OCU C)ISSO C Discussion Lesson 13
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February 15, 2024 at 4:06 pm #93554
Manny Varela
KeymasterAs a security officer, why is the software development life cycle important? Explain what the SDLC is in addition to why this is important to the SO. Use at least 2 points from the book and at least 2 points from the video. You may use additional references in this discussion too.
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June 5, 2025 at 11:19 pm #106474
Amy Hastings
ParticipantThe Software Development life cycle is important because it is one of the most important and main frameworks within the whole software development process. The Software Development life cycle or the SDLC is a crucial part of an organizations system and their development. The SDLC is known for doing multiple tests at every stage throughout the life cycle and this is because they must ensure that their organization as well as their customers have the best quality products. This is also crucial because it helps to let the organization know of any threats early and this is great because it allows them to reduce the chances of project failure and other things. The SDLC is simply a very important and effective way to organize the organizations data and keep it secure at the same time; it is also easily manageable and also has both scalability and manageability so their company can in fact produce the best quality product.
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June 12, 2025 at 11:34 am #106533
Ashly Jackson
ParticipantThe Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is essential because it provides a structured framework for managing the entire software development process. It ensures high-quality products through multiple tests at each stage, helping organizations detect issues early and minimize project failures. SDLC enhances security and data organization, making systems more manageable and scalable. This systematic approach not only improves product quality but also supports efficient resource use and adaptability, allowing companies to meet customer needs effectively while protecting their data. Overall, SDLC is a vital tool for delivering reliable and secure software products.
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June 10, 2025 at 11:29 am #106506
Ashly Jackson
ParticipantAs a security officer, understanding the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is crucial to ensuring that security is integrated into every phase of software creation and deployment to mitigate risks effectively. The SDLC is a structured process that outlines the phases involved in developing software, typically including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
From the book, two key points highlight the importance of SDLC: First, it provides a systematic approach to software development, which helps in identifying potential security vulnerabilities early in the design phase, thus reducing costly fixes later. Second, it promotes documentation and accountability, which are vital for maintaining consistent security standards and meeting compliance requirements.
The video reinforces the significance of embedding security throughout the SDLC by emphasizing “shift-left” security, where security checks occur early and continuously, preventing vulnerabilities from advancing to later stages. Additionally, it points out that involving security officers during each stage ensures proactive threat modeling and risk assessment, strengthening overall software protection.
In summary, the SDLC is essential for security officers as it creates a framework that integrates security at every step, enhances early vulnerability detection, and supports ongoing risk management, which is key to delivering secure and reliable software solutions.
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June 14, 2025 at 6:20 pm #106548
Joseph Doss
ParticipantThe SDLC is important as it is a process that ensures a software is properly planned, tested, created, rolled out, and has continued updates for found exploits and flaws. this ensures that a application can stay secure over its lifetime.
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