Greenbelt Session: Secure Coding and DevSecOps

What is secure coding?

• Secure coding is focused solely on user interface design.

• Secure coding is the process of writing code without any comments.

• Secure coding is the practice of writing software in a way that protects it from security vulnerabilities.

• Secure coding is only about using encryption techniques.

Why is secure coding important?

• Secure coding is only necessary for large companies.

• Secure coding prevents vulnerabilities and protects against security breaches.

• Secure coding is primarily about improving performance.

• Secure coding is irrelevant in modern software development.

What does DevSecOps stand for?

• Development, Security, and Management

• Development, Safety, and Operations

• Design, Security, and Operations

• Development, Security, and Operations

Which of the following is a basic principle of DevSecOps?

• Prioritize operations over security measures

• Focus solely on development speed

• Integrate security into the DevOps process

• Remove all security checks from the process

What is a common secure coding practice?

• Disable input validation

• Use hard-coded passwords

• Ignore error messages

• Validate and sanitize user inputs

Why are code reviews important?

• Code reviews are only necessary for large projects.

• Code reviews are primarily for aesthetic improvements.

• Code reviews slow down the development process.

• Code reviews are important for improving code quality, identifying bugs, and fostering team collaboration.

What tool can help find security issues in code?

• Version control systems

• Static analysis tools

• Unit testing frameworks

• Code review sessions

What is the goal of DevSecOps?

• To enhance the speed of software delivery.

• To eliminate the need for testing.

• To focus solely on development without security concerns.

• To integrate security into the DevOps process.

How can developers ensure their code is secure?

• Follow best practices like input validation, secure coding standards, and regular security testing.

• Use outdated libraries

• Ignore user input entirely

• Avoid testing the code regularly

What is one benefit of using DevSecOps tools?

• Reduced costs by eliminating security tools.

• Increased complexity in the development process.

• Improved security posture by identifying vulnerabilities early.

• Faster deployment times without security checks.