Stop dangerous threats and secure your vulnerabilities without slowing down delivery. This practical book is a one-stop guide to implementing a robust application security program.

In the Application Security Program Handbook you will learn:

• Why application security is so important to modern software
• Application security tools you can use throughout the development lifecycle
• Creating threat models
• Rating discovered risks
• Gap analysis on security tools
• Mitigating web application vulnerabilities
• Creating a DevSecOps pipeline
• Application security as a service model
• Reporting structures that highlight the value of application security
• Creating a software security ecosystem that benefits development
• Setting up your program for continuous improvement

The Application Security Program Handbook teaches you to implement a robust program of security throughout your development process. It goes well beyond the basics, detailing flexible security fundamentals that can adapt and evolve to new and emerging threats. Its service-oriented approach is perfectly suited to the fast pace of modern development. Your team will quickly switch from viewing security as a chore to an essential part of their daily work. Follow the expert advice in this guide and you’ll reliably deliver software that is free from security defects and critical vulnerabilities.