eBook - ePub

Crafting Secure Software

Name: Crafting Secure Software
Author: Thomas Segura,Greg Bulmash

An engineering leader's guide to security by design

Thomas Segura,

Greg Bulmash,

English
ePUB (mobile friendly)
Available on iOS & Android

eBook - ePub

Crafting Secure Software

An engineering leader's guide to security by design

Thomas Segura,

Greg Bulmash,

About this book

Gain a solid understanding of the threat landscape and discover best practices to protect your software factory throughout the SDLC, with valuable insights from security experts at GitGuardian

Key Features

Develop a strong security posture by grasping key attack vectors in the SDLC
Implement industry-leading best practices to protect software from evolving threats
Utilize legislative and regulatory landscapes to mitigate compliance-related costs

Book Description

Drawing from GitGuardian's extensive experience in securing millions of lines of code for organizations worldwide, Crafting Secure Software takes you on an exhaustive journey through the complex world of software security and prepares you to face current and emerging security challenges confidently. Authored by security experts, this book provides unique insights into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and delivers actionable advice to help you mitigate and prevent risks. From securing code-writing tools and secrets to ensuring the integrity of the source code and delivery pipelines, you'll get a good grasp on the threat landscape, uncover best practices for protecting your software, and craft recommendations for future-proofing against upcoming security regulations and legislation. By the end of this book, you'll have gained a clear vision of the improvements needed in your security posture, along with concrete steps to implement them, empowering you to make informed decisions and take decisive action in safeguarding your software assets.

What you will learn

Get to grips with security trends and GitGuardian's role in modern software
Analyze major security breaches and their impact on the industry
Develop a threat model tailored to your business and risk appetite
Implement security measures across your entire SDLC
Secure secrets within codebases, configurations, and artifacts
Design and maintain secure build pipelines and deployment setups
Navigate security compliance, including current and future laws
Prepare for future security with AI-generated code integration

Who this book is for

This book is an essential read for security and IT leaders navigating the complexities of modern software development. The book is also useful for chief security officers (CSOs), chief information security officers (CISOs), security architects, DevOps professionals, and IT decision makers. A basic understanding of software engineering, version control, and build and delivery mechanisms is needed. This guide will empower you to comprehend and mitigate threats in today's dynamic software factories, regardless of your technical depth.

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