Hey there, Bay Area friends! Have you ever been part of an application development process? If so, you know the frustration that comes from finding previously unnoticed vulnerabilities. The kind that demands a hasty patch and makes the tech team pull all-nighters. The kind that could cost millions in regulatory penalties or leave sensitive data exposed. If only there was a way we could locate these pesky issues early in the game… Wait a second, there is!
Back in 2010, our pals from Palo Alto, HP, introduced a novel service that revolutionizes how we double-check security during application creation – the Comprehensive Applications Threat Analysis. Boasting as the industry’s debut early life cycle security assessment tool, it zeroes in on latent defects in apps and their architectural designs.
So, what does that mean for us? We get a detailed breakdown of where weaknesses may lurk. It outlines expert guidance on architecture and design along with essential recommendations for security controls and handy best practices to follow. Implementing these insights from the get-go deflects future headache of reworking setbacks linked to vulnerabilities and minimizes scrambling to fix security flaws after the release.
Hop on this service, and it’s like having a guidebook that helps you navigate the intricate world of cybersecurity. The Comprehensive Applications Threat Analysis service aids organizations in grappling with evolving security requirements, dealing with diverse regulation needs, cutting down total application ownership costs, and fending off onslaughts on their security.
Sounds good so far, right? But let’s take it a notch higher. The service also doubles as a crucial piece of HP’s elite Cyber Security portfolio. This ensemble aids organizations in their quest to securely tap the surge of tech advances and safely share information while shielding sensitive data and essential infrastructure.
Behind the scenes, a team of experts works tirelessly, providing in-depth assessments to unearth hidden weaknesses. They proactively highlight the risks and offer recommended remedy strategies along with secure design principles. Far from just identifying issues, they provide the tools to avoid, fix, or mitigate these security risks – from overlooked technical security requirements to challenges imposed by relevant laws, regulations, or business practices.
Have you heard of the State of Oregon’s E-Government program? They gave this service a shot and were thrilled with the results. The team identified risks, proposed solutions to fix current and potential vulnerabilities before they could do damage, and, of course, Oregon implemented all the proposed solutions.
To help keep applications secure throughout their life cycle, HP also offers the Quality Center for security requirements. They have the Application Security Center for web application vulnerability testing and the Application Security Center of Excellence Services to help businesses set up an efficient application security program.
The focus here is to reduce hassle, risk, and cost, while meeting the diverse needs of cyber-aware organizations. They strive to provide a broad knowledge range to equip businesses with the capacity to secure their data and systems adequately, as well as build their application security.
Raise your glasses to our friends at HP, the first to take a leap of faith in offering comprehensive security services. They’ve raised the bar and revolutionized application security, providing businesses with peace of mind by making sure applications are guarded from those malicious threats lurking in the shadows.
So folks, we have a duty to learn from HP’s example. Let’s be proactive, let’s stay vigilant, and, most importantly, let’s keep our data safe.
by Morgan Phisher | HEAL Security
