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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

Non-functional requirements and security

Non-functional requirements play a crucial role in shaping the security aspects of a software system. These requirements define how the software should perform in terms of security and specify the quality attributes related to security. Security is paramount in software development, and non-functional requirements help adequately address security considerations. Here are some examples of non-functional requirements pertaining to security and vulnerability:

  • Authentication and authorization: Authentication requirements specify how users or entities are authenticated, such as using passwords, multi-factor authentication, or biometrics. Authorization requirements define who has access to what resources or functionalities based on roles and permissions.
  • Data security: Encryption requirements protect sensitive data during storage, transmission, and processing. Data retention requirements specify how long data should be maintained and when...