"If security isn’t your priority, do any of your other priorities matter?"
Real-Life Cyber Attacks: Lessons & Practical Insights + Free Courses
“Information security has always been important, but never as sexy as legacy modernization, AI, or pretty much anything else IT spends money on. [..] If security isn’t your priority, do any of your other priorities matter?“ — Matt Asay
Hey there 👋
I’m Rakia, a freelance senior software engineer, Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Angular, speaker, and content creator.
I’m thrilled to dive into this week’s roundup, which focuses on a topic that’s increasingly on all our minds: cybersecurity in software development. From real-life case studies to essential security practices, I’ve got some must-know content coming your way. Let’s get right into it!
🔥 How the XZ Attack Redefines Software Security Norms
The XZ backdoor isn’t just a technical glitch. It reflects a social and cultural problem that affects various levels.
In this article and video, I dive deep into this security attack, unpack how it slipped past defenses, why it’s a wake-up call for devs everywhere, and what we can learn to safeguard our own software.
Zero-Day Vulnerability in Log4j
Remember the Log4j scare? It’s more than just a headline—it’s one of the worst cybersecurity flaws of our time. This piece walks you through what you need to know, how it impacts software security, and what steps you can take to lower your risk. Don’t miss this one if you’re serious about proactive security.
Defensive Design & Security by Design
If you’re curious about design principles that really make a difference, check this out!
In this article and video, I dive into memory-safe programming and why “security by design” is more than a buzzword. As a case study, I break down how Andres Freund exposed the XZ backdoor.
API Design & Error Handling Best Practices
To build and maintain resilient APIs, we need to talk about architectural styles, error handling, and hands-on case studies.
Don’t let API mistakes undermine your app’s security and reliability!
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Happy coding, and stay secure out there!
Best,
Rakia
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