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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

Security Models

Security models in software systems provide a structured approach to implementing security measures and controls. These models help define how various security aspects, such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability, are enforced within a system. Here are some standard security models:

  • Bell-LaPadula model: This was developed for military and government systems; it enforces rules to prevent unauthorized access to classified information. It introduces concepts such as “No Read Up, Write Down.” The model’s primary focus is to ensure the confidentiality of the information or data. This model is commonly used in government and military environments where data confidentiality is critical, such as classified information systems.
  • Biba Integrity model: This was designed to prevent data corruption and unauthorized modification. It enforces rules such as “No Write Up, Read Down,” aiming to maintain the integrity of information...