Original Post: How to Deal with the OWASP Top 10 | by HouseOfCoder | Oct, 2024
The article offers guidance on strengthening an application security (AppSec) program, coinciding with Cyber Awareness Month. Here’s a summary of the content:
- Introduction: Emphasizes the importance of addressing the OWASP Top 10 in an application security program.
- Resource Links: Provides additional resources for readers interested in learning more.
- Cyber Awareness Month: References available more information on Cyber Awareness Month.
- Stage 1: Identify Gaps: Advises evaluating the current AppSec program using the OWASP Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM) to uncover weaknesses and set improvement goals for 1–3 years.
- Stage 2: Plan a Secure Development Lifecycle (“Paved Road”): Promotes creating a secure development lifecycle that integrates security with development processes and provides secure, easy-to-use alternatives.
- Stage 3: Implement: Mentions the next phase, presumably focusing on practical steps to implement the planned improvements.
The focus is on a structured approach to enhance application security by assessing current practices, planning improvements, and implementing secure development processes.
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