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Secured Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)
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Overview
The Secured Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) embeds security into every phase of development, from initiation to deployment and maintenance. This proactive approach reduces vulnerabilities, mitigates risks, and ensures the delivery of robust, secure software.
By integrating security practices into the SDLC, organizations produce higher-quality software that’s not only secure but also cost-efficient. Early detection and resolution of vulnerabilities save time, reduce costs upto 75%, and minimize legal and financial risks. It also strengthens compliance with security regulations and industry standards, fostering customer trust and long-term success.
Securing the SDLC Framework
Software Development Life Cycle ​
S- SDLC
Planning & Analysis
Define security and quality gates​
Security Awareness programs
Design
Security by design/Application threat model (ATM)​
Compliance Control​
Attack surface identification & reduction
Implement (or Code)
Secure coding practices​
Leak detections​
Controlled promotions/builds​
Testing & Integration
SAST + DAST​
VAPT​
Security team review​
Development
Hackathons​
Threat Audit​
Incident Response Planning
Maintainance
Chaos Engineering​
Compliance reporting​
Phases & Security Considerations
Initiation
Define security requirements and identify potential risks and threats.
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Testing
Conduct security testing, including static and dynamic analysis, and penetration testing.
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Design
Incorporate secure design principles and architecture, perform threat modeling.
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Deployment
Secure deployment and configuration, continuous monitoring, and incident response planning.
Development
Implement secure coding practices, use pre-approved libraries and frameworks.
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Maintenance
Apply patches and updates, perform regular security audits and reviews.
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Our Key Practices
Security Training
Educate developers on secure coding practices and security threats.​
Risk Assessments
Continuously identify, assess, and prioritize security risks.
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Security Gates
Establish checkpoints to ensure security measures are met before progressing to the next phase.
Automated Tools
Utilize automated tools for code analysis, testing, and monitoring.
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Incident response
Develop an incident response plan to quickly and effectively address security breaches.
Standards & Frameworks
ISO/IEC 27034
Application security standard to provide guidelines for integrating security into the SDLC.
Microsoft SDL
Microsoft's framework for developing secure and privacy-respecting software.
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