Application security: Five principles for 'Shifting smart'
Many organizations focus on "shifting left" security testing earlier in the software development lifecycle, but this may not always be effective. The author suggests "shifting smart" by optimizing security testing based on each application's needs.
Key principles include:
- Harden your software stack to prevent vulnerabilities
- Test what matters when it matters, focusing on actual threats
- Use the best testing techniques for each defense strategy
- Ensure security feedback quickly reaches developers
- Optimize for learning to help developers reduce vulnerabilities
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