🔐 Application Security Skill Set

Core Competencies

• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment (e.g., STRIDE, DREAD)
• Vulnerability Assessment & Management
• Static, Dynamic, and Interactive Application Security Testing (SAST, DAST, IAST)
• Secure Code Reviews & Manual Penetration Testing
• OWASP Top 10 & CWE/SANS Top 25 Mitigation
• API Security (REST, GraphQL, OAuth, JWT)
• Identity & Access Management (IAM), MFA, SSO
• DevSecOps Integration & CI/CD Pipeline Security
• Compliance & Standards: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001

Technical Skills

• Languages & Frameworks:
  Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, .NET, Node.js, React, Spring, Django
  (Understanding of secure coding practices in multiple languages)
• Security Testing Tools:
  • SAST: Checkmarx, Fortify, SonarQube, Semgrep
  • DAST: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Acunetix
  • IAST: Contrast Security, Veracode
  • SCA (Software Composition Analysis): Snyk, Dependency-Track, Black Duck
  • Container/Image Scanning: Trivy, Aqua, Clair
  • API Security: Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, APIsec
• Penetration Testing & Exploitation:
  • Manual testing for SQLi, XSS, CSRF, SSRF, IDOR, RCE, etc.
  • Tools: Metasploit, Nmap, sqlmap, Burp Collaborator
• CI/CD & DevOps Integration:
  • Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Scanning: Terraform, Ansible (using Checkov, tfsec)
  • Kubernetes & Docker security best practices
• Cloud Application Security:
  • AWS, Azure, or GCP security configurations
  • Serverless security (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)
  • Cloud-native app protection platforms (e.g., Wiz, Lacework)
• Automation & Scripting:
  • Python/Bash/PowerShell for tool automation and custom security scripts
  • API integrations for security tooling

Methodologies & Frameworks

• OWASP SAMM (Software Assurance Maturity Model)
• BSIMM (Building Security In Maturity Model)
• Threat modeling with Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, IriusRisk
• Secure design principles: Defense in Depth, Least Privilege, Fail-Safe Defaults

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Soft & Professional Skills

• Cross-functional collaboration with developers, QA, and DevOps
• Security training & awareness for development teams
• Clear communication of risks and remediation guidance
• Incident response for application-layer breaches
• Technical documentation and reporting

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• Integrated SAST and SCA tools into CI/CD pipelines, reducing critical vulnerabilities by 60%.
• Conducted secure code reviews and manual penetration tests across 20+ web and mobile applications.
• Led threat modeling sessions using STRIDE methodology for new product features.
• Trained 50+ developers on secure coding practices and OWASP Top 10 mitigation techniques.
• Automated vulnerability scanning using Python scripts, improving scan coverage and reporting efficiency.
• Managed end-to-end AppSec program, including tooling, policy enforcement, and compliance audits.

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🎓 Relevant Certifications

• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
• Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (BSCP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• SANS certifications (e.g., SEC542)