Awesome Application Security

Website: https://github.com/paragonie/awesome-appsec#readme
Category: Themed Directories
Tags: awesome-lists, security, software
Brand: GitHub

Overview

Awesome Application Security is an open, curated “awesome-style” directory of learning resources focused on application security. It aggregates books, websites, blog posts, and self‑assessment quizzes to help developers and security practitioners learn how to secure software applications.

Features

• Curated learning directory: A maintained collection of high‑quality resources specifically about application security.
• Multiple resource types:
  • Books and longer‑form reading
  • Websites and documentation hubs
  • Blog posts and articles
  • Self‑assessment quizzes for knowledge checking
• Beginner‑friendly starting point:
  • References an introductory guide: “A Gentle Introduction to Application Security” for readers new to software security.
• Community‑driven:
  • Maintained by Paragon Initiative Enterprises.
  • Open to contributions from the wider application security and developer communities via a public contributing guide.
• Open repository structure:
  • data directory for structured resource data.
  • img directory for icons/visual markers (e.g., non‑free indicators).
  • src and template directories, indicating the list is generated from source data/templates.
• Non‑free resource indicators:
  • Uses a “nonfree” icon to mark resources that are not freely available.
• Open contribution process:
  • Documented contribution guidelines (CONTRIBUTING.md) for adding or updating resources.
• Open source licensing:
  • Includes a LICENSE file defining reuse and contribution rights.

Use Cases

• Discovering structured learning paths for application security.
• Finding books, blogs, and sites to deepen knowledge of secure software development.
• Performing self‑assessments on application security concepts.
• Contributing new or updated security resources to a public directory.

Pricing

• The directory itself is free and open source.
• Some listed resources are non‑free (paid) and are visually flagged via a “nonfree” icon in the list.