Safe Software Deployment: How Software Manufacturers Can Ensure Reliability for Customers


Many software manufacturers and service providers deploy software and configuration updates as part of their service offerings. These updates may enhance features and/or address security vulnerabilities to provide benefits and security to customers.

However, software and the systems that deploy software are highly complex and continually evolving, making it challenging to deploy secure updates. It is critical for all software manufacturers to implement a safe software deployment program supported by verified processes, including robust testing and measurements. The program should support and enhance both the security and quality of the product and deployment environment. This guide, authored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and partners, encourages software manufacturers to establish a safe software deployment program as part of their software development lifecycle (SDLC).

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Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division


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