Writing Secure Code
| Author | : Michael Howard |
| Publisher | : Pearson Education |
| Total Pages | : 800 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780735617223 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0735617228 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (228 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Writing Secure Code by : Michael Howard
Download or read book Writing Secure Code written by Michael Howard and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2003 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Howard and LeBlanc (both are security experts with Microsoft) discuss the need for security and outline its general principles before outlining secure coding techniques. Testing, installation, documentation, and error messages are also covered. Appendices discuss dangerous APIs, dismiss pathetic excuses, and provide security checklists. The book explains how systems can be attacked, uses anecdotes to illustrate common mistakes, and offers advice on making systems secure. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
