Ever wondered what it takes to build a truly secure application from the ground up? We’re pulling back the curtain to show you how our development team ensures security isn’t an afterthought—it’s embedded from line one. Join us as we walk through our step-by-step process, the tools we use, and the mindset we maintain to deliver safe, reliable, and resilient software.
Phase 1: Laying the Security-First Foundation
- Requirement Gathering with Security in Mind
Identifying security-sensitive data flows and compliance needs (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) from day one. - Choosing the Right Tech Stack
Why we picked specific frameworks and languages (like Rust, Node.js with Helmet.js, or Django) known for their security features.
Phase 2: Secure Architecture & Design
- Threat Modeling Session
Mapping potential threats using STRIDE methodology and designing defenses early. - Implementing the Principle of Least Privilege
Designing role-based access control (RBAC) and microservices boundaries before writing code.
Phase 3: Development – Coding with Guardrails
- Secure Coding Standards & Pair Programming
How peer reviews and automated linting tools prevent vulnerabilities early. - Dependency Management
Using tools like Snyk or Dependabot to keep third-party libraries secure and up to date.
Phase 4: Continuous Security Integration
- Automated Security Testing in CI/CD
Integrating SAST, DAST, and SCA tools into our pipeline (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). - Secrets Management
How we avoid hardcoded secrets using HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager.
Phase 5: Pre-Launch Security Audit & Hardening
- Penetration Testing & Bug Bounties
Bringing in ethical hackers to try and break our app before it goes live. - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security
Scanning Terraform/CloudFormation templates with Checkov or Terraform Scan.
Phase 6: Post-Launch Vigilance
- Real-Time Monitoring & Incident Response
Setting up alerts for suspicious activity using tools like AWS GuardDuty or Splunk. - Ongoing Updates & Patch Management
Our schedule for regular security updates and how we communicate with users.
