Software Security
Software security is the process of protecting software from vulnerabilities and threats. It includes a variety of activities, such as secure coding, secure configuration, and security testing.
1. Why can't software engineers solve the security issue?
Software engineers lack security knowledge
Security is a complex problem
Software engineering processes are not secure
Security is an ongoing process
2. What activities are included in pre-deployment software security?
Post deployment security tests
Development of secure configuration procedures and standards for deployment phase
Capture of flaws in software environment configuration
Secure coding that follows established guidelines
3. What activities are included in post-deployment application security?
Development of secure coding guidelines for developers to follow
Malicious code detection
User session management
Lock down executable/s
4. What are the benefits of application security?
Reduces unexpected risks, financial loss and builds customer trust.
Increases brand value as a result.
Eliminates potential attacks to business websites and applications.
Enforces the software use policy
5. What does SDLC stand for?
Software Design Lifecycle
Software Development Life Cycle
System Development Life Cycle
Sequential Development Life Cycle
6. Which one of these is NOT part of software security (pre-deployment) activities?
User authentication
Patch/upgrade
Validation of third-party components
Arrest any flaws in software design/architecture
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