Operationalizing DiD with the SSDF
We’ve acknowledged that the pursuit of absolute security is a futile mission. Vulnerabilities, evolving threats, and the complexity of our systems are forces we can’t fully control. This might seem disheartening, but it’s actually empowering. It frees us from the illusion of perfection and propels us toward strategies designed for resilience in a world of constant risk.
DiD is one such strategy that has been the focus of this book. It embraces the inevitability of individual failures and focuses on building layers of overlapping protection that force attackers to overcome multiple hurdles. But how do we move from theory to practice?
The SSDF [6] provides a structured approach to operationalize DiD principles. It offers guidance for integrating security at each phase of the development life cycle, from initial design to ongoing maintenance and incident response.
In this section, we’ll dissect the SSDF, examining...
