A.8.25 Secure Development Life Cycle would include:
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Secure Development Policy: Documentation of a formal secure development policy that outlines the organization's approach to integrating security into the software development life cycle.
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Secure Development Framework: Evidence of the adoption and implementation of a secure development framework or methodology, such as Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices, that includes security requirements, design, coding, testing, and deployment phases.
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Security Requirements: Documentation of security requirements and threat modeling exercises carried out during the initial phases of the development life cycle to identify potential security risks and mitigation measures.
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Secure Coding Practices: Evidence of secure coding guidelines and best practices communicated to developers to ensure the development of secure and resilient software.
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Code Review and Static Analysis: Records of code review and static analysis tools used during the development process to identify and address security vulnerabilities.
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Security Testing: Evidence of security testing practices, including dynamic application security testing (DAST) and penetration testing, conducted to identify and rectify security weaknesses.
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Patch Management: Documentation of procedures for handling security patches and updates to address vulnerabilities discovered during the development process.
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Training and Awareness: Evidence of employee training and awareness programs related to secure development practices to ensure that developers understand and adhere to secure coding principles.
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Incident Response and Reporting: Documentation of procedures for handling security incidents that may be discovered during the development process.
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Secure Development Reviews: Records of periodic reviews and audits of the organization's secure development practices to ensure that they remain effective and in compliance with the policy and standards.
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Compliance with Regulations: Evidence that the organization's secure development practices align with relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
By reviewing these pieces of evidence, an auditor can assess the organization's implementation of secure development practices and ensure that security is integrated into the software development life cycle effectively. The goal is to identify and address security vulnerabilities early in the development process, reducing the risk of security incidents and enhancing the overall security posture of the software being developed
