Three things to know about APPSEC

Securing the SDLC

AppSec emphasizes the integration of security practices throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC). It is essential for infosec professionals to understand and promote secure development practices from the initial design and coding phases to testing, deployment, and maintenance. By incorporating security considerations at each stage of the SDLC, vulnerabilities and weaknesses can be identified and addressed early on, reducing the risk of exploitation in production environments.

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Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment

AppSec involves proactive measures to identify potential threats and assess the associated risks. Infosec professionals should be familiar with threat modeling techniques to analyze applications and identify potential vulnerabilities or attack vectors. By understanding the application's architecture, functionality, and potential threats, security controls and mitigations can be implemented to reduce risk. Regular risk assessments help prioritize security efforts and allocate resources effectively.

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Secure Coding Practices

Infosec professionals should have a solid understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities. By incorporating secure coding guidelines, such as input validation, output encoding, and proper error handling, developers can build applications with built-in defenses. Knowledge of common vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), or insecure direct object references, allows for effective testing and auditing of applications. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing are crucial to identifying and remediating security weaknesses.

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Application Security Resources

Podcasts

How to Implement Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) with Frank Catucci