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Application Security
Application security ensures that the software being developed is protected from malicious attacks and vulnerabilities. Security best practices and tools are integrated into the development lifecycle, preventing security flaws from reaching production.
How It Works
Secure
Coding Practices
Enforcing security best practices during the development phase to prevent common coding vulnerabilities.
Examples:
- Implementing OWASP Top 10 security guidelines to ensure developers follow best practices in coding and avoid introducing risks like cross-site scripting or SQL injection.
- Using Lintersv and static code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx) to automatically identify unsafe coding patterns or potentially insecure code before it’s committed to the repository.
- Code Reviews: Regular peer reviews of code to ensure that security considerations are addressed early in the development cycle.
DAST
Dynamic Application Security Testing
Testing live applications to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses by simulating attacks in real time.
Examples:
- Using OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite to automatically scan running applications for vulnerabilities such as broken authentication or improper session management.
- Conduct regular penetration tests to simulate real-world attacks and identify potential flaws or loopholes in the system.
- Implementing fuzz testing to detect memory corruption or unexpected crashes in applications when exposed to malformed data.
Security
Monitoring in Production
Examples:
- Integrating real-time monitoring solutions like Prometheus or Datadog to monitor for security events, performance anomalies, or suspicious activity in running applications.
- Setting up WAF (Web Application Firewalls) to filter and monitor HTTP requests, blocking attacks like SQL injection or cross-site scripting in real-time.
- Regular patch management and vulnerability scanning using tools like Qualys or Tenable to ensure the application is free from known vulnerabilities.
Benefits
Risk Reduction
Reduced risk of data breaches and security incidents.
Threat Protection
Proactive defence against common and emerging threats.
Customer Trust
Enhanced trust from customers and users by ensuring secure applications.
Continuous Security Improvement
Continuous improvement of application security through monitoring and testing.
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