Here is a complete list of 100 chapter titles focused on Cybersecurity Best Practices in the context of Software Engineering, progressing from beginner to advanced. These chapters are structured for learning, implementation, and mastering security across the software development lifecycle.
¶ 🟢 Beginner Level (Chapters 1–30): Core Principles and Foundational Practices
- What Is Cybersecurity in Software Engineering?
- Why Security Must Be Built into Software from Day One
- Principles of Secure Software Design
- CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
- Introduction to Threat Modeling
- Common Software Vulnerabilities: An Overview
- Understanding the OWASP Top 10
- Secure Coding Basics for Developers
- Authentication vs Authorization Explained
- Role of Password Policies and Secure Storage
- Basics of Input Validation and Sanitization
- Understanding SQL Injection and Prevention
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) – Risks and Mitigation
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Protection
- Secure Session Management Best Practices
- The Importance of HTTPS and TLS
- Secure Configuration and Default Settings
- Least Privilege Principle in Code and Deployment
- Software Dependencies: Trust and Verification
- Avoiding Hardcoded Secrets in Codebases
- Basics of API Security for Developers
- Logging and Monitoring: What to Log and How
- Safe File Upload and Handling in Applications
- Secure Development Environments and Workstations
- Version Control Security (Git Secrets, Access Control)
- Secure Use of Third-Party Libraries
- Static Code Analysis for Security Issues
- Secure Deployment Pipelines and CI/CD
- Security in Agile and DevOps Practices
- Overview of Software Supply Chain Attacks
- Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Security Headers in Web Applications
- Secure REST API Development
- Secure Software Design Patterns
- Secure Memory Management in C/C++
- Encryption Best Practices for Data at Rest
- Encryption for Data in Transit: TLS, HTTPS
- Key Management Strategies for Engineers
- Secrets Management with Vaults and Cloud KMS
- Implementing OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect Securely
- Security Considerations in Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Token-Based Authentication: JWT Best Practices
- Avoiding Broken Authentication
- Preventing Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)
- Safe Use of Cookies: Secure, HttpOnly, and SameSite
- Input Validation in Frontend and Backend
- Client-Side vs Server-Side Security
- Understanding Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Rate Limiting
- Security in Microservices Architectures
- Secure Inter-Service Communication
- Container Security Best Practices (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Supply Chain Security: SBOMs and Software Integrity
- Package Managers and Vulnerability Management
- Code Signing and Integrity Verification
- Security in APIs and Webhooks
- Protecting Against XML External Entities (XXE)
- Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP)
- Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Reducing the Attack Surface in Application Design
- Secure Mobile Application Development
- WebAssembly Security Concerns
- Secure GraphQL API Design
- Using Content Security Policy (CSP) Effectively
- Implementing DNS Security Measures
- Continuous Security Testing in CI/CD
- Writing Secure Unit and Integration Tests
- Blue-Green Deployments with Security in Mind
- Auditing and Access Reviews in Software Projects
- Secure Use of Cloud Services and SaaS APIs
- Understanding and Using Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
¶ 🔴 Advanced Level (Chapters 71–100): Advanced Threats, Frameworks, and Security Engineering Culture
- Advanced Threat Modeling Techniques
- Security in Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Securing Serverless Architectures
- Zero Trust Architecture for Developers
- Secure Logging and Forensic Readiness
- End-to-End Encryption in Software Systems
- Identity Federation and Trust Models
- Secure Multi-Tenant Software Architecture
- Protecting Against Insider Threats in Software Systems
- Application Layer Encryption Strategies
- Defense in Depth: Layered Security Approach
- Red Team vs Blue Team Thinking for Engineers
- Integrating Threat Intelligence into Development
- Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)
- Building a Secure DevSecOps Pipeline
- Secure Bootstrapping and Onboarding for Applications
- Digital Signatures and Code Authenticity
- Anti-Tampering Techniques for Code and Binaries
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Secure Cloud-Native Application Development
- Security Considerations in Blockchain-Based Apps
- Using AI/ML Securely in Software Products
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) for Engineers
- Security Certifications Relevant for Developers
- Software Engineering for Privacy by Design
- Security Champions and Security Culture in Teams
- Post-Incident Response and Root Cause Analysis
- Creating a Security Playbook for Engineering Teams
- Continuous Learning and Keeping Up with Threats
- Future of Secure Software Engineering