SDLC Review & Security Integration by Dragos Moruz

SDLC Review & Security Integration

Dragos Moruz

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About this service

Summary

I offer a comprehensive review of your Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to integrate security best practices at every stage—from planning to deployment. This ensures your development process supports secure coding, early vulnerability detection, and compliance with standards like OWASP SAMM, NIST SSDF, and ISO 27034.

Process

1. Current SDLC Mapping

Review your existing SDLC phases (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, etc.)

Identify key stakeholders, tools, and workflows used across development, testing, and deployment

2. Security Gap Analysis

Assess current security controls and checkpoints (e.g., code review, SAST/DAST tools)

Identify missing or weak security touchpoints across each SDLC phase

Evaluate alignment with frameworks like OWASP SAMM or NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF)

3. Secure SDLC Design

Propose enhancements: threat modeling, secure coding guidelines, automated scanning, security gates in CI/CD

Recommend tools and practices for each stage: requirements, design, coding, testing, release, and maintenance

4. Policy & Process Documentation

Document secure SDLC workflows and approval processes

Develop security checklists, developer guidance, and review protocols

5. Implementation & Training (Optional)

Support tool integration (e.g., SAST in CI pipelines)

Conduct workshops or training for dev, QA, and security teams

FAQs

Why do we need a secure SDLC if we already do penetration testing?
Penetration testing happens late in the cycle. A secure SDLC helps embed security from the beginning, reducing rework and catching issues early—saving time and cost.
Will this require changing our development methodology (Agile/DevOps)?
No. The review aligns security with your existing SDLC—whether Agile, DevOps, or Waterfall—by adding security practices within your current structure.
Do you recommend specific tools?
Yes. Based on your stack, I’ll recommend tools for SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, secret detection, etc., along with guidance on integration in CI/CD.
Is this a one-time service or ongoing support?
It can be either. Many clients begin with a one-time review and design, then engage for ongoing support, training, or tool tuning as needed.
How do you measure success in SDLC improvements?
Success is tracked through metrics like vulnerability reduction over releases, mean time to remediation, and developer adoption of secure practices.

What's included

SDLC Security Gap Analysis Report
A detailed report identifying weaknesses in your current development process, mapped against industry standards like OWASP SAMM and NIST SSDF.
Customized Secure SDLC Framework
A tailored security-enhanced SDLC model built around your team’s workflows, technologies, and development methodology (Agile, DevOps, etc.).
Recommended Toolset & Process Map
A curated list of security tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, secrets scanning) and an implementation-ready process map for integrating them into your pipeline.
Developer Security Checklists & Guidance
Practical, easy-to-follow checklists and documentation for developers to follow secure coding practices at each phase of the SDLC.
Training Materials & Workshop Sessions (Optional)
Custom training decks or hands-on workshops to upskill developers, testers, and DevOps teams on integrating security into their daily work.

Example projects

SDLC Security Integration and Review

Comprehensive Penetration Testing Services

Web application pentesting for Evoque Group

Recommendations

(5.0)

Stefan Cristescu • Verifone

Client • May 5, 2025

Recommended

Dragos was punctual and efficient from the start. Briefed just hours after our first contact, he was already testing the system. His structured, methodical approach was exactly what I needed under pressure. He spotted a subtle token reuse issue in an API flow that could’ve allowed unintended replays and proposed a clean, practical fix. I implemented it, and we were fully operational in three days. I recommend him to anyone needing top-tier, organized, hassle-free penetration testing.

Andreea Fiterău

Client • May 5, 2025

Recommended

Working with Dragos was an outstanding experience. His expertise in cybersecurity is matched only by his exceptional communication skills. He explained complex concepts in a way that was clear, practical, and easy to follow. I always felt informed and supported throughout the process. I highly recommend him—10/10!

Skills and tools

Cloud Security Engineer

Security Engineer

Security Manager