Intro Flashcards
What is application security?
Protection of software from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Why is application security important?
Prevents data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage.
What are the main objectives of application security?
Identify, mitigate vulnerabilities, protect data, ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability, prevent exploitation.
What are common threats application security addresses?
XSS, SQL injection, CSRF, authentication issues, insecure data handling, code injection.
Key components of an application security program?
Secure coding, vulnerability assessment, incident response, access controls, patch management, monitoring, encryption.
How does secure coding relate to application security?
It’s essential for writing code that minimizes vulnerabilities
Explain the “security development lifecycle.”
Practices integrating security into software development, including security requirements, reviews, and testing.
Are there industry standards for application security?
Yes, like OWASP Top Ten, CWE/SANS Top 25, and secure coding guidelines.
Who does application security affect?
Developers, security pros, business owners, end users.
Is application security a one-time effort?
No, it’s an ongoing process due to evolving threats and vulnerabilities.
