Secure Coding Practices
Essentials
Secure coding practices is essential to the overall security
of web applications. Secure coding practices should be
implemented to give developers specific guidelines they can
follow to securely code applications. SecureState can either
develop such practices for your organization, or review your
organization’s existing security coding practices.
Benefits
As organizations harden their perimeter, more and more
attacks are focusing on web and mobile applications. Secure
Coding Practices help ensure applications are coded securely to
prevent vulnerabilities that may lead to system compromise and
data loss. Moreover, Secure Coding Practices are a critical
component of a larger Secure Software Development Life Cycle
(SecSLDC); as they provide developers with guidelines to
securely code applications. For example, Secure Coding Practices
would outline:
- How to make certain SQL queries parameterized
correctly to avoid SQL Injection (SQLi)
- How to perform proper input validation to prevent
Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Expertise
SecureState is an expert in web application security. Our
consultants perform over 100 security assessments per year; as
well as frequently speak and publish articles on the topic of
web application security. Additionally, the staff at SecureState
has hands-on-experience in all stages of the software
development life cycle and is able to leverage these diverse
experiences when creating Secure Coding Practices.
Did You Know?
- Secure Coding Practices are part of a larger
Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SecSDLC)
- To be effective, developers should receive
annual training on your company’s Secure Coding
Practices
- Most developer training programs and degrees do
not mention security when teaching code application
- Secure Coding Practices should be reviewed
annually