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Crafting Secure Software

You're reading from   Crafting Secure Software An engineering leader's guide to security by design

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Product type Paperback
Published in Sep 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835885062
Length 156 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Table of Contents (11) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Chapter 1: Introduction to the Security Landscape 2. Chapter 2: The Software Supply Chain and the SDLC FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 3: Securing Your Code-Writing Tools 4. Chapter 4: Securing Your Secrets 5. Chapter 5: Securing Your Source Code 6. Chapter 6: Securing Your Delivery 7. Chapter 7: Security Compliance and Certification 8. Chapter 8: Best Practices to Drive Security Buy-In 9. Other Books You May Enjoy Appendix: Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations: Index

Best Practices to Drive Security Buy-In

By now, you should have a clearer understanding of how modern software development can be better protected against rising threats, such as supply chain attacks. We have covered the most critical areas that require your focus to produce secure software.

While this practical knowledge is essential for understanding how to protect your business, it is not enough on its own. As a security decision-maker, a significant part of your job involves convincing key stakeholders across the business to invest in security. In this chapter, we will explore best practices for clearly articulating how your proposed security solutions help solve key business challenges and drive buy-in from stakeholders.

This chapter will cover the best practices for the following topics:

  • Understanding your current security situation
  • Communicating with your stakeholders on security awareness
  • Aligning security goals with business outcomes
  • Assessing security...
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