My company develops security products for all major operating systems. We work with startups and with big companies, all striving to develop features (functional and non-functional) as fast and as good as possible. While on the first view this seems like a contradiction, there are actually ways of implementing exactly this. For security software development […]
In the previous article, we explored how Scrum enables teams to add security to the backlog and prioritize it based on risk. Incorporating security into the SDLC ensures that security is not an afterthought but an integral part of the development process. Security User Stories are specific, actionable items that articulate the security needs of […]
Agile Software Development: Why It’s Better Traditional development methodologies, such as the Waterfall model, struggle to keep up with the need for quick iterations, frequent releases, and adaptability to changing requirements. Agile software development addresses these challenges by emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and continuous delivery. Agile methodologies break down the development process into smaller, manageable […]
The recent outage caused by Crowdstrike’s faulty update has create a lot of discussions. I wrote a post on LinkedIn where I asked the readers why are IT professionals using Crowdstrike on some systems that shouldn’t be in need of such protection in the first place. The answers in various groups were mostly related to: […]
Introduction ISO 27001:2022 and TISAX VDA ISA 6.0 are two prominent standards in the realm of information security management, particularly within the automotive industry. While ISO 27001 provides a global framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS), TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange), based on the VDA ISA […]
We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. Today we address ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.11, “Physical and Environmental Security”, which addresses the importance of protecting physical assets, facilities, and infrastructure that house information systems and assets. This annex provides guidelines for implementing controls to safeguard […]
We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. Today we address ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.9, “Access Control”. Access control is a fundamental component of information security management systems (ISMS). It provides guidelines for implementing controls to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to information […]
We wrote here in the article “Building Resilient Web Applications on AWS: A Comprehensive Approach to Security” how to use certain AWS services to implement a resilient web based application. The services mentioned require also a brief analysis in respect to Security, Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability and Privacy. CloudTrail AWS CloudTrail records API calls and creates […]
I have been asked by friends and customers what is the best way to implement a web based application with minimum costs and good security. Of course, the best way is to define exactly what you want to achieve and let professionals do it, while keeping an eye on the Secure Software Development Lifecycle. […]
This post is for creators of digital services like optimization tools, VPN solutions, Backup and Disaster Recovery tools, Parental control tools, Identity protection tools, Privacy tools, Email clients, Browsers and many others. Your products are doing a good job in the dynamic landscape of digital services, and it is amazing of how much commitment and […]
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