Application Security Program Implementation Guide

This document is a service brief that outlines the application security advisory services provided by Optiv. It details how organizations can enhance their application security programs in response to increasing cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The brief emphasizes the importance of shifting organizational culture towards prioritizing security throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). It describes various services offered, including application architecture and design reviews, application threat modeling, secure SDLC assessments, and program development. The document also highlights the expertise of Optiv's AppSec team, which includes over 40 consultants with extensive experience. Additionally, it presents a case study of a large financial client that faced challenges with managing automated application source code reviews. The case study illustrates how Optiv's services helped eliminate backlogs and improve efficiency in application security processes.