Secure SDLC

Overview

CodeMiners follows a formalized Secure Software Development Lifecycle (Secure SDLC) that integrates security activities into every phase of software development. The methodology includes security requirements definition during planning, threat modeling during design, secure coding standards during implementation, security testing during verification, and security monitoring during operations. This end-to-end approach ensures that security is a first-class concern throughout the project lifecycle.

Governing Body

Based on Microsoft SDL, OWASP SAMM, and NIST SSDF methodologies

Scope of Certification

Covers all SDLC phases: requirements (security requirements, abuse cases), design (threat modeling, security architecture review), implementation (secure coding, code review), verification (SAST, DAST, penetration testing), release (security sign-off), and operations (monitoring, incident response).

Audit and Assessment Process

Compliance is verified through project audits that review security artifacts at each SDLC phase: threat models, code review records, security test results, and release sign-off documentation.

Key Requirements

1. Security requirements captured alongside functional requirements
2. Threat modeling for all significant design decisions
3. Secure coding standards with automated enforcement
4. Mandatory security testing before release
5. Security sign-off gate in the release process
6. Production security monitoring and alerting

Compliance Entitlements

• Security activities integrated into every SDLC phase
• Threat modeling during design phase
• Secure coding standards enforced during development
• Security testing as a release gate
• Post-deployment security monitoring

Client Benefits

• Provides assurance that security is built in from the start, not bolted on later
• Reduces the likelihood and severity of security vulnerabilities in delivered software
• Creates auditable evidence of security activities throughout the project

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