Abstract
This report serves as a comprehensive guide to critical secure coding practices, presented as an actionable checklist for developers and security teams operating within large-scale enterprise environments. It reflects the rigorous security standards and pragmatic approaches typically observed within leading technology organizations. The core objective is to foster a "shift-left" security paradigm, integrating robust security measures throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to proactively identify and mitigate risks rather than reacting to vulnerabilities post-deployment. The checklist systematically addresses key areas, including input validation, authentication, access control, cryptographic practices, error handling, logging, secure file management, and system configuration. For each practice, a detailed explanation is provided, outlining potential vulnerabilities, effective remediation strategies, and specific controls, complemented by relevant code examples in common programming languages (Java, Python, Node.js) to facilitate practical implementation.
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Recommended Citation
Bharathan, Ramkumar, "Secure Coding Practices: An Auditor's Checklist for Enterprise Applications for FAANG by Ramkumar Bharathan", Technical Disclosure Commons, (July 16, 2025)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/8366