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What type of vulnerability results from security bugs in the coding of the software?
What type of vulnerability results from security bugs in the coding of the software?
- Structural vulnerability
- Cryptographic vulnerability
- Design vulnerability
- Implementation vulnerability (correct)
Which is an example of a design vulnerability?
Which is an example of a design vulnerability?
- Weak session management
- Choosing the wrong cryptography (correct)
- Poor input validation
- Running processes at a high privilege level
What makes design vulnerabilities harder to handle compared to other defects?
What makes design vulnerabilities harder to handle compared to other defects?
- They require redesigning the entire system (correct)
- They are often related to user permissions
- They are easier to identify
- They do not impact program functionality
What is a common issue related to flawed input validation?
What is a common issue related to flawed input validation?
Which of the following is a poor security practice related to cryptography?
Which of the following is a poor security practice related to cryptography?
What contributes to weak structural security in software design?
What contributes to weak structural security in software design?
What is a common implementation issue in C/C++ languages mentioned in the text?
What is a common implementation issue in C/C++ languages mentioned in the text?
Which language is susceptible to command injection based on the text?
Which language is susceptible to command injection based on the text?
What is one of the security concerns related to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) as per the text?
What is one of the security concerns related to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) as per the text?
In software security, what is highlighted as an evolutionary process?
In software security, what is highlighted as an evolutionary process?
What is emphasized as a core concept of software security based on the text?
What is emphasized as a core concept of software security based on the text?
Which type of languages are associated with remote file inclusion vulnerability according to the text?
Which type of languages are associated with remote file inclusion vulnerability according to the text?
What percentage of project costs are typically allocated to software design?
What percentage of project costs are typically allocated to software design?
Why is it essential to eliminate software risk early in the development cycle?
Why is it essential to eliminate software risk early in the development cycle?
How is software security best described according to the text?
How is software security best described according to the text?
Why was network security believed to be sufficient in the past?
Why was network security believed to be sufficient in the past?
Which of the following techniques has been used to penetrate valid authentication channels, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following techniques has been used to penetrate valid authentication channels, as mentioned in the text?
Why has network security alone been proven inadequate against attacks?
Why has network security alone been proven inadequate against attacks?
What is the primary focus of the Secure Software Development (SDL) approach?
What is the primary focus of the Secure Software Development (SDL) approach?
Why may applying patches sometimes lead to more security problems?
Why may applying patches sometimes lead to more security problems?
What category of weaknesses does 'Insecure Design' represent?
What category of weaknesses does 'Insecure Design' represent?
Why is software security considered a fundamental aspect of enterprise software design?
Why is software security considered a fundamental aspect of enterprise software design?
Which area did the UK defense Dept. identify as a top priority in software security?
Which area did the UK defense Dept. identify as a top priority in software security?
What is the purpose of defense-in-depth strategies in protecting assets?
What is the purpose of defense-in-depth strategies in protecting assets?
What is emphasized as a crucial aspect of software security?
What is emphasized as a crucial aspect of software security?
Why is it mentioned that you can't just deploy a magical tool to resolve vulnerabilities?
Why is it mentioned that you can't just deploy a magical tool to resolve vulnerabilities?
What mindset should software engineers have in terms of security?
What mindset should software engineers have in terms of security?
What is the relationship between quality code and secure code?
What is the relationship between quality code and secure code?
Why do developers need to understand how to use security libraries properly?
Why do developers need to understand how to use security libraries properly?
What misconception is highlighted in the text regarding risk management among developers?
What misconception is highlighted in the text regarding risk management among developers?
