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The document discusses software security, emphasizing its importance in protecting systems from threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing. It outlines key security practices such as encryption, secure coding, and the role of firewalls, along with compliance regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. Additionally, it highlights the significance of incident response and the evolving role of AI in enhancing security measures.

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Software security

The document discusses software security, emphasizing its importance in protecting systems from threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing. It outlines key security practices such as encryption, secure coding, and the role of firewalls, along with compliance regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. Additionally, it highlights the significance of incident response and the evolving role of AI in enhancing security measures.

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Yamil Guerrero

SOFTWARE
SECURITY
Introduction
Software security refers to the protection of software
systems and applications from threats and
vulnerabilities that can lead to unauthorized access,
data theft, and system damage.
Importance: With increasing digitalization, ensuring the
security of software is crucial to prevent data breaches,
financial loss, and reputational damage.
COMMON
SECURITY
THREATS
Malware: Malicious software
designed to harm or exploit
systems, including viruses,
worms, and Trojans.
Ransomware: Attacks where data
is encrypted and ransom is
demanded to restore access.
Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to
obtain sensitive information by
pretending to be trustworthy
entities.
ENCRYPTION: SECURING
DATA IN TRANSIT AND
STORAGE
Encryption is the process of converting
plain text into a coded format to protect
data from unauthorized access.
Types of Encryption:
Symmetric encryption: The same key is
used for both encryption and
decryption.
Asymmetric encryption: Uses a pair of
keys (public and private); one for
encryption and one for decryption.
Data Privacy and
Compliance 20

Importance: Governments around the world


have enacted laws to protect individual data
15
privacy, requiring companies to follow strict
security standards.
Key Regulations: 10
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): A
European law that mandates how companies
collect, store, and process personal data. 5
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act): Protects the privacy of
patient health information in the U.S. 0
10 20 30 40
FIREWALLS:
FIRST LINE OF
DEFENSE
Firewalls are hardware or
software systems that monitor
and control incoming and
outgoing network traffic based
on predetermined security rules.
Types of Firewalls:
Network-based firewalls: Protect
entire networks.
Host-based firewalls: Protect
individual devices.
Security in Mobile
Applications
MOBILE SECURITY BEST PRACTICES:
THREATS: Ensure API security and encrypt
Malware: Malicious apps can
sensitive data.
steal personal data or control
Use strong authentication
devices.
methods (e.g., biometric
Insecure Storage: Sensitive data
authentication).
stored on devices can be
Limit user permissions and follow
accessed if not properly
the principle of least privilege.
encrypted.
SECURE CODING
PRACTICES
Importance: Writing code securely helps
prevent vulnerabilities that attackers can
exploit to compromise the software.
Best Practices:
Input Validation: Ensuring user inputs are
properly validated to prevent injection attacks
(like SQL Injection).
Error Handling: Properly managing errors to
avoid exposing sensitive system information.
Avoid Hard-Coded Credentials: Storing
sensitive data (e.g., passwords, API keys)
securely rather than hard-coding them in the
application.
THE ROLE OF SOFTWARE
UPDATES AND PATCHING
Importance: Regular updates and patches fix
security vulnerabilities that attackers could
exploit.
Common Vulnerabilities: Zero-day exploits:
Vulnerabilities discovered by attackers before
the developer becomes aware of them and
issues a patch.
AUTHENTICATION
AND
AUTHORIZATION
Authentication: The process of verifying
the identity of a user or device (e.g.,
passwords, biometric data, two-factor
authentication).
Authorization: The process of granting or
denying access to system resources
based on the authenticated user's
permissions.
CLOUD
SECURITY
Challenges: In cloud environments,
responsibility for security is shared
between the cloud service provider and
the user.
Security Concerns:
Data Breaches: Improper configuration of
cloud services can expose sensitive data.
Access Control: Weak access management
can allow unauthorized users to gain
access to cloud resources.
Secure Software Development
Life Cycle (SDLC)

PLANNING DESIGN CODING TESTING DEPLOYMENT


Identifying security Architecting secure systems. Writing secure code with Running vulnerability scans Ensuring the system remains
requirements. best practices. and penetration tests. secure once in production.
ROLE OF AI IN
SOFTWARE
SECURITY
AI's Role:
AI helps detect patterns of malicious
behavior and identify threats faster than
humans.
It enhances anomaly detection by
recognizing irregular activities that could
signal an attack.
Challenges: AI can also be weaponized by
attackers to create advanced threats, such
as AI-generated phishing attacks or
deepfakes.
PENETRATION
TESTING AND
ETHICAL HACKING

01 OWASP ZAP:
An open-source web application security scanner.

02 Metasploit:
A framework used by ethical hackers for penetration testing.
INCIDENT
RESPONSE AND
RECOVERY
Incident Response Plan: A structured
approach for dealing with cybersecurity
incidents, aimed at minimizing damage and
recovering as quickly as possible.
Steps:
Detection: Identifying the breach.
Containment: Isolating the affected systems to
prevent further damage.
Eradication: Removing the threat from the
systems.
Recovery: Restoring systems and resuming
normal operations.
Conclusions
Software security is essential in today’s digital landscape, protecting systems
and sensitive data from increasingly sophisticated threats. By implementing
strong encryption, firewalls, secure coding practices, and regular updates,
organizations can mitigate risks and safeguard their operations. From industries
like healthcare and finance to e-commerce and cloud computing, robust security
measures are critical to preventing data breaches and maintaining trust. As
technology evolves, staying informed about emerging threats and adopting
proactive security strategies will remain crucial in defending against
cyberattacks.
REFERENCES
https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/
https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/
https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework
https://symantec-enterprise-blogs.security.com
THANKS FOR
WATCHING

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