Secure Software Development
Secure Software Development focuses on incorporating security throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), aiming to prevent vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. Key phases of the SDLC include requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Addressing common software vulnerabilities and adhering to the OWASP Top 10 security risks are essential practices. Regular security testing and patch management further enhance resilience against potential threats.
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What we have learnt
- Secure development ensures security is built-in from the start, not added later.
- Common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS must be proactively handled.
- OWASP Top 10 is an industry-standard checklist for securing web applications.
- Security testing and regular patch management are essential for resilience.
Key Concepts
- -- Secure Software Development
- The practice of designing, coding, and testing software with security in mind at every stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- -- SDLC
- Software Development Life Cycle, which describes the phases of software development, including planning, creating, testing, and deploying software.
- -- OWASP Top 10
- A list maintained by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) that outlines the most critical web application security risks.
- -- SQL Injection
- A type of vulnerability that allows an attacker to interfere with the queries that an application makes to its database.
- -- Patch Management
- The process of managing updates for software applications to fix vulnerabilities and bugs, ensuring systems remain secure and functional.
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