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Secure Programming Principles

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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?

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?

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?

To prevent data or code theft (C) Signup and view all the answers

What makes applications vulnerable in today's secure infrastructure?

Applications being attack surfaces (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can insecure applications impact server security?

Allowing unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on servers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical step in writing more secure program code?

Being aware of common security flaws (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a critical web application security flaw related to insecure software code?

SQL Injection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the NIST report NISTIR 8151 recommend for reducing software vulnerabilities?

Using improved methods for specifying and building software (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key rule in secure programming according to the text?

Check all assumptions and handle possible error states (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for programmers to change their mindset to traditional programming practices?

To reduce the chance of failures occurring in programs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What conflict arises for programmers according to the text?

The need to keep development times short while ensuring secure programming (A) Signup and view all the answers