A software engineer uses automated tools to review application code and search for application flaws,...

The development phase is the first Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phase where a software engineer uses automated tools to review application code and search for application flaws, back doors, or other malicious code. The development phase is the phase where the software engineer writes, compiles, and tests the application code, based on the design specifications and requirements. The development phase is also the phase where the software engineer performs code review and analysis, using automated tools, such as static or dynamic analysis tools, to identify and eliminate any errors, vulnerabilities, or malicious code in the application code. Code review and analysis is an important security activity in the development phase, as it can help to improve the quality, functionality, and security of the application, and to prevent or mitigate any potential attacks or exploits on the application12. References: CISSP CBK, Fifth Edition, Chapter 3, page 217; CISSP Practice Exam – FREE 20 Questions and Answers, Question 11.