The Role Of KPIs In Product Software Security

 Key performance indicators (KPIs) can be used in application security testing to measure the effectiveness of security testing and provide insight into the security posture of an application. Their purpose is to provide visibility into the effectiveness of an organization's application security testing program and to help identify areas for improvement. In a recent IDC survey (paywall) of mid-sized to large-sized software organizations, DevSecOps decision-makers identified the following as their top three KPIs for product security:

1. Vulnerability statistics

2. Compliance time and cost

3. Software build failures and delays

Let's consider each of these in more detail.

Understanding the Software Development Life Cycle

The Software Development Life Cycle (commonly known as SDLC) is the process used to explain how software is delivered to customers in a series of steps or phases. It’s the backbone of modern software development and is vital to a software developer’s success.

A software development company uses this process not only to make sure that a product is developed properly but also that it’s completed as cost-effectively as possible while improving quality and reducing the required time.

5 Ways to Monitor Your IT Network and Infrastructure

As your network grows, it gets more difficult to ensure it is working as expected. You must understand all the devices connected to your network to manage your IT infrastructure effectively. 

Choosing The Right Digital Transformation Partner

In today’s ever-changing markets, business leaders understand the benefits of digital transformation. In fact, a PwC study found that 60% of executives worldwide believe enterprise digital transformation is a critical growth driver, whether that growth goal involves improving customer experience, productivity, products or services. However, a business transformation of any kind can be a strenuous lift for a company, especially when most businesses have little to no internal transformation capability.

It’s one of the many reasons organizations seek help from outside consulting partners. In fact, 88% of businesses use third-party providers for at least one component of their digital transformation. While leading businesses around the world have recognized for decades that consultants can be an incredibly effective way to remain competitive, I do not believe the adage "nobody ever got fired for choosing IBM" translates to digital transformation partnerships. The fact of the matter is that while the global consulting industry continues to grow (with an expected estimated value of $525.57 billion by 2027), the market for experienced digital transformation consultants is scarce. With countless consulting firms to choose from, it is critical for businesses to avoid a partnership with a vendor that lacks digital transformation expertise.