Comprehensive Research On Secure Code Reviews: Methodologies And Practical Demonstrations

Abstract

The secure code review uncovers and removes security gaps long before the deployment of the software. In this paper, a critical analysis of the Top-Down and Bottom-Up approaches to secure code review techniques is carried out. The fine examples, that are presented together with actual snippets of Java code, serve the illustration of how to find and trace vulnerabilities. This research work underscores the need for incorporating security considerations into the software development life cycle at the earliest introduction stage. It therefore recommends ways through which threats can be best minimized. It also notes that snippet testing is a good verification tool for finding potential weaknesses hence making security a stronger process. This approach ensures that apps are more secure and prepared to address potential threats.This significantly imparts a sense of importance as it makes informed relevant stakeholders about the security practices to be conducted in achieving the desired outcome [14]. There was an array of techniques, methods, technology and tools in Software Engineering over the past two decades but still, the security-related issues in software are “because people do not know how to utilize these established principles” issues remain [34]. To minimise the risk of a security bug, it is helpful to understand secure software principles. This is further facilitated by application of best practice and adhering to secure development guidelines [33]. It is important to introduce security controls at each phase of the SDLC. This requires them to cooperate with different SDLC models in order to guarantee that Software is secure [43].