The many security advantages of custom software

Custom software development can offer a robust solution for safe and secure digital environments, fortifying businesses against cyber threats with a wide range of benefits, including:

Reduced vulnerability exposure

Off-the-shelf software is widely used and, therefore, known vulnerabilities are more likely to be targeted by cybercriminals. Custom software, being unique to an organisation, presents a smaller attack opportunity and is less likely to have well-known weaknesses that can be exploited.

Tailored security features

Custom software is tailored to the unique needs and risks of the organisation. This includes implementing bespoke encryption methods, access controls, and authentication mechanisms.

Integration with existing security infrastructure?

Software can be designed to integrate seamlessly with an organisation’s existing security tools and infrastructure, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems, providing a stronger security posture.

Enhanced access controls

Bespoke software allows for the implementation of advanced and granular access controls tailored to the organisation, ensuring that only authorised personnel have access to sensitive information.

Regular security updates

Organisations can manage and schedule security updates and patches according to their own risk assessments and operational schedules, ensuring that the software is always up-to-date with the latest defences.

Monitoring and logging

Custom software can include advanced monitoring and logging capabilities tailored to the organisation’s security requirements, allowing for detailed tracking of user activities and rapid detection of suspicious behaviour.

Compliance with regulations

Software can be developed to ensure full compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR), reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties and enhancing overall security.

Protection against insider threats

Custom software can be designed with features to mitigate insider threats, such as anomaly detection, activity tracking, and role-based access controls, ensuring that employees and contractors do not misuse their access privileges.

Incident response and recovery?

Bespoke software can include tailored incident response and recovery mechanisms, allowing organisations to respond quickly and effectively to breaches.

Proactive threat modelling

During the development of custom software, threat modelling can be incorporated to identify and address potential security threats and vulnerabilities.

This is taken from the article, 'The facts about cyber security breaches'. Read the article in full here: https://propeltech.co.uk/insight/the-facts-about-cyber-security-breaches/