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# Plants vs. Thieves: Automated Tests in the World of Web Security

What if your standard automated tests could block active web attackers? Learn how to weaponize frameworks like Cypress to catch critical OWASP vulnerabilities before production.

- **Speakers:** [Ramona Schwering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@ramona-schwering)
- **Event:** WeAreDevelopers LIVE
- **Published:** December 16, 2024
- **Duration:** 24:09
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1282-plants-vs-thieves-automated-tests-in-the-world-of-web-security
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