Functional Specifications review from application security point of view considering owasp asvs

1. Information Security Requirements

2. Authentication and Access Control

3. Data Protection

4. Input Validation and Output Encoding

5. Secure Communication

6. Logging and Monitoring

7. Security Testing and Validation

  • Integrate security testing tools into CI/CD pipeline.
  • Ensure tests cover all code branches and paths.
  • Schedule regular updates to testing tools.
  • Document test results and findings.
  • Train developers on secure coding practices.
  • Define frequency of assessments (e.g., quarterly).
  • Engage third-party security experts for unbiased assessments.
  • Focus on high-risk areas of the application.
  • Document findings and track remediation efforts.
  • Review assessment scope and adjust as needed.
  • Establish a clear vulnerability management policy.
  • Prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity and impact.
  • Assign ownership for remediation tasks.
  • Set timelines for fixing vulnerabilities.
  • Verify fixes through retesting and documentation.

8. Documentation and Training

9. Third-Party Components and Dependencies

10. Incident Response and Recovery