Python Security Model¶
Developing secure programs in Python requires understanding its strengths and limitations in handling security. Below are some critical insights and best practices to help you build secure Python applications.
The key fundamentals to really understand Python security weaknesses are outlined in the following sections:
- Python Execution Model
- CPython Security
- Python bytecode security concerns
- Python Threat Model
- Python Attack Landscape
- Python Software Dependencies and Definitions
- Homoglyphs in Python Code
- Python Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- PyPI Security Aspects
- Using python -S for Enhanced Security
- Python in Isolated Mode
- Using AI for Python security
- Limitations of Vulnerability Scanning in Python Software
- AST-Based or Taint Analyse
- SAST vs Vulnerability Scanning:A Comparison