In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity is not an afterthought—it's an integral part of the software development process from day one.
Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Integrate security practices throughout your development process.
Security by Design Principles:
- Threat modeling during design phase
- Security requirements gathering
- Regular security assessments
- Penetration testing
Common Security Vulnerabilities
OWASP Top 10 Security Risks:
- Injection: SQL, NoSQL, OS injection attacks
- Broken Authentication: Session management flaws
- Sensitive Data Exposure: Inadequate data protection
- XML External Entities (XXE): XML parser vulnerabilities
- Broken Access Control: Authorization bypass
Secure Coding Practices
Input Validation and Sanitization
Always validate and sanitize user inputs to prevent injection attacks.
Authentication and Authorization
Implement robust authentication mechanisms and proper access controls.
Data Encryption
Encrypt sensitive data both in transit and at rest.
API Security Best Practices
- Use HTTPS for all API communications
- Implement proper authentication (OAuth, JWT)
- Rate limiting and throttling
- Input validation and output encoding
Database Security
Protect your data with proper database security measures.
Database Security Checklist:
- Use parameterized queries
- Implement database access controls
- Regular security updates
- Database activity monitoring
DevSecOps Implementation
Integrate security tools and practices into your CI/CD pipeline.
Incident Response Planning
Prepare for security incidents with a comprehensive response plan.
