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How to Securely Deliver Software | Harness Resource

Delivering secure software is a huge undertaking. It requires significant cultural changes across multiple functions to drive shared responsibility, collaboration, transparency, and effective communication. It also requires the right set of tools, technologies, and use of automation and AI to secure applications at the speed of development.

In this ebook, we’ll teach you the fundamentals of secure software delivery, who should be involved, how specific DevSecOps processes should work, and ultimately 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.

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January 1, 2024

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Key Takeaways

Shift Security Left in Development

Integrating security practices early in the software development lifecycle prevents late-stage bottlenecks. This proactive approach helps organizations identify and resolve vulnerabilities without degrading developer velocity.

Open Source Software Introduces Significant Risk

More than 80 percent of software vulnerabilities originate from open source and third-party components. Organizations must establish strict governance and visibility to track and vet these artifacts effectively.

Security is a Shared Responsibility

Successful DevSecOps requires breaking down traditional functional silos between development, security, and operations teams. Fostering a collaborative culture ensures that security becomes an integral part of everyone's daily work.

Integrate and Automate Security Tooling

Using multiple disparate security scanners creates complex data that overwhelms developers with unprioritized alerts. Teams should adopt an integrated platform approach that orchestrates security workflows seamlessly within the development pipeline.

Govern Software Supply Chains with Policies

Defending the software supply chain requires tracking all artifacts and enforcing clear security guidelines. Implementing policy-as-code allows teams to automatically block components with known vulnerabilities or unapproved suppliers.