Nowadays, most people take it as a fact that the software we use daily is secure, and that is not really representative of the reality we live in in the software industry. A lot of the software on the market today has been written with the priority of being in production as soon as possible and without much consideration for the security aspect. This neglect of code and infrastructure security risks poses a significant threat. A single security vulnerability can lead to a wide variety of problems, including data breaches, financial losses, legal concerns, and a long list of harms to customers and to companies as well.
In this article, we will go through potential security vulnerabilities that can be found in the code and in the infrastructure, specifically focusing on code and infrastructure security risks. By understanding these risks, we can better address the challenges associated with maintaining secure software systems. Additionally, we will explore some metrics that can be useful to keep track of potential security vulnerabilities and mitigate them effectively.