Application Security
Cybersecurity Foundations Part 5 of 13 Application Security Explained How Do We Build Applications That Are Secure by Design? A Practical Guide for Students, Fresh Graduates, and Early Career Cybersecurity Professionals "Even trusted users, secure devices, and protected networks cannot prevent a security breach if the application itself contains vulnerabilities. Secure applications are built through secure design, secure coding, and continuous security throughout the software development lifecycle." 1. Introduction Imagine you are using your bank's mobile application to transfer money. You successfully authenticate using Multi Factor Authentication. Your laptop or smartphone is trusted and compliant with your organization's security policies. Your communication is protected by encrypted network connections. Everything appears secure. However, if the banking application contains a vulnerability, an attacker may still exploit ...