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
- Python bytecode security concerns
- Python Threat Model
- Python Attack Landscape
- Python Software Dependencies and Definitions
- Python Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Using python -S for Enhanced Security
- Python in Isolated Mode
- Using AI for Python security
- Limitations of Vulnerability Scanning in Python Software
- SAST vs Vulnerability Scanning:A Comparison