Secure Coding in Practice: Avoid Vulnerabilities and Write Safer Code

Security isn't optional-it's your responsibility.In a world where software powers everything from banking to healthcare, writing insecure code is no longer an oversight-it's a liability."Secure Coding in Practice" is a real-world guide to helping developers of all levels build safer, more secure applications by understanding and avoiding common vulnerabilities.From web applications to backend services, mobile apps to APIs, this book takes a hands-on approach to identifying risk patterns, applying defensive programming techniques, and embedding security into your development workflow.What you'll learn: Common software vulnerabilities: SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, insecure deserialization, buffer overflows, and moreHow to apply secure coding standards across languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, etc.)Threat modeling, input validation, and data sanitization strategiesProper handling of authentication, authorization, and session managementSecure API design and secrets managementTools for static code analysis, dependency scanning, and automated security testingBest practices for working in modern frameworks (React, Django, Node.js, Spring)Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflowsBacked by case studies, checklists, and OWASP principles, this book gives you the confidence and practical skillset to write secure code from day one-not just patch it later.Whether you're a developer, security engineer, or software architect, this is your essential playbook for building trustworthy software.

Author:

Elian Greystone

Publisher:

Independently Published

Publication Date:

Jul 24, 2025

Number of pages:

192 pages

Binding:

Paperback or Softback

ISBN-13:

9798293953615