How can you ensure cybersecurity risks are considered in software development?

#Start with secure design principles and conduct threat modeling, #Security training for the development team, #Perform regular code reviews with a focus on security, #Use static and dynamic analysis tools, #Employ secure development frameworks and libraries, #Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, #Define and adhere to clear security requirements, #Implement data encryption, access control, and secure APIs, #Practice robust input validation, manage patches and updates, #Have an incident response plan, #Continuously monitor for threats, #Maintain comprehensive documentation, #Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations throughout the development lifecycle.

Security starts before the design concept, from personnel awareness and mindset to build a solid product, with balancing the cost, performance, application. - Framework. - Industry Standards. - End users training.

Adopt best practices like security by design, security training for development teams, and threat modeling. Regular code reviews, static and dynamic analysis, and the use of secure development frameworks help identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Implement strong authentication, authorization, and data encryption. Focus on input validation, error handling, and security headers. Conduct penetration testing, manage patches, and secure configurations. Continuously monitor for security incidents and maintain comprehensive documentation. Comply with industry standards, develop an incident response plan, and conduct thorough security testing. Finally, vet third-party components for security.

Making sure the architecture is drawn out and documented before development starts helps to ensure it’s visible enough to be analyzed by multiple teams.

Think of coding like painting a picture. Just like a painter picks the right colors and brushes, developers should use the best tools and methods. We need to fix common problems, like painting over mistakes, to keep our 'picture' safe. This means using trusted tools, checking all data coming in and out, protecting important information, and giving only necessary access. Using tools to check our code is like asking a friend to review our painting, ensuring it looks good and stays safe.

Adoption and continuous development of #DevSecOps #BestPractices Ensure Security is embedd as mandatory horizontal skill cutting across development and operations teams

In the context of SAP development, such as with the #ABAP programming language, utilize tools that will scan your code and give you the needed feedback to improve your code. My favorite is the Code Vulnerability Analyzer from #SecurityBridge. Every ABAP dev team can benefit from this automation. It is not a tool that eliminates the job of the ABAP Developer. Instead SecurityBridge CVA makes the ABAP Developer team look better because the team is producing a more secure product that improves the risk posture of their SAP implementation. I refer to this specialized area as #SAPCybersecurity. It is the intersection of SAP Basis, SAP Security, SAP Coding, and traditional Cybersecurity and Risk Management.

Make sure the basics are covered: * Invite a Security rep to your code or testing walkthrus * Keep your code clean - release all open memory ASAP, don't keep files or data open unless you're working with it and "turn out the lights and close the door behind you." * Use common or central organization routines for exit/entry, user input, etc - don't build them yourself * Whenever possible, include security tests in your test plans

For secure coding, prioritize practices like input validation, data encryption, and least privilege. Leverage code analysis and reviews for quality and safety.

Resulta útil seguir las recomendaciones y buenas prácticas descritas en OWASP Secure Coding Practices desde el inicio de la codificación de un proyecto hasta su finalización y aplicar herramientas automáticas que permiten evaluar la calidad del código e identificar mejoras ágilmente. Y en etapas tempranas para hacer los ajustes necesarios con foco en seguridad.

Penetration testing both by the development team as well as an external third party will help to ensure no gaps exist or if they do they are quickly found and mitigated.

Security patching should be done in the test environment first before being done in production to ensure code can be tested and patches don’t break the code.

Absolutely! On one project, we used an old server that hadn't been checked or updated in TEN YEARS! Push anyone necessary to upgrade to current levels and maintain it properly.

Patching is key, but should also be aligned with regular vulnerability scans. Often issues can be caused by configuration as well as a straight software issue. Annual vulnerability scans are no longer enough, it needs to be as frequent as you path, ideally at least monthly. Another critical element is having a good asset management tool, understanding the devices/systems deployed as well as the code used (thing back to Log4J!) is key to enabling a good patching strategy.

It's not enough to have developers tested for phishing, etc like everyone else in the organization. Make sure Security is communicating changes, updates etc. Work directly with them on efforts to improve standards. Let Security know about new designs and new features and make sure they review it with you. Test everything possible!

Completely agree. Teaching our team about these risks makes them more careful and ready to handle issues. In big companies, everything is connected. So, if one part has a problem, it can affect everything else. That's why it's super important for everyone to talk, share what they know, and work together. Also, listening to feedback helps us get better and stay safe. In today's world, where everything is online, it's really important to keep learning and talking about security.

Security breaches in software development often occur in these key areas: * Inadequate Input Validation: Failing to validate user inputs can lead to vulnerabilities. * Poor Authentication and Authorization: Weak access control can be exploited. * Insecure Dependencies: Using outdated libraries or frameworks. * Data Handling: Mishandling sensitive data can result in breaches. * Insufficient Testing: Not thoroughly testing for vulnerabilities.

The biggest security breaches in recent years have been caused by an API vulnerability. Therefore, the need to take API security more seriously than before by designing a development pipeline that considers security and applies it throughout. By adhering to these recommended practices, you can make sure that software development takes API cybersecurity concerns into account: ? Identify vulnerabilities. ? Leverage OAuth. ? Use tokens. ? Encrypt dat. ? Automate security checks.