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Definitive Guide to Secure Software Delivery | Harness Resource

Software represents the largest under addressed attack surface that organizations face. The current threat environment, coupled with the drive to deliver applications faster, compels organizations to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle in ways that don’t degrade developer productivity.

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Download this ebook and discover how to achieve a highly-effective DevSecOps practice. We’ll provide an overview of what’s required from a tools, technologies, and process perspective to deliver software that is more secure, faster. After you’ve reviewed the industry best practices covered inside, you'll be able to strengthen your security posture and minimize risk for your business.

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January 1, 2024

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What you'll learn

Key Takeaways

Open Source Software Introduces Major Vulnerabilities

Over 80 percent of software vulnerabilities originate from open source and third-party components. Organizations must actively govern these artifacts to mitigate significant security and compliance risks.

Shift Security Left to Minimize Risk

Integrating security practices early in the software development lifecycle reduces the risk of breaches. This approach catches vulnerabilities before production without degrading developer velocity.

Security Requires a Collaborative Culture

Successful secure software delivery relies on breaking down functional silos between development, security, and operations. Security must become a shared responsibility across all teams rather than an isolated gatekeeper.

Consolidate Security Tooling to Reduce Complexity

Using multiple disparate security scanners creates massive overhead and delayed feedback loops for developers. Organizations should adopt integrated platforms that deduplicate and prioritize vulnerability data.

Enforce Supply Chain Security with Policy

Securing the software supply chain requires strict governance over open source components. Teams should use policy-as-code standards to automatically allow or deny artifacts based on vulnerabilities and licensing.