Software Assurance: The process and practice of ensuring that software is developed and operated in a manner that it functions correctly, is free from vulnerabilities and does not inflict harm upon the system or data. Software assurance covers the entire software lifecycle, from the initial design to maintenance and decommissioning. It involves various practices such as secure coding standards, code reviews, automated testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits. The goal of software assurance is to build confidence that the software is secure and reliable and that it maintains integrity and availability in alignment with organizational and user expectations.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D8: Software Development Security | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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