Mastering Secure Software

In the dynamic digital landscape, the importance of secure software cannot be overstated. This book is a complete, easy-to-follow roadmap for creating safety in every single step of the development process.

The book starts with a foundational analysis of the state of secure software, establishing the groundwork for strategic planning and the adoption of a Zero Trust paradigm. Learn how to implement practical strategies, from DevSecOps principles to continuous security integration, ensuring a resilient security posture. Explore the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as AI and ML while embracing open-source collaboration. Each chapter presents key takeaways, guiding you through risk-based testing, sustainable development practices, and hands-on practical assignments.

By the end of this book, you will be truly ready to build and manage secure software that meets high industry standards. You will have the vital hands-on skills to fix security problems and protect important data in any modern professional workplace.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Apply NIST and OWASP security standards.
● Design secure architecture and incident response.
● Counter next-generation risks using quantum technology.
● Solve challenges with real-world practical scenarios.
● Implement ISO, GDPR, and HIPAA compliance.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
This book empowers engineering leaders, software architects, project managers, and C-level executives. Readers should possess foundational software development knowledge. It equips these professionals with essential technical frameworks and strategic tools required for effectively delivering robust, industry-compliant, secure software systems.

Introduction
1. Understanding Secure Software
2. Planning Secure Software
3. Preparing to Scale Secure Software
4. Scaling Secure Software
5. Technology Strategy for Secure Software
6. Implementing Secure Software Technology Practice
7. Risk-based Testing and Security Consideration
8. Best Practices for Secure Software Development
9. Emerging Technology Integration and Secure Software
10. Open-source Software and Evolution of Collaborative Development
11. Sustainability of Secure Software
12. Industry Standards, Regulations, and Compliance
13. Practical Assignments

● Garima Bajpai is a thought leader and industry leader in DevOps and cloud technologies. She is the founder of DevOps + AI C​​ommunity of Practice part of CrowdByte Solutions Inc. She leads the ambassador program for the Continuous Delivery Foundation. Some might know her as a course contributor and instructor for various DevOps courses from leading certification bodies. She has over two decades of experience leading large-scale R&D with a variety of different teams and has helped them adapt DevOps to be able to increase team productivity when it comes to cloud resource deployment. Furthermore, she has collaborated on and contributed to giving many international conference talks, written several technical blog posts, and published white papers.

● Orit Golowinski is an accomplished product leader with extensive experience guiding organizations at the intersection of product development, R&D infrastructure, and quality assurance. She has held senior product leadership roles, building and leading high- performing teams while driving innovation in DevOps, product management, and secure software development.

Earlier in her career, she was involved in the development of a developer-focused DevSecOps platform that pioneered the integration of security throughout the software development lifecycle, embracing a shift-left approach.

A passionate advocate for developer productivity and secure software development, Orit combines strategic vision with deep technical expertise. She is a recognized speaker at international conferences, where she shares insights on DevOps, security, and the evolving future of developer experience. Beyond her professional work, she volunteers in programs that advance DevOps practices, product management, and girls in STEM studies, reflecting her commitment to giving back to the community. Through her leadership, speaking, and volunteer efforts, she continues to shape the future of developer experience and secure software development.