Phase 10 · Application Security (AppSec)
TopicsSecure Code Review
Part of the Cybersecurity Roadmap.
Summary
Manually reviewing code with a security lens — looking specifically for input validation gaps, authorization checks, and unsafe function usage, complementing automated SAST scanning.
How to Learn This
- 1Review a sample code snippet specifically for missing input validation or authorization checks.
- 2Learn to build a personal checklist of common security anti-patterns to watch for during review.
- 3Practice explaining a security finding to a developer constructively, not just flagging it.
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