This cheat sheet is for developers, AppSec engineers, DevSecOps practitioners, and security-conscious teams who already know the basics—but want practical, advanced strategies they can apply immediately. Whether you’re building in the cloud, managing microservices, or securing monoliths, this guide helps you shift security left without slowing down.
5 secure SDLC best practices—covering design, requirements, testing, and developer empowerment
11 secure coding techniques with real-world examples in Python, HTML, C/C++, and more
Deployment guardrails and CI/CD hardening strategies
Tools, frameworks, and actionable tips you can implement today
Examples that go beyond theory—code snippets, templates, and automation guidance
The top 14 open-source application security tools—including SCA, secrets scanning, and application security testing tools—to help you streamline the critical process of securing your apps from threats and vulnerabilities.
This article outlines guidelines and best practices for weaving security into every part of your development and DevOps workflows, focusing on practical techniques that are easy to adopt.
Application security refers to the practice of identifying, mitigating, and protecting applications from vulnerabilities and threats throughout their lifecycle, including design, development, deployment, and maintenance.
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