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Security-Driven Software Development
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Security-Driven Software Development

by Aspen Olmsted
March 2024
Intermediate to advanced
262 pages
5h 54m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Secure Software Development: Learn to analyze and mitigate risks in your software projects equips you with the insights and methodologies to incorporate crucial security practices into your development lifecycle. You will not only learn to identify and address vulnerabilities and threats but also trace requirements through every phase of software development to build resilient applications.

What this Book will help me do

  • Understand the non-functional requirements integral to software security and operational reliability.
  • Gain the ability to model vulnerabilities and assess risk factors at various stages of software development.
  • Learn to analyze and counteract common software threat vectors, enhancing application resilience.
  • Develop strategies and frameworks for increasing the security of web-based applications.
  • Master techniques for safeguarding the database layers of applications against common and advanced threats.

Author(s)

Aspen Olmsted, PhD, is an accomplished software engineer and academic known for his extensive work in secure software design. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Aspen has focused on advancing strategies for application security at scale. His writing combines theoretical insights with practical expertise, bridging the gap between concept and execution.

Who is it for?

This book is tailored for software developers and engineers working in the field of application development, especially those focusing on ensuring security from concept to deployment. If you're a developer seeking to understand and mitigate software risks or a professional aiming to enhance your projects' resilience against attacks, this book is ideal. It also suits programmers aspiring to establish strong secure development practices. Beginners and experienced developers alike will find valuable insights in this comprehensive resource.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781835462836