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Developer’s guide to secure coding

Today’s cybercriminals have your applications and software in their crosshairs. As a result, delivering secure code has never been more important.

 

But what, exactly, are the common software vulnerabilities you need to know about? How do attackers exploit them? And what should you do to prevent a breach?

 

This 31-page eBook answers all these questions and more, providing a roadmap to secure coding in practice. Topics covered inside include:

 

  • A brief history of hacking
  • 4 key pillars of secure coding
  • How to deliver safer code faster
  • And more

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    Software development teams operate in high-pressure environments with critical deadlines often leading to rushed development cycles.

    While incorporating security into the development process makes sense in theory, the reality is that in the turmoil of development, security is often the first corner cut to save time.

    By seamlessly integrating into the development workflow and offering AI-driven remediation suggestions, Veracode Fix emerges as a critical tool in the arsenal of application development teams and application security managers.

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    According to a recent Verizon study, almost 40% of observed security incidents and data breaches were the direct result of a cyberattack targeting web applications – but it’s no secret that apps are often the target of today’s threats.

    This e-book, Your Path to a Mature AppSec Program, provides expert guidance to help your organization modernize its AppSec approach – chapters include:

    • An introduction to application security
    • AppSec stages
    • Steps to reach AppSec security
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