At Qfirst, we make no bones about the fact that our Cyberbutler Jeeves d’AI has become almost indispensable in preparing companies for NIS2 certification on an accelerated basis. In our musings with the AI, beyond the fact that he wishes a robot housing, Jeeves stated that there was a GAP in the ISO27001 framework. There may be mention in some A controls that software developers should develop securely, but the guideline here is very vague. For this reason, we added queries in our CATS system that put together a Secure ‘Software development by design policy’ for our customers. Take a moment to read the benefits.
The “Secure Development by Design” policy from Qfirst CATS, based on NIST SP 800-218, addresses critical gaps in the CYFUN framework for development companies by integrating comprehensive security measures throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This policy enhances the CYFUN framework.
The “Secure Development by Design” policy from Qfirst CATS goes also beyond the Development A controls of ISO 27001:2022 by providing a more comprehensive, proactive, and integrated approach to security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). While ISO 27001:2022’s Development A controls offer foundational security measures, the Qfirst CATS policy expands on these by embedding security deeply into the organizational culture and every phase of the development process. Here’s how:
Holistic Security Integration: The “Secure Development by Design” policy ensures that security is an integral part of the organizational culture and the entire SDLC. This approach surpasses the scope of ISO 27001:2022 Development A controls by promoting continuous security awareness, training, and accountability across all teams and processes.
Proactive Risk Management: The Qfirst CATS policy emphasizes proactive risk assessments and threat modeling from the earliest stages of development. This proactive stance ensures that potential vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated before they can be exploited, going beyond the more reactive nature of ISO 27001:2022’s Development A controls.
Comprehensive Secure Design Principles: By mandating secure design principles and practices such as threat modeling and architectural risk analysis, the Qfirst CATS policy ensures that security is built into the software from the ground up. This level of detailed design security is more extensive than the general requirements outlined in ISO 27001:2022.
Advanced Coding and Testing Practices: The policy includes specific guidelines for secure coding standards, automated security testing, and regular code reviews. These practices ensure continuous vulnerability detection and remediation during development, offering a more rigorous and detailed approach than ISO 27001:2022’s Development A controls.
Incident Response and Continuous Improvement: The Qfirst CATS policy includes detailed incident response plans and continuous improvement mechanisms, ensuring that security practices are continually updated based on feedback and evolving threats. This dynamic and iterative process exceeds the more static requirements of ISO 27001:2022 Development A controls.
Deployment and Post-Deployment Security: Ensuring secure deployment and ongoing monitoring and maintenance, the policy addresses the full lifecycle of the software, including post-deployment.
This comprehensive approach ensures sustained security, surpassing the scope of ISO 27001:2022’s Development A controls which may not cover post-deployment practices in as much detail.
How will Qfirst and his CATS system help your development division?
The “Secure Development by Design” policy from Qfirst CATS provides a more thorough, proactive, and integrated approach to software security, embedding best practices at every stage of the SDLC and fostering a security-first culture. This robust framework goes beyond the foundational controls of ISO 27001:2022 Development A, ensuring higher security resilience and adaptability to emerging threats.
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