Cybersecurity is a critical concern in software development. This expansive blog post will cover best practices for writing secure code and how to integrate security into the software development life cycle. Starting with the importance of security, we’ll move into a discussion on common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting, and how to guard against them. We’ll also look at secure coding standards, the role of automated security testing, and the importance of security-minded culture. Featuring interviews with security experts and case studies of security fails and wins, this article will be a valuable primer for developers and security professionals alike.