Roles and Responsibilities in the SDL

These flashcards cover key roles and responsibilities within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDL) regarding software security.

Software Security Architect

Responsible for defining the overall security architecture for applications and systems across the SDL.

Threat Modeling

A process led by the Software Security Architect to analyze potential security threats during early architecture phases.

OWASP, NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA

Relevant security standards and policies that a Software Security Architect must ensure compliance with.

Authentication Strategies

Methods defined by the Software Security Architect for verifying user identities in applications and services.

Software Security Champion

The primary advocate for security within a specific development team, promoting secure coding practices.

Secure Coding Practices

Coding techniques promoted by the Software Security Champion to uphold security during software development.

Triage and Remediate

Actions taken by the Software Security Champion to identify, prioritize, and fix security vulnerabilities.

Software Security Evangelist

Role focused on raising awareness of application and software security across the organization.

Leadership Support for Security Initiatives

The process by which the Software Security Evangelist influences organizational leaders to integrate security training and practices.

Secure Development Standards

Best practices and frameworks advocated for adoption by the Software Security Evangelist across teams and products.