**Course Title:** Security Best Practices in Software Development **Section Title:** Final Project and Review **Topic:** Work on final project integrating all learned concepts into a secure application.(Lab topic) **Objective:** In this final lab topic, you will apply the security concepts learned throughout the course to develop a secure application. You will integrate all the best practices and techniques discussed in the previous modules to create a robust and secure software system. **Instructions:** 1. **Choose a Project**: Select a project idea that interests you, such as a web application, mobile app, or a networked system. Ensure the project is feasible and aligns with the course objectives. 2. **Design and Plan**: Create a detailed design and plan for your project, including the following: * System architecture * Data flow diagrams * Threat models * Risk assessment and mitigation strategies * Secure coding practices and guidelines 3. **Implement Security Measures**: Implement the security measures and best practices discussed in the course, such as: * Input validation and sanitization * Authentication and authorization * Error handling and logging * Secure session management * Data encryption and key management * Secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL) 4. **Conduct Security Testing**: Perform security testing on your application using various techniques, such as: * Static Application Security Testing (SAST) * Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) * Penetration testing 5. **Document Your Project**: Maintain a detailed documentation of your project, including: * Design and planning documents * Implementation details * Security testing and results **Resources:** * OWASP Secure Coding Practices: <https://owasp.org/www-project-secure-coding-practices/> * Security Testing Guide: <https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Testing_Guide_v4_Table_of_Contents> * Web Application Security Testing Cheat Sheet: <https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Web_Application_Security_Testing_Cheat_Sheet.html> **Submission Requirements:** Please submit your final project report, including all the documentation and testing results, to the designated dropbox folder. **Grading Criteria:** Your project will be graded based on the following criteria: * Design and planning (20%) * Implementation and security measures (40%) * Security testing and results (20%) * Documentation and presentation (20%) **Additional Tips:** * Make sure to follow the secure coding practices and guidelines discussed in the course. * Use open-source tools and frameworks to implement security measures. * Document your project thoroughly, including all the design, implementation, and testing details. If you have any questions or need help during the project, please don't hesitate to contact your instructor.