RoadMap Based on 2017

1. Awareness and Training

• Objective: educate all stakeholders about web security risks.
• Actions:
  • Conduct training sessions for developers, testers, and management on the OWASP Top 10.
  • Create awareness programs to highlight the importance of secure coding practices.

2. Risk Assessment

• Objective: Identify and assess the specific risks to your applications.
• Actions:
  • Perform a risk assessment to understand the unique threat landscape of your organization.
  • Prioritize risks based on the OWASP Top 10 and your specific business context.

3. Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Integration

• Objective: Incorporate security into every phase of the software development lifecycle.
• Actions:
  • Implement security requirements in the design phase.
  • Use threat modeling to identify potential vulnerabilities early in the development process.
  • Integrate security testing (SAST, DAST) into CI/CD pipelines.

4. Addressing OWASP Top 10 Risks

• Objective: Mitigate the risks identified in the OWASP Top 10.
• Actions:
  • A1:2017 - Injection: Use parameterized queries and ORM tools to prevent injection attacks.
  • A2:2017 - Broken Authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication and secure session management.
  • A3:2017 - Sensitive Data Exposure: Encrypt sensitive data in transit and at rest; use strong cryptographic practices.
  • A4:2017 - XML External Entities (XXE): Disable DTD processing and validate XML inputs.
  • A5:2017 - Broken Access Control: Enforce strict access controls and regularly review permissions.
  • A6:2017 - Security Misconfiguration: Regularly audit configurations and apply security hardening practices.
  • A7:2017 - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Sanitize and encode user inputs; implement Content Security Policy (CSP).
  • A8:2017 - Insecure Deserialization: Avoid deserializing untrusted data; implement integrity checks.
  • A9:2017 - Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities: Maintain an inventory of components; regularly update and patch.
  • A10:2017 - Insufficient Logging & Monitoring: Implement comprehensive logging and monitoring; establish incident response plans.

5. Testing and Validation

• Objective: Ensure that security measures are effective.
• Actions:
  • Conduct regular security testing (penetration testing, vulnerability scanning).
  • Use automated tools to continuously monitor for vulnerabilities.
  • Perform code reviews focusing on security issues.

6. Incident Response Planning

• Objective: Prepare for potential security incidents.
• Actions:
  • Develop and document an incident response plan.
  • Conduct drills and simulations to test the effectiveness of the response plan.
  • Establish communication protocols for reporting and managing incidents.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Objective: Evolve security practices based on new threats and vulnerabilities.
• Actions:
  • Stay updated with the latest security trends and OWASP updates.
  • Regularly review and update security policies and practices.
  • Foster a culture of security within the organization, encouraging feedback and improvement.

8. Compliance and Governance

• Objective: Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Actions:
  • Identify applicable compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS).
  • Implement necessary controls to meet compliance standards.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and identify gaps.