Core Software Security

Foreword

The global cyber security threat is increasing on a regular basis, if not daily. The recurring question is how we address the current threat of global cyber security. The authors have aptly named their book in response to this question, in that the answer is to create software that has as minimal vulnerabilities as possible. In other words, focus on securing at the source first, instead of taking shortcuts by only trying to secure network infrastructure. Perimeter security and defense-in-depth have their place in security, but software security is the first line of defense and should come first. If you have fewer vulnerabilities at the source, it also takes out the financial benefit of nation states or organized crime stockpiling cyber ...