Application Security Program Ignition Guide
A guide for software engineers and team leaders
Created by Derek Fisher
Discover how to build a strong application security program that goes beyond just protecting code. Learn to coordinate people, processes, and technology to manage risks throughout the software development life cycle. Gain practical strategies for integrating security into your workflow and measuring its effectiveness.
Packt | Dec 2023 | 292 min
What You Will Learn
You'll start by understanding the core principles of application security and why they matter. Step by step, you'll explore real-world scenarios, learn to identify risks, and apply proven strategies like threat modeling and penetration testing. By working through practical examples, you'll see how to weave security into your team's daily work and measure ongoing progress.
Key Features
- Develop a practical roadmap for building and improving application security
- Integrate security practices into DevOps and the software development process
- Apply threat modeling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management techniques
Target Audience
This guide is designed for software engineers, team leaders, and architects with some experience in development who want to strengthen their security skills. It's also a great fit for scrum masters, project managers, and engineering leaders looking to build or improve an application security program and ensure their teams are ready to handle evolving security challenges.
