Secure and Safe Software
Security and safety means securing against cyberattacks from malicious actors who wish to steal sensitive data or disrupt operations, as well as safeguarding information and solutions from accidental loss and improper handling. This includes physical security protocols such as strong passwords, multifactor authentication, and encryption.
The most important factor in ensuring a secure and safe product is in the design phase. In the ideal scenario, companies would incorporate security into the SDLC rather than making it an option to be considered at the last minute. It should be included in the planning stage, long before the first code line is written.
Clearly identifying and setting security requirements, training developers to develop in line with these requirements, using top-of-the-line tools to identify vulnerabilities during testing, utilizing secure code practices, communicating standards to third parties, while ensuring the compliance of the standards, establishing processes for managing dependencies from open source and ensuring that releases are protected against unauthorized access after release. It is also essential to ensure that the software is secure from release using transparent vulnerability reports and phishing-resistant methods of authentication.
Additionally, companies should utilize automated SAST to test their code for MISRA violations, rather than doing the checks manually, line by line. Klocwork is a tool that can help you save time and provide a consistent and efficient approach to reviewing MISRA compliance. Register for an Klocwork free trial to learn more about this solution for protecting against MISRA infractions in your software. This will protect your products, brand and customers from a variety of cyber vulnerabilities.