INTRODUCTION

Computer security is becoming increasingly important today as we are becoming more reliant upon computers and the number of security incidents is steadily increasing. Vulnerable software is one of the root causes of many security incidents, and given the increasingly complex nature of software, this is not an issue that will be solved in the near term. Reducing the number and severity of vulnerabilities is both possible and useful in software projects. The principles behind the CSSLP certification can provide a roadmap to this goal.

Why Focus on Software Development?

Software vulnerabilities are preventable. Reducing the number and severity of vulnerabilities in software is not a trivial task; it is one that is complex and difficult ...

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