Make Software Secure by Design, Build, and Development
Applying secure design principles in planning, building, developing, and maintaining software embeds protection into every stage of the product life cycle.
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Two scenarios require a security professional's guidance when it comes to software security and development. In the first, an organization begins a new project that requires software as a key component for its successful implementation and final operational state. In the second, an organization already has software and systems but lacks an effective software security process to proactively identify, assess, and address vulnerabilities throughout the software life cycle.
Both scenarios highlight the critical role of security professionals in establishing, implementing, and maintaining a robust software security posture within an organization, ultimately requiring similar choices about how security is managed and integrated into the development process.
Security professionals are responsible for ensuring both the secure development of software and the security of the resulting software product.
This involves integrating security practices throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). Secure coding is critical in both new development and maintenance. Coding is a thoughtful, problem-solving activity, combining elements of both science and art.