Domain 8: Software Development Security

Practice questions covering secure coding practices, common software vulnerabilities, and security testing.

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Which of the following best describes a buffer overflow vulnerability?

Authentication credentials stored in plaintext

Writing data beyond the allocated memory buffer

Race condition in a multithreaded application

Improper sanitization of user input sent to a database

Quick Tips: Software Development Security

Common Vulnerabilities: Focus on OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, including injection flaws, XSS, broken authentication, and insecure configurations.

Secure SDLC: Security should be integrated throughout all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, not just during testing.

Security Testing Types: Understand the differences between SAST (static), DAST (dynamic), IAST (interactive), and penetration testing.

Input Validation: Always validate, filter, and sanitize all user inputs to prevent injection attacks. Use parameterized queries for database interactions.