Modern software faces threats ranging from insecure code and broken access controls to vulnerable dependencies, API attacks, cloud misconfigurations, and software supply chain risks.
Application Security: Beginner to Advanced provides a practical guide to understanding, building, testing, and operating secure applications throughout the software development lifecycle.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
Understand application security fundamentals and common vulnerabilitiesApply secure software development and secure coding practicesPerform threat modeling and security testingSecure web applications, APIs, mobile applications, and cloud-native systemsImplement authentication, authorization, data protection, and secrets managementIntegrate security into CI/CD and DevSecOps workflowsManage vulnerabilities and respond to application security incidentsApply secure architecture and software supply chain securityBuild an effective application security programUnderstand the growing role of AI in application securityWritten for beginners, developers, cybersecurity professionals, IT professionals, and experienced engineers, this book takes you from foundational concepts to advanced application security engineering.
Whether you are learning AppSec for the first time or strengthening an existing security practice, this book provides the practical knowledge and reference material needed to build more secure software.