Original Post: Securing next-gen development: Lessons from Trust Bank and TASConnect
The article discusses the complexities of modern software development, which involves multi-cloud environments, microservices, AI-generated code, and third-party components. These complexities pose significant security challenges, especially with the rise of software supply chain attacks. Snyk hosted a session at Black Hat Asia featuring Jerome Walter (CISO at Trust Bank Singapore) and Madhi Periannan (CTO at TASConnect Singapore) on best practices for addressing these challenges.
Key points include:
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Next-Gen Software Development Characteristics:
- Complex Architecture: Involves multiple interconnected components and external libraries.
- Emerging AI Tools: Generative AI speeds up code production but introduces both secure and insecure code.
- Multi-Cloud Deployment: Applications are spread across various cloud environments and geographic locations.
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Balancing People, Processes, and Tools:
- A proactive security approach and a DevSecOps mindset are essential.
- Empowering developers with tools and immediate feedback helps address security issues early.
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Developer-First Mindset:
- Automated tasks and periodic security training for developers.
- Focus on accurate risk prioritization to ease developers’ workload.
- Measuring AppSec Success:
- Metrics like security training, testing coverage, vulnerability management, time to patch, and security automation.
- These metrics can align with business goals, such as improved agility and customer satisfaction.
The session emphasized continuous security practices and fostering better relationships between security and development teams. For more insights, the full session “Securing the Next-Gen Software Development: Challenges & Solutions” is available for viewing.
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