CHAPTER 5

We Released What?!? (Application Security)

Application security is a major component of maintaining a high-security profile for the organization. Whether you are releasing a new mobile app or purchasing an HR solution, security needs to be considered in all phases of the project and at all levels of the organization.35 Complicating the security in this space is the diversity of technology platforms, delivery methods, and availability expectations as well as accounting for the needs of stakeholders within and outside of our organization. This chapter will introduce the idea of a secure developer and provide strategies for thinking about application development security in your organization.

The need for a secure developer!

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