Breaking Down the Latest in Software Security Standards & the Impact on SaaS Businesses

What are the merits of the Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM), and how does it differ from the Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) model? And why should you care? From design to operations, there are several crucial considerations to hold regarding business functions and use cases. I invited Taylor Smith, Application Penetration Testing Lead at Pivot Point Security, onto the show to provide insights into SAMM. Including definitions, the differences between SAMM, ASVS, and BSIMM, and how these models are relevant in today’s software development environment.  To hear this episode, and many more like it, you can subscribe to The Virtual CISO Podcast here. If you don’t use Apple Podcasts, you can find all our episodes here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Virtual CISO Podcast in your favorite podcast player 

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The Virtual CISO Podcast is a frank discussion that provides the very best information security advice and insights for Security, IT and Business leaders. If you’re looking for the latest strategies, tips, and trends from seasoned information security practitioners, want no-B.S. answers to your biggest security questions, need a perspective on how your peers are addressing the same issues, or just simply want to stay informed and proactive, then welcome to the show. Our moderator, John Verry, chats with industry thought leaders to ensure you have what you need to be confident in your security and compliance. John will keep you informed, and perhaps even mildly entertained, through topics like ISO 27001, breach avoidance, incident response, dealing with pesky security questionnaires, data privacy, and managing vendor risk. Think of it as security… with a smile.