A System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 examination attests that your organization is compliant with the criteria laid out by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The Common Criteria used in a SOC 2 examination cover a variety of system controls that ensure that your organization is operating with best practices to mitigate cybersecurity risks. One way to prevent cyberattacks and reduce cyber risk is to secure the software development process, often called the Secure Software Development Lifecycle framework.
What is the Secure Software Development Lifecycle?
The Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) is a framework for software development that ensures adequate security measures are taken at every stage of software development. By incorporating security at each step of development, your organization can reduce vulnerabilities and prevent cyberattacks. In general, the SSDLC framework has the following stages:
1. Planning:
- Conduct an overall risk assessment
- Map security and privacy requirements
2. Design:
- Threat modeling
- Design and architecture review
3. Secure Development:
- Secure coding
- Static Analysis
- Software Composition Analysis
4. Security and Vulnerability Testing
- Code review
- Unit testing
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
5. Secure Deployment
- Conduct a security assessment
- Review configurations
6. Maintenance and Monitoring
- Establish a bug bounty program
SSDLC and SOC 2
A SOC 2 examination evaluates whether your organization has adequate controls in place to mitigate cybersecurity risks. One way your organization can demonstrate its commitment to cybersecurity is by following the SSDLC framework. In combination with other controls, following the SSDLC framework ensures your organization is operating with best cybersecurity practices. By ensuring security is incorporated at each stage in the software development process, your organization is one step closer to becoming SOC 2 compliant.
Helping You Get There…
No matter where you are on your journey to SOC 2 compliance, Boulay is dedicated to helping you get there. To learn more about our SOC 2 reporting services, connect with a member of Boulay’s Risk Advisory Team today.
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