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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

Self-assessment questions

  1. What is regression testing primarily concerned with?
    1. Testing previously working functionality after changes
    2. Testing the software for defects before release
    3. Testing new features of the software
    4. Testing user interfaces for usability
  2. When is regression testing typically performed in the software development lifecycle?
    1. Throughout the entire development process
    2. Before unit testing
    3. After system testing
    4. During acceptance testing
  3. What is the primary difference between regression testing and functional testing?
    1. Regression testing occurs before development, while functional testing occurs after development.
    2. Regression testing focuses on new features, while functional testing focuses on existing ones.
    3. Regression testing verifies that changes do not adversely affect existing functionality, while functional testing verifies specific features against requirements.
    4. Regression testing is manual, while functional testing is automated.
  4. Which of the following...