In a single word: testing. Put the code through testing tools such as SAST and DAST code analysis tools. Pentest the application. Have an independent code review. Secure coding is not black magic, it is testable and can be improved through iterative test and development cycles.
I like your single word answer and completely agree with testing. As long as there is documentation to prove the testing was performed, it would be easy to determine if the project team used secure coding practices.
Hi Dave ,
I agree with you testing by validation and verification is the best way to determine if an applications development project team was using secure coding practices
There are several ways you can ensure a dev team has practiced secure coding. The first and most obvious that comes to mind is auditing. Be it internal, external or both. Obviously if internal, those who worked on the code would not participate. Ideally, where allowed, external auditing from a trusted source with credible auditing experience. Those external have nothing to lose when pointing out bad practices, as well as another set of eyes external to the project help find flawed, redundant, or all together missing code.
I agree that performing a code audit is ideal for secure code testing. Audits can be very in-depth and can encompass all aspects of an application and can reveal flaws that other forms of testing might not find.
External audits and code review are powerful tools to catch issues that internal reviews either miss or are oblivious to. However, they come with one big downside: cost. External audits have a significant cost factor is both time and money. They are therefore, best used for final testing on big projects or those with substantial risks.
In order to determine if an applications development project team was using secure coding practices, an audit can be performed on the various secure coding practice policies. For example, for data validation, a sample of inputs and reports could be audited to ensure data inputs and reports were validated and results were as expected. Additionally, security can also be audited, as in access, roles, and segregation of duties. Audit logs can be used to determine if valid, authorized changes were made during implementation.
Hi Jill,
I agree with you auditing and possibly doing substantive testing of samples is key in determining if an applications development project team was using secure coding practices.
One of the ways to determine if an applications development project team was using secure coding practices, is testing by validation and verification as this will provide an objective and independent view of the secure coding. Another way is by logging and auditing to give reasonable assurance.
One way you can tell if an application development project team was using secure coding is by conducting application security testing and you also run an audit to see who has touched the code. You should be running multiple audits such as internal and external to help see more transparency.
I would implement practices such as database protection from SQL injection, network segmentation, implementing access and identity management, data encryption, and validating input data before using or storing it.
There are numerous ways to determine whether the an application development project had used secure coding practices. You may perform penetration testing targeting known threats in order to find out. You may also use different techniques to test the code.
If an organization has policies in place for secure coding practices, leverage these policies. Also, perform code reviews and utilize code analysis tools to verify secure coding practices. Another option is front-end testing for vulnerabilities such as improper validation for input and verifying output display for security and minimum information.
Referencing the OWASP secure coding practice checklist you can determine if your development team has been implementing the correct development practices. This list contains criteria like input validation, output encoding, session management, access control, authentication, and password management as well as cryptographic controls. Utilizing these guides helps the application maintain data confidentiality, availability, and integrity.
Keeping the programming process as simple as possible is the mantra to live by (Xue, Tang & Fang, 2022). The complex process risks producing inconsistent results and is completely disregarded. A developer should follow the tried-and-true security coding best practices rather than inventing the wheel. The OWASP Foundation provides a wealth of valuable resources that list the most prevalent security risks and is an excellent place to start (Xue, Tang & Fang, 2022). A secure coding checklist can be used to determine if an application development project team is using secure coding practices. The checklist determines the authentication, access control, and verification of the user and whether the file application is specific to the context of the page and the user’s details.
In conclusion, every person and business are concerned about the security of their data due to increased cyberattacks. Keeping data on a distant server raises many concerns (Sharma & Semwal, 2022). If the chosen software does not adhere to the regulations the relevant regulatory bodies set forth, it may pose a security risk.
In a single word: testing. Put the code through testing tools such as SAST and DAST code analysis tools. Pentest the application. Have an independent code review. Secure coding is not black magic, it is testable and can be improved through iterative test and development cycles.
I like your single word answer and completely agree with testing. As long as there is documentation to prove the testing was performed, it would be easy to determine if the project team used secure coding practices.
Hi Dave ,
I agree with you testing by validation and verification is the best way to determine if an applications development project team was using secure coding practices
There are several ways you can ensure a dev team has practiced secure coding. The first and most obvious that comes to mind is auditing. Be it internal, external or both. Obviously if internal, those who worked on the code would not participate. Ideally, where allowed, external auditing from a trusted source with credible auditing experience. Those external have nothing to lose when pointing out bad practices, as well as another set of eyes external to the project help find flawed, redundant, or all together missing code.
Hi Nicholas,
I agree that performing a code audit is ideal for secure code testing. Audits can be very in-depth and can encompass all aspects of an application and can reveal flaws that other forms of testing might not find.
External audits and code review are powerful tools to catch issues that internal reviews either miss or are oblivious to. However, they come with one big downside: cost. External audits have a significant cost factor is both time and money. They are therefore, best used for final testing on big projects or those with substantial risks.
In order to determine if an applications development project team was using secure coding practices, an audit can be performed on the various secure coding practice policies. For example, for data validation, a sample of inputs and reports could be audited to ensure data inputs and reports were validated and results were as expected. Additionally, security can also be audited, as in access, roles, and segregation of duties. Audit logs can be used to determine if valid, authorized changes were made during implementation.
Hi Jill,
I agree with you auditing and possibly doing substantive testing of samples is key in determining if an applications development project team was using secure coding practices.
One of the ways to determine if an applications development project team was using secure coding practices, is testing by validation and verification as this will provide an objective and independent view of the secure coding. Another way is by logging and auditing to give reasonable assurance.
One way you can tell if an application development project team was using secure coding is by conducting application security testing and you also run an audit to see who has touched the code. You should be running multiple audits such as internal and external to help see more transparency.
I would implement practices such as database protection from SQL injection, network segmentation, implementing access and identity management, data encryption, and validating input data before using or storing it.
There are numerous ways to determine whether the an application development project had used secure coding practices. You may perform penetration testing targeting known threats in order to find out. You may also use different techniques to test the code.
If an organization has policies in place for secure coding practices, leverage these policies. Also, perform code reviews and utilize code analysis tools to verify secure coding practices. Another option is front-end testing for vulnerabilities such as improper validation for input and verifying output display for security and minimum information.
Referencing the OWASP secure coding practice checklist you can determine if your development team has been implementing the correct development practices. This list contains criteria like input validation, output encoding, session management, access control, authentication, and password management as well as cryptographic controls. Utilizing these guides helps the application maintain data confidentiality, availability, and integrity.
Keeping the programming process as simple as possible is the mantra to live by (Xue, Tang & Fang, 2022). The complex process risks producing inconsistent results and is completely disregarded. A developer should follow the tried-and-true security coding best practices rather than inventing the wheel. The OWASP Foundation provides a wealth of valuable resources that list the most prevalent security risks and is an excellent place to start (Xue, Tang & Fang, 2022). A secure coding checklist can be used to determine if an application development project team is using secure coding practices. The checklist determines the authentication, access control, and verification of the user and whether the file application is specific to the context of the page and the user’s details.
In conclusion, every person and business are concerned about the security of their data due to increased cyberattacks. Keeping data on a distant server raises many concerns (Sharma & Semwal, 2022). If the chosen software does not adhere to the regulations the relevant regulatory bodies set forth, it may pose a security risk.