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What is the primary goal of writing programs securely?
What is the primary goal of writing programs securely?
- To prevent vulnerabilities from occurring (correct)
- To increase the speed of program execution
- To make the programs aesthetically pleasing
- To ensure compatibility with all operating systems
Why is application security crucial in today's technological landscape?
Why is application security crucial in today's technological landscape?
- Application security is not relevant with cloud-based apps
- Application security slows down the development process
- Applications are only used internally within companies
- Applications serve as common points of attack (correct)
What do secure programs aim to prevent?
What do secure programs aim to prevent?
- Compatibility issues with hardware
- Faster program execution time
- Unauthorized access and use of computer data (correct)
- Aesthetically pleasing interfaces
Why is it important to consider application security during development and design?
Why is it important to consider application security during development and design?
What makes applications vulnerable in today's secure infrastructure?
What makes applications vulnerable in today's secure infrastructure?
How can insecure applications impact server security?
How can insecure applications impact server security?
What is a critical step in writing more secure program code?
What is a critical step in writing more secure program code?
Which of the following is NOT a critical web application security flaw related to insecure software code?
Which of the following is NOT a critical web application security flaw related to insecure software code?
What does the NIST report NISTIR 8151 recommend for reducing software vulnerabilities?
What does the NIST report NISTIR 8151 recommend for reducing software vulnerabilities?
What is a key rule in secure programming according to the text?
What is a key rule in secure programming according to the text?
Why is it important for programmers to change their mindset to traditional programming practices?
Why is it important for programmers to change their mindset to traditional programming practices?
What conflict arises for programmers according to the text?
What conflict arises for programmers according to the text?