Date of Award:
12-2008
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Computer Science
Committee Chair(s)
Chad Mano
Committee
Chad Mano
Committee
Stephen J. Allan
Committee
Robert F. Erbacher
Abstract
Static analysis tools analyze source code for vulnerabilities. However, these types of tools suffer from various problems that limit their effectiveness. This thesis examines these static analysis tools and suggests techniques for making them more efficient at detecting different types of vulnerabilities.
The thesis further analyzes possible causes for these vulnerabilities by examining the source code written by programmers of various categories. Finally, this thesis discusses solutions and techniques to improve general security awareness as well as the importance of secure coding among the students and software developers.
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Recommended Citation
Balasubramanian, Sathyaraj, "Strides Towards Better Application Security" (2008). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 210.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/210
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