SOFTWARE SECURITY - LOREN KOHNFELDER

Ensuring the security of IT systems is a process that should begin at the software design stage. The book "First: Security" by Loren Kohnfelder is a guide for software architects, designers, programmers and technical directors, which describes in an accessible way how to ensure security at an early stage of software creation and involve the entire team in this process.

• Resource identification: Learn to recognize the most important elements of the system that need protection.
• Threat assessment: Understand what threats can affect your system and how to counteract them.
• Secure design patterns: Use proven patterns to create secure applications.
• Avoiding vulnerabilities: Find out what coding errors lead to security vulnerabilities.
• Security testing: Check how to test software for security.
• Project review: Learn to assess a software project for potential threats.

This book presents basic concepts related to security, such as trust, threats, mitigation, secure design patterns and cryptography. The author discusses in detail the process of creating a software project and its review for security. He explains what errors most often occur during coding and how they lead to security vulnerabilities. Individual issues are supplemented with extensive code fragments in C and Python.

Loren Kohnfelder, the author of the book, is a recognized expert in the field of software security. His experience and knowledge guarantee that the reader will receive practical and proven information. The book "First: Security" is a must-read for anyone who wants to create secure and reliable IT systems. Thanks to it, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to protect your applications from attacks and threats.

Helion Publishing House, known for publishing high-quality IT literature, has taken care of a careful edition of this book. A solid binding and a clear graphic layout make reading pleasant and effective. Investing in this book is an investment in the security of your software and peace of mind.

Taking care of security is the best practice! Remember that security is not only a matter of technology, but also the awareness and responsibility of the entire team. This book will help you build a culture of security in your organization and ensure that your IT systems are protected from threats.