to compromise user authentication by forging requests on behalf of an authenticated user.