Summary
Source code auditors expose vulnerabilities and prevent potential security threats. They also identify mistakes within source codes, eliminating inefficiencies. As industries become increasingly technical, the demand for auditors with source code expertise continues to grow. Source code auditors thoroughly assess code, prepare reports on their findings, and make recommendations for change.
Baseline
Hard Skills
- Up to date understanding of the source code programming languages, such as C#, C++, .NET, Java, Perl, PHP, Python or Ruby On Rails etc. that you will be assessing
- Practical experience using computer operating systems such as MS Windows, UNIX/Linux
- An analytical mind with the ability to make sense of source code.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps and development pipeline integration and automation.
- Knowledge of Static/Dynamic Code Analysis.
- Identify the source of any malicious intent, or any weakness leading to access, and information leaks
- Working knowledge of intellectual property law, and all governing laws related to information assurance
- Communicate audit results interdepartmentally and with legal teams
Soft Skills
- Continuous learning on the job
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Certification
- Secure Coding in Java(ISC2)
- Secure Coding in .NET(ISC2)
- Secure Coding in PHP(ISC2)
- SEC534
- DEV541
- DEV544
Job Salary
Asia
$44K <= $59K <= $78K
Africa
$20K <= $31K <= $39K
North America
$50K <= $65K <= $90K
South America
$39K <= $47K <= $70K
Europe
£22,624 <= £39,999 <= £58,499
Oceania
AU$32K <= AU$42,990 <= AU50K
Interview Questions
- https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/tag/secure-coding/
Training Resources