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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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  • 6

    Secure Software Development

    This section covers the fundamentals of secure software development, emphasizing the integration of security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and the identification of common vulnerabilities.

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  • 6.1

    What Is Secure Software Development?

    Secure Software Development involves integrating security throughout the software development process to mitigate vulnerabilities.

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  • 6.2

    Secure Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)

    The Secure Development Life Cycle (SDLC) integrates security measures throughout the software development process to mitigate risks and ensure the delivery of secure software.

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  • 6.2.1

    Requirements Gathering

    Requirements gathering identifies the security needs that must be addressed throughout the software development process.

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  • 6.2.2

    Design

    Design in secure software development focuses on planning secure architecture and data flows.

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  • 6.2.3

    Development

    The Development phase focuses on writing secure, validated code as part of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), crucial for minimizing vulnerabilities.

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  • 6.2.4

    Testing

    This section discusses the importance of security testing in the software development process, highlighting various methods to identify vulnerabilities and maintain secure software.

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  • 6.2.5

    Deployment

    This section discusses the importance of secure deployment practices in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), emphasizing the use of secure configurations and continuous monitoring.

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  • 6.2.6

    Maintenance

    Maintenance involves regularly patching and monitoring software to fix vulnerabilities and ensure functionality.

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  • 6.3

    Common Software Vulnerabilities

    This section discusses five common software vulnerabilities that developers must understand to enhance the security of their applications.

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  • 6.4

    Owasp Top 10 Security Risks

    This section introduces the OWASP Top 10 security risks, which represent the most critical security threats to web applications.

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  • 6.5

    Security Testing Methods

    This section explores various methods of security testing including SAST, DAST, and IAST to identify vulnerabilities in software applications.

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  • 6.5.1

    Static Application Security Testing (Sast)

    SAST is a technique that examines source code in a non-runtime environment to identify vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle.

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  • 6.5.2

    Dynamic Application Security Testing (Dast)

    DAST is a vital security testing method that evaluates running applications by simulating real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities.

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  • 6.5.3

    Interactive Application Security Testing (Iast)

    Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) combines static and dynamic testing methods to enhance security analysis during runtime.

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  • 6.6

    Patch Management

    Patch management involves the regular updating of software to address security vulnerabilities and improve functionality.

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  • 6.7

    Real-World Case Study

    The Equifax data breach exemplifies the critical importance of timely patch management in secure software development.

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  • 6.8

    Key Takeaways

    Secure software development integrates security considerations throughout the development lifecycle to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure robust protection against threats.

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References

Chapter 6_ Secure Software Development.pdf

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