Amazon Web Services (AWS) has recently achieved third-party attestation of conformance with the Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF), a comprehensive set of security standards and best practices for developing secure software. This achievement highlights AWS’s commitment to delivering secure and reliable services to its customers.
The SSDF is a set of guidelines developed by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) that provides a framework for building and maintaining secure software throughout the software development lifecycle. It covers various aspects of secure software development, including secure coding practices, secure architecture design, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security testing.
By achieving third-party attestation of conformance with the SSDF, AWS demonstrates that its software development processes align with industry best practices for security. This means that AWS customers can have confidence that the software and services they are using have been developed in a secure and reliable manner.
To achieve this attestation, AWS underwent a rigorous review process conducted by an independent third-party assessor. The assessor evaluated AWS’s software development practices against the requirements of the SSDF and verified that AWS has implemented the necessary security controls and processes.
Achieving attestation of conformance with the SSDF is a significant milestone for AWS, as it demonstrates the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance in its software development practices. It also provides assurance to customers that AWS is taking the necessary steps to protect their data and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their services.
In a statement, AWS Vice President of Security Assurance, Randy Ferguson, emphasized the importance of the attestation, stating that “the security of our customers’ data is our top priority, and achieving this attestation is a testament to our dedication to delivering secure and reliable services.”
Moving forward, AWS will continue to adhere to the principles outlined in the SSDF and work towards continually improving its software development practices to ensure the highest levels of security and compliance. By achieving third-party attestation of conformance with the SSDF, AWS is setting a benchmark for the industry and demonstrating its leadership in secure software development.
