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Security in Software Development Report

The document discusses the importance of security in software development, emphasizing the integration of protective measures throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). It outlines common security risks, best practices for secure coding, and various security testing methods, while also highlighting tools and frameworks that aid in maintaining security. The conclusion stresses the necessity of continuous security integration from the beginning of development to mitigate evolving threats.

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Security in Software Development Report

The document discusses the importance of security in software development, emphasizing the integration of protective measures throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). It outlines common security risks, best practices for secure coding, and various security testing methods, while also highlighting tools and frameworks that aid in maintaining security. The conclusion stresses the necessity of continuous security integration from the beginning of development to mitigate evolving threats.

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Security in Software Development

Security in Software Development

Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology

Department of Information Technology

Hormuud University

Mogadishu - Somalia

Submitted by: [Your Name Here]

Date: June 1, 2025


Security in Software Development

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 What is Security in Software Development?

3.0 Common Security Risks in Software Development

4.0 Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)

5.0 Best Practices in Secure Coding

6.0 Security Testing in Software Development

7.0 Security Tools and Frameworks

8.0 Case Study: Lessons from Cloud Security

9.0 Challenges and Solutions

10.0 Conclusion

11.0 References
Security in Software Development

1.0 Introduction

Software development today is not just about building functional systems-it must also address potential

threats. Security in software development involves designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications

with the aim of protecting data and systems from unauthorized access and malicious attacks.

2.0 What is Security in Software Development?

Security in software development refers to integrating protection measures at every stage of the Software

Development Life Cycle (SDLC). It includes authentication, secure data handling, coding practices, and threat

mitigation.

3.0 Common Security Risks in Software Development

Inspired by cloud risks, common risks include injection attacks, insecure APIs, misconfigured access controls,

and insider threats.

4.0 Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)

SSDLC incorporates security into every SDLC phase: requirements, design, implementation, testing,

deployment, and maintenance.

5.0 Best Practices in Secure Coding

Includes input validation, output sanitization, using secure libraries, encrypting data, and following OWASP

guidelines.

6.0 Security Testing in Software Development

Security testing includes SAST, DAST, penetration testing, fuzz testing, and dependency scanning.
Security in Software Development

7.0 Security Tools and Frameworks

Tools include OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, GitHub Dependabot, and Snyk. CSPM tools like Prisma Cloud help

monitor cloud posture.

8.0 Case Study: Lessons from Cloud Security

Adopting shared responsibility, automation, zero trust, and multi-tenancy separation are crucial lessons.

9.0 Challenges and Solutions

Challenges include awareness, integration, and changing threats. Solutions include training, secure CI/CD,

and proactive monitoring.

10.0 Conclusion

Security must be integrated from the start of development. Continuous testing, secure design, and awareness

are key.

11.0 References

Kaspersky. (n.d.). What is Cloud Security? Kaspersky Resource Center.

IBM. (n.d.). Cloud Security. IBM Think Blog.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (2021). Cloud Security Technical Reference Architecture.

Gupta, G., P.R, L., & Sharma, S. (2014). A Survey on Cloud Security Issues and Techniques.

Cohen, E., Dotson, C., Edwards, M., & Gershater, J. (2015). Security for Cloud Computing.

NB: This report was adapted and referenced from the work titled 'Cloud OF Security' by Salam Adam Ali,

Nasteho Mohmed Abdi, and Mohmud Aden Adil.

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