This is the main web site for the free book, the Secure Programming HOWTO, providing design and implementation guidelines for writing secure programs in languages like C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, and Ada95. It includes guidance for application programs, web applications, network servers, and setuid/setgid programs. The book is distributed in multiple formats including Multipage HTML, Single long HTML, and PDF.
FEATURES
EXPLORE BY TAGS
SIMILAR TOOLS
A serverless application that demonstrates common serverless security flaws and weaknesses
APKiD is a tool that identifies compilers, packers, obfuscators, and other weird stuff in APK files.
A comprehensive web application security testing solution that offers built-in vulnerability assessment and management, as well as integration options with popular software development tools.
Dynamic application security testing tool for identifying and fixing web application vulnerabilities.
An integrated software supply chain platform that combines repository management, security scanning, and DevSecOps capabilities for managing and securing the entire software development lifecycle.
Real-time, eBPF-based Security Observability and Runtime Enforcement component
A tool for identifying and extracting parameters from HTTP requests and responses
An educational codelab that demonstrates web application vulnerabilities including XSS, XSRF, and code execution attacks along with their corresponding defensive measures.
Orchestration toolchain for scanning source code and infrastructure IaC against security risks.
PINNED

Mandos
Fractional CISO service that helps B2B companies implement security leadership to win enterprise deals, achieve compliance, and develop strategic security programs.

Checkmarx SCA
A software composition analysis tool that identifies vulnerabilities, malicious code, and license risks in open source dependencies throughout the software development lifecycle.

Orca Security
A cloud-native application protection platform that provides agentless security monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance capabilities across multi-cloud environments.

DryRun
A GitHub application that performs automated security code reviews by analyzing contextual security aspects of code changes during pull requests.