Learn the essentials of developing secure software in accordance with the most current industry standards, in this comprehensive instructional guide. Secure Software Development: A Programmer's Guide leads readers through the tasks and activities that successful computer programmers navigate on a daily basis, from reading and analyzing requirements to choosing development tools, to guarding against software vulnerabilities and attacks. Additional coverage includes coding with built-in quality and security measures, and follow-up testing once a project is completed. With clear, straightforward examples and actual code snippets, readers can feel confident that they will gain the skills needed to develop software with all the critical components that ensure quality and security.