Write secure code

Author: Howard
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book is divided into five parts. Part one summarizes the significance of protecting system security, as well as the principles and technologies used in designing secure systems. Part two introduces important coding techniques applicable to almost any application. Part three focuses on network application security and .NET code security. Part four discusses security issues rarely covered in general books, such as testing, conducting secure code reviews, privacy policies, and secure software installation. Part five is the appendix, which introduces dangerous APIs and security checklists suitable for designers, developers, and testers, respectively. The first edition of this book was a mandatory reading for all members of the Windows development team, while the second edition summarizes many new discoveries from multiple security initiatives targeting Microsoft products. This book was designated as a must-read for Microsoft employees by Bill Gates. It is an excellent textbook for software design, development, testing, and system management personnel.