Agile Application Security

This practical guide, Agile Application Security, helps integrate security into agile development, addressing challenges and offering effective solutions for practitioners.

In Agile Application Security, security experts and agile veterans collaborate to bridge the gap between security and agile development. The book begins by introducing essential security principles tailored for agile practitioners, while also offering agile principles to security professionals. Through their own experiences, the authors share challenges faced in implementing agile security and the innovative solutions they devised to overcome these hurdles.

The authors emphasize that while agile has become the predominant software development methodology globally, it often struggles to harmonize with conventional security management practices. Many security professionals lack familiarity with agile methodologies, which can lead to vulnerabilities in software development. This guide aims to address these issues by presenting practical security tools and techniques that seamlessly integrate with agile processes.

Readers will discover how to embed security practices throughout their development lifecycle. Key topics include integrating security into planning, requirements, design, and coding, as well as incorporating security testing into regular software releases. Additionally, the book discusses how to navigate regulatory compliance in agile or DevOps environments. Ultimately, Agile Application Security advocates for cultivating a security program rooted in empathy, transparency, and collaboration, fostering a culture that prioritizes both security and agility in software development.