Secure Software Development Project Template

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Oversee all stages of software development with a strong focus on security from the outset. This template helps security consultants ensure that security considerations are not an afterthought but a key component from the project’s inception.

By following this template, you can establish project scope, define security requirements, design secure software architecture, develop and test software with security in mind, deploy securely, and continuously monitor and update for maintaining robust security.

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Proposed Tasks

Critical and Immediate

  • Define Security Requirements
    ☐ Identify applicable security policies and standards ☐ Define specific security requirements for the software
  • Establish Project Scope and Objectives
    ☐ Determine project boundaries ☐ Define project objectives ☐ Identify key stakeholders
  • Risk Assessment
    ☐ Conduct a risk assessment to identify potential security threats ☐ Develop a risk mitigation plan

Important but Not Immediate

  • Design Software Architecture
    ☐ Develop a high-level design of the software ☐ Ensure the design incorporates security requirements
  • Develop Software
    ☐ Write secure code ☐ Conduct code reviews for security

Not Critical but Immediate

  • Deploy Software
    ☐ Implement the software in the production environment ☐ Ensure security controls are operational
  • Test Software
    ☐ Conduct functional testing ☐ Perform security testing

Not Critical or Immediate

  • Monitor and Update Software
    ☐ Monitor the software for security issues ☐ Update the software to address security vulnerabilities
  • Periodic Security Audits
    ☐ Plan for regular security audits ☐ Implement audit recommendations
  • Security Training for Team
    ☐ Organize a security awareness program for the team ☐ Train developers on secure coding practices