Awesome Application Security
A curated Awesome-style directory of resources focused on application security, including guides, tools, and best practices for securing software applications.
About this tool
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:
datadirectory for structured resource data.imgdirectory for icons/visual markers (e.g., non‑free indicators).srcandtemplatedirectories, 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.
- Documented contribution guidelines (
- Open source licensing:
- Includes a
LICENSEfile defining reuse and contribution rights.
- Includes a
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.
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