During this module, you explored topics relating to the development and implementation of a security, education, training and awareness (SETA) program within an organization. Based on your understanding of SETA programs and how they relate to the secure software development process discuss the following:
Describe what you feel are best practices for implementing an AppSec SETA program.
Provide support for those choices using sources from your textbook or the Saudi Digital Library to support your viewpoint.
Requirements
– include at least one source from professional or academic literature.
– All sources should be formatted using APA 7th guidelines
– Avoid plagiarism
– 1-2 pages
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There are several best practices for implementing an AppSec SETA program within an organization. These include the following:
Develop a clear, comprehensive AppSec policy that outlines the organization’s commitment to security and defines the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders, including management, developers, and security staff.
Establish a dedicated AppSec team with the appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience to oversee the SETA program and ensure its effectiveness.
Provide regular and ongoing security training and awareness activities for all staff, including developers and managers, to ensure that they are familiar with the organization’s AppSec policies and practices.
Implement a robust AppSec process that integrates security into the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Establish effective communication and collaboration channels between the AppSec team and the development teams, to ensure that security considerations are integrated into the development process.
Regularly evaluate and assess the effectiveness of the SETA program, and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that it continues to support the organization’s security objectives.
By and large, the key to a successful AppSec SETA program is to create a culture of security within the organization, where security is seen as a shared responsibility and is integrated into all aspects of the software development process.
