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1.

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Phases


The SDLC ensures structured software development through the following stages:
 1.1 Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
o Identify stakeholder needs through interviews, workshops.

o Deliverable: Software Requirements Specification (SRS).

 1.2 System Design:


o High-level and low-level design, defining architecture, components,
and data flow.
o Deliverable: System architecture diagrams.

 1.3 Implementation (Coding):


o Develop code, perform version control, and review through pair
programming.
o Deliverable: Source code and executables.

 1.4 Testing:
o Unit, integration, performance, and security testing.

o Deliverable: Test cases, bug reports.

 1.5 Deployment:
o Prepare the production environment, scripts, and user training.

o Deliverable: Deployed application and deployment guide.

 1.6 Maintenance & Retirement:


o Perform bug fixes, enhancements, and update documentation post-
deployment.
o Retire software when obsolete with proper data archiving and
migration plans.

2. OpenSAMM Phases for Software Security


The Software Assurance Maturity Model (OpenSAMM) helps assess and
improve security practices.
 2.1 Governance:
o Establish security policies, assign roles, and define metrics.
 2.2 Construction:
o Integrate secure design, coding practices, and automated testing.

 2.3 Verification:
o Perform code audits, dynamic analysis, and penetration testing.

 2.4 Deployment:
o Use secure configuration management, and prepare incident response.

3. Microsoft SDL (Security Development Lifecycle)


The SDL promotes secure software development throughout the lifecycle.
 Training: Educate developers on security awareness and secure coding.
 Requirements & Design: Integrate security standards into functional
requirements, perform threat modeling.
 Implementation & Verification: Use static analysis tools, conduct code
reviews, and perform security testing.
 Release & Response: Prepare secure deployment plans, patch
vulnerabilities, and monitor for threats.

4. OWASP and MITRE ATT&CK Frameworks


These frameworks guide organizations on security best practices and understanding
adversary tactics.
 OWASP Top Ten:
1. SQL Injection: Execute unauthorized queries.
2. Broken Authentication: Exploit flaws to impersonate users.
3. XSS (Cross-Site Scripting): Inject malicious scripts into webpages.
4. Security Misconfiguration: Default or weak configurations.
5. Sensitive Data Exposure: Failure to encrypt data properly.
 MITRE ATT&CK Framework:
o Maps adversarial tactics (e.g., Persistence) and techniques (e.g.,
Phishing).
o Helps with building security detection mechanisms.
5. Threat Modeling Frameworks: STRIDE, DREAD, and PASTA
5.1 STRIDE
 Spoofing: Impersonating a user or system.
 Tampering: Modifying data maliciously.
 Repudiation: Denying actions without proof.
 Information Disclosure: Exposing sensitive information.
 Denial of Service: Disrupting service availability.
 Elevation of Privilege: Gaining unauthorized access.
5.2 DREAD
 Damage: How much harm can be done?
 Reproducibility: How easy is the attack to reproduce?
 Exploitability: How easy is it to exploit the vulnerability?
 Affected Users: How many users are impacted?
 Discoverability: How easy is it to discover the threat?
5.3 PASTA
 Aligns security goals with business objectives through an 8-step attack
simulation.
 Prioritizes risks and simulates potential attacks for better risk management.

6. Secure Coding Practices


Following secure coding practices reduces vulnerabilities introduced during
development.
 6.1 Input Validation: Sanitize and validate inputs (e.g., whitelisting).
 6.2 Output Encoding: Encode output based on context to prevent injection
attacks.
 6.3 Authentication & Password Management: Use multi-factor
authentication (MFA), secure hashing (e.g., bcrypt).
 6.4 Access Control: Apply Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and the
principle of least privilege.
 6.5 Cryptography: Use TLS, avoid hard-coding keys, and ensure secure key
management.
 6.6 Error Handling: Log events securely, but avoid exposing sensitive
information in error messages.
 6.7 Session Management: Implement secure cookies, timeouts, and
session regeneration.

7. Frameworks & Models: BSIMM, OWASP, ISO 27001


Organizations use frameworks and standards to improve and manage security.
 BSIMM: Descriptive framework evaluating software security based on real-
world practices.
o Domains: Governance, Intelligence, SSDL Touchpoints, Deployment,
Operations.
 OWASP Resources:
o OWASP Top Ten for web vulnerabilities.

o ASVS (Application Security Verification Standard) for testing controls.

o ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) for automated security scanning.

 ISO/IEC 27001:
o Establishes an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

o Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements


through risk management.

8. Integrating Frameworks and Continuous Improvement


Organizations often combine multiple frameworks to build a resilient security
posture.
 ISO 27001 as the Foundation: Provides the governance structure for risk
management.
 BSIMM for Software Security: Evaluates and improves practices with real-
world benchmarks.
 OWASP for Application Security: Guides secure coding and testing efforts
within the BSIMM framework.
 Threat Modeling: PASTA, STRIDE, or DREAD models identify potential risks,
feeding into compliance efforts.
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