About OWASP Product Security Guide
How products are being attacked?
SDLC and supply chain vulnerabilities are exploited through various methods.
In the SDLC, attackers leverage weaknesses in development, testing, or deployment phases, injecting malicious code or compromising tools and libraries. Supply chain attacks involve infiltrating trusted vendors or third-party components to distribute malware or tamper with updates, compromising downstream systems.
Techniques like code injection, dependency confusion, or hijacking exploit authentication, authorization, or distribution weaknesses, leading to breaches, data theft, or system compromise.
These highlight the critical need for robust security measures across the software development and distribution lifecycle.
Threat Modeling
During the early stages of development, identifying threats and vulnerabilities ensures the product is designed with security in mind.
Secure Architecture Principles
A secure product architecture forms the foundation for protecting the product throughout its lifecycle.
Secure Configuration Management
Effective configuration management ensures the product remains secure even as it evolves.
Security in Requirements
Identifying security considerations during the requirements phase is critical for proactive risk mitigation.
Secure Development Practices
Implementing secure coding practices reduces vulnerabilities in the final product.
Security Testing and Verification
Security testing ensures the product meets its design specifications and resists common attack vectors.
Secure Deployment and Operations
Ensuring secure deployment and ongoing operations minimizes risks during production.
Project Resources
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or distribution weaknesses
leading to breaches
data theft
or system compromise
Project Information
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