What Is Secure Coding? Overview and Best Practices
Secure coding is the practice of developing software that is resistant to security vulnerabilities by applying security best practices, techniques, and tools early in development.
Secure Coding Best Practices [Cheat Sheet]
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Key Takeaways
- Secure APIs:Use OAuth 2.0, JWTs, input validation, and rate limiting to defend against abuse and injection attacks.
- Shift-Left Security:Integrate SAST/DAST into CI/CD, conduct security-focused code reviews, and automate testing with tools like Bandit.
- Secrets & IaC Protection:Avoid hardcoding secrets, use vaults like AWS Secrets Manager, and scan IaC for misconfigurations.
This cheat sheet is designed for:
Software Developers: Gain practical tips and coding examples to write secure code from the start and reduce vulnerabilities.
Security Engineers: Reference common vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies across the development lifecycle.
DevOps Professionals: Learn how to embed security into CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and continuous monitoring.
IT Managers: Guide teams in secure coding practices, assess project security, and support training initiatives.
QA Engineers: Incorporate security testing into workflows to catch vulnerabilities before deployment.
What's included?
Secure API Design: Learn to implement robust authentication, authorization, and input validation techniques.
SDLC Enhancements: Discover how to integrate security into every phase of your development lifecycle.
Cloud Environment Security: Master secrets management and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security.
Container and Kubernetes Security: Explore best practices for securing containerized applications.
Advanced Secure Coding Techniques: Dive into memory management, error handling, and data encryption.
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