Secure System Development Life Cycle

Use this template to document a secure system development Life Cycle or S-SDLC

Written By Micah

Security is a requirement that must be included within every phase of a system development life cycle. A system development life cycle that includes formally defined security activities within its phases is known as a secure SDLC or S-SDLC

Commonly associated evidence:

  • Secure Coding Procedures

Who needs a policy like this?

  • Most organizations, but specifically those who are compliant with PCI, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-171/53

How to use the template:

  • Click on the link above to access the template

    • If you are a Google Workplace organization, make a copy by going to File > Make a copy

    • If you are not a Google Workplace organization, download a copy by going to File > Download and selecting your preferred file type (available as DOCX, PDF, and more)

  • Review and then remove instructional text

  • Save in a centralized place

  • Attach to evidence either through Integrations, Automated Collection, or direct upload

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