Security Considerations in the Information System Development Life Cycle

This ITL Bulletin summarizes NIST Special Publication 800-64, Security Considerations in the Information Sys­ tem Development Life Cycle. That guide presents a framework for incorporating security into all phases of the information system development life cycle (SDLC) process, from initiation to... See full abstract

This ITL Bulletin summarizes NIST Special Publication 800-64, Security Considerations in the Information Sys­ tem Development Life Cycle. That guide presents a framework for incorporating security into all phases of the information system development life cycle (SDLC) process, from initiation to disposal. It is intended to help organizations select and acquire cost-effective security controls by explaining how to include information system security requirements in the SDLC. A general SDLC include the following five phases: initiation, acquisition/development, implementation, operations/maintenance, and disposition. Each includes a minimum set of security steps needed to effectively incorporate security into a system during its development. An organization will either use the general SDLC described in this document or will have developed a tailored SDLC that meets their specific needs. In either case, NIST recommends that organizations incorporate the associated IT security steps of this general SDLC into their own development process.
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