Integrating security into an existing agile SDLC

1. ARC208
2. once upon a time design code stuff ideas test deploy
3. security was all about gates design code stuff idea test deploy
4. and goodness do we love gates design code stuff idea test deploy Initial Risk Assessment Design Review Code and Implementation Review Penetration Testing
5. same thing, just more frequently?
7. Why don’t you do security?
8. we can make you look good Proactive security engagement increases: Preparedness Credibility Market awareness Strategic thinking
9. So what does agile security need to be 1. Able to empower developers 2. Cost effective 3. Pragmatic and flexible 4. Easy to integrate with existing workflows 5. Scalable
10. common misconceptions
11. avoidance != management
12. too little to fail (at security)
13. the sky is not always falling* *except when it is (then you should really do something about it)
14. agility increases risk
15. Ten steps to a better, stronger and more secure you regardless of budget, organisation size or how cool you are
16. 1. know your stack Languages Libraries Operating Systems Applications Third Party Services
17. 2. learn to add, adapt and abandon
18. 3. create a simple risk taxonomy Critical High Medium Low Informational False Positive
19. 4. understand your security and technical debt it’s natural and awesome but you can’t run from it forever
20. 5. bring security into your requirements “engage security early and often and be sure to have it included in your definition of done”
21. 6. prepare for the worst Monitoring Analysis Understanding Response Feedback
22. 7. build an empire one developer at a time
23. 8. design your workflows “the best technical people I know work really hard to make themselves redundant. “
24. fails
25. 10. outsource smartly “if you are going to spend the money, research your options, scope well and be demanding”
26. common challenges and how to conquer, obliterate or otherwise win
27. compliance is a priority “nothing is more fatal to a new business than the fines for non-compliance”
28. maintain momentum “more secure today than yesterday”
29. use your words No Simple way to remove risk Must be logically applied and justified Does not remove the original need or objective Yes Scary for security people Accepts risks and understands them Enables innovation Encourage safe usage
31. Ready to get started? …take a deep breath