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Security-Driven Software Development

By : Aspen Olmsted
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Security-Driven Software Development

By: Aspen Olmsted

Overview of this book

Extend your software development skills to integrate security into every aspect of your projects. Perfect for any programmer or developer working on mission-critical applications, this hands-on guide helps you adopt secure software development practices. Explore core concepts like security specifi cation, modeling, and threat mitigation with the iterative approach of this book that allows you to trace security requirements through each phase of software development. You won’t stop at the basics; you’ll delve into multiple-layer att acks and develop the mindset to prevent them. Through an example application project involving an entertainment ticketing software system, you’ll look at high-profi le security incidents that have aff ected popular music stars and performers. Drawing from the author’s decades of experience building secure applications in this domain, this book off ers comprehensive techniques where problem-solving meets practicality for secure development. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the expertise to systematically secure software projects, from crafting robust security specifi cations to adeptly mitigating multifaceted threats, ensuring your applications stand resilient in the face of evolving cybersecurity challenges.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Free Chapter
1
Part 1: Modeling a Secure Application
8
Part 2: Mitigating Risks in Implementation
13
Part 3: Security Validation

Regression testing tools

Various tools are available for regression testing, ranging from general-purpose test automation tools to more specialized solutions. The choice of regression testing tool often depends on factors such as the type of application, the technology stack, team preferences, and budget considerations. Here are some popular regression testing tools:

  • Selenium:
    • Language support: Java, C#, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, and Kotlin.
    • Description: Selenium is a widely used open source framework for web application testing. It supports multiple browsers and can be used for functional and regression testing. Selenium WebDriver allows for browser automation.
  • JUnit:
    • Language support: Java.
    • Description: JUnit is a popular testing framework for Java. While it is primarily used for unit testing, it can also be employed for regression testing when combined with other tools or frameworks. It follows the xUnit style of testing.
  • TestNG:
    • Language support: Java.
    • Description...