The lack of software security and application security is becoming a greater source of network vulnerability for many companies. In order to strengthen network security, it's important to <A HREF="http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/How-to-Increase-Application-Security-through-Secure-Software-Development/?kc=rss">adopt a security-enhanced software development process.</A> Companies should reduce exploitable weaknesses by integrating software security practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Knowledge Center contributor Julia Allen explains just how to do this and spells out why increasing application security should matter to you.