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What is Software Security? Importance, Techniques, Challenges and Best Practices

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Software Security is the field mainly concerned with protecting software applications and systems against different threats or risks or the process of defending software applications or systems against various threats, risks, or attacks.

It includes the various initiatives, methods, and safeguards to protect the software and data it processes from unauthorized access, alteration, or denial. These security measures are incorporated from the development and implementation of the software right through to subsequent updates and patching.

Software security is all about ensuring the application is safe against any unauthorized access or other possible cyber threats that may threaten the efficiency and credibility of software systems.

Know the types, advantages, importance and How Does Software Security Work?

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