Secure by Default

In today's software-driven world, security breaches don't just exploit vulnerabilities-they exploit poor development practices. Secure by Default: OWASP, Supply Chain, and Dev-First Security is a practical guide for modern developers and engineering teams who want to build applications that are secure from the very beginning.

Grounded in real-world engineering practices and industry frameworks like OWASP, this book shows how to integrate security directly into the development lifecycle-without slowing down innovation.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

• Apply the principles behind the OWASP Top 10 to real production systems

• Secure open-source dependencies and mitigate risks in the modern software supply chain

• Build secure-by-default architectures that reduce vulnerabilities automatically

• Integrate security into DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

• Prevent common attacks like injection, broken authentication, and insecure APIs

Designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and security-minded architects, this book focuses on practical strategies you can implement immediately-from secure coding patterns to automated security testing.