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In today's digital world, enterprises are heavily reliant on software applications to run their critical operations. However, vulnerabilities in these applications pose serious security risks by enabling cyberattacks that can compromise sensitive data and disrupt businesses. As software drives much of modern commerce and communications, it has become a prime target for malicious exploitation. To address this pressing issue, software development practices must adopt a security-first approach throughout the entire software development life cycle from design to deployment. This research paper investigates the prevalent cyber vulnerabilities in enterprise applications and evaluates various secure software development methodologies for mitigating security risks. Through an analysis of past cyber incidents and their underlying technical causes, the research identifies the most common types of vulnerabilities such as injection flaws, authentication and authorization flaws, and code quality issues. It then examines different security assurance approaches like threat modelling, secure coding standards, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing that can help developers build robust defences against attacks. The research findings highlight the importance of adopting a planned, preventative strategy through integrated security practices instead of relying solely on reactive patching.