The Secure SDLC Policy serves as a crucial governance document for organizations operating in Qatar that engage in software development activities. This policy is essential for ensuring compliance with Qatar's cybersecurity regulations, including Law No. 13 of 2016 (Personal Data Privacy Protection Law) and the Qatar Cybersecurity Framework, while also incorporating GCC-wide security requirements. The document provides comprehensive guidance on implementing security controls throughout the software development lifecycle, from initial planning to deployment and maintenance. It includes specific requirements for risk assessment, security testing, incident response, and compliance monitoring, making it particularly vital for organizations handling sensitive data or developing critical systems. The policy should be reviewed and updated regularly to maintain alignment with evolving security threats and regulatory requirements in Qatar's digital landscape.
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1. Policy Overview: Introduction to the policy, its purpose, scope, and applicability within the organization
2. Definitions and Terms: Detailed definitions of technical terms, acronyms, and key concepts used throughout the policy
3. Roles and Responsibilities: Definition of key roles in the secure SDLC process and their specific responsibilities
4. Secure SDLC Phases: Detailed description of security activities in each phase: Planning, Requirements, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance
5. Security Requirements: Mandatory security requirements and controls that must be implemented in all software development projects
6. Risk Assessment Framework: Methodology for identifying, assessing, and managing security risks throughout the SDLC
7. Security Testing Requirements: Mandatory security testing procedures, including static analysis, dynamic testing, and penetration testing
8. Incident Response and Management: Procedures for handling security incidents during development and post-deployment
9. Compliance and Audit: Requirements for maintaining compliance with relevant standards and conducting security audits
10. Policy Review and Updates: Process for regular review and updating of the policy to maintain effectiveness
1. Cloud Security Requirements: Specific security requirements for cloud-based development and deployment, used when cloud services are part of the development ecosystem
2. Third-Party Code Management: Guidelines for managing security of third-party components and libraries, relevant when external dependencies are used
3. DevSecOps Implementation: Specific guidelines for implementing security in DevOps practices, applicable for organizations using DevOps methodologies
4. Mobile Application Security: Specific security requirements for mobile application development, included when mobile apps are part of the development scope
5. API Security Requirements: Detailed security requirements for API development and management, needed when APIs are part of the system
6. IoT Security Guidelines: Specific security requirements for IoT device software development, included when developing for IoT devices
7. Privacy by Design: Detailed privacy requirements and implementation guidelines, essential when handling personal data
1. Security Control Checklist: Detailed checklist of security controls required at each phase of the SDLC
2. Risk Assessment Templates: Standard templates and forms for conducting security risk assessments
3. Security Testing Tools: List of approved security testing tools and their implementation guidelines
4. Secure Coding Guidelines: Detailed language-specific secure coding standards and best practices
5. Security Review Checklist: Checklist for conducting security reviews at various SDLC gates
6. Incident Response Templates: Standard templates for security incident reporting and handling
7. Compliance Matrix: Mapping of policy requirements to various compliance standards and regulations
8. Security Architecture Patterns: Approved security architecture patterns and their implementation guidelines
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Secure Sdlc Policy
A policy document outlining secure software development requirements under Qatar's cybersecurity framework and data protection regulations.
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