Summary

This chapter has focused on the basic components that make up a programming language: variable use, control flow, function calls, and memory management. By learning about potential security vulnerabilities from the perspective of each of these building blocks, you can isolate recurring patterns in software security vulnerabilities. In addition, you saw how to target areas where a programmer is more likely to create vulnerabilities when translating a design into a final implementation. Finally, you learned some tools for tracking your work and simplifying the process of identifying vulnerabilities.