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IMPORTANCE OF

INTEGRATING SECURITY IN
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
LIFECYCLE
TOPIC 2
As cyber breaches become more sophisticated
and frequent, it’s crucial to have a security
architecture in place right from the development
process to safeguard your digital assets. But what
exactly does security architecture mean,

and why should the organization invest in it?

In simple terms, a security architecture
framework is a set of principles and guidelines
that help you implement security measures
across different levels of your business. There
are various international framework standards
available, each designed to solve a specific
problem.
THREE OF THE MOST COMMONLY USED
SECURITY ARCHITECTURE FRAMEWORKS
ARE:

• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

• Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA)
• Open Security Architecture (OSA)
To protect your most valuable information assets,
it’s essential for every
custom app development company to have a robust
security architecture framework in place. By
strengthening your software security and addressing
common security vulnerabilities, you can significantly
reduce the risk of a cyber attacker succeeding in
breaching your systems.
THERE ARE OTHER BENEFITS OF INFUSING
YOUR SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE WITH SECURITY
MEASURES, WHICH ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Helps develop a Proactive Application Security:

Considering security into your software development is essential as a
fundamental aspect of architecture development. By adopting a proactive
approach, you can identify potential security risks and take preventive
measures at the initial stages of development. This approach is more effective
and less costly compared to addressing vulnerabilities later on.
• Makes business Cost Efficient:
Implementing robust security measures within your system architecture can
significantly enhance your business’s cost efficiency:

Reduced Risk of Breaches and Incidents: By integrating strong security

measures from the start, you minimize the risk of data breaches and cyber-
attacks. This proactive approach helps you avoid the substantial costs
associated with addressing and recovering from such incidents, including
legal fees, customer compensation, and damage to your reputation.
Avoidance of Remediation Costs: Retrofitting secure codes into an
existing system often demands extensive remediation efforts, including
identifying vulnerabilities and patching systems. Embedding security from
the beginning can bypass these costly and time-consuming processes.
Regulatory Compliance and Penalties: Many industries face strict data
protection and privacy regulations. Designing your system with compliance in
mind reduces the risk of violations, saving you from potential fines and penalties.
Operational Efficiency: A secure architecture reduces the chances of downtime
due to security incidents. This uninterrupted workflow enhances productivity and
saves costs associated with system interruptions.
Resource Allocation: Investing in robust application security best practices early
in the architecture design phase allows you to allocate resources more efficiently.
It prevents the need for substantial investments later to rectify security flaws,
enabling you to focus resources on innovation and growth.
Reduced Insurance Premiums: Insurance companies often consider the level of
security measures implemented when determining premiums for cybersecurity
insurance. A system with robust security architecture may lead to lower insurance
costs, reducing overall expenses.