Secure SDLC is a methodology for embedding security activities, evidence, and accountability throughout the software development lifecycle. NIST SSDF is one recognized reference for secure software development practices.
Framework Glossary
Secure SDLC
Security practices built into delivery instead of added at the end.
Secure SDLC brings security expectations into planning, design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance so launch pressure does not become the first security checkpoint.
It reduces late-stage surprises by making risk, architecture, testing, dependency management, and release acceptance visible before launch pressure peaks.
DataFence uses secure SDLC practices to review delivery workflows, define security gates, connect tooling signals to evidence, and improve release governance.
Outputs may include a delivery control map, release gate checklist, secure backlog, architecture review notes, and launch-readiness summary.
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Secure SDLC fits teams that need stronger delivery discipline without slowing every release to a crawl.
Secure SDLC is a delivery practice reference, not a DataFence certification or guarantee of vulnerability-free software.