Secure Software Development Practices

At Kaiju Labs, security is integrated into every step of our software development lifecycle. We follow the guidelines outlined in NIST 800-53 to ensure that our development practices are robust and secure. This commitment to security extends from initial design through to deployment and maintenance.

NIST 800-53 Compliance

NIST 800-53 provides a comprehensive framework for improving security and resilience in software development. By adhering to these guidelines, Kaiju Labs ensures that our security controls are thorough and effective.

• Risk Management Framework: We implement a risk management framework as outlined in NIST 800-53, which helps us identify, assess, and manage risks throughout the development process. This includes regular risk impact assessments and the implementation of appropriate security controls.

Key Secure Development Practices

To ensure the security of Kaiju Wallet, we embed a number of best practices into our development process:

Thorough Risk Impact Assessment

• Architectural and Design Reviews: Before any development begins, we conduct comprehensive risk impact assessments of our architectures and designs. This helps us identify potential vulnerabilities and address them early in the development process.
• Security Design Principles: We apply security design principles such as least privilege, defense in depth, security and privacy by design, and secure defaults to ensure that our systems are designed to resist attacks.

Frequent Updates to Third-Party Libraries

• Dependency Management: We continuously monitor and update third-party libraries to ensure they are free from known vulnerabilities. This practice helps mitigate the risks associated with using external code.
• Vulnerability Scanning: Automated tools are used to scan our dependencies for vulnerabilities, and we promptly apply patches to address any issues found.

Automation in Static Code Analysis

• Static Code Analysis: We use automated tools to perform static code analysis on our codebase. This helps us detect and fix security vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and buffer overflows early in the development process.
• Continuous Integration: Our continuous integration pipeline includes static code analysis to ensure that every code change is automatically checked for security issues before it is merged into the main codebase.

Code Reviews Focusing on Security

• Peer Reviews: All code changes undergo peer reviews with a specific focus on security. This practice ensures that multiple sets of eyes scrutinize the code for potential vulnerabilities.
• Security Checklists: Reviewers use security checklists to ensure that all potential security issues are considered during the review process.

Continuous Improvement

• Regular Training: Our development team receives ongoing training in secure coding practices and emerging security threats. This ensures that our team stays up-to-date with the latest security trends and techniques.
• Security Testing: We perform regular security testing, including penetration testing and security audits, to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in our software.
• Incident Response: Kaiju Wallet has a robust incident response plan to quickly address any security issues that arise. This includes regular drills and updates to our response procedures to ensure we can respond effectively to real-world threats.

By integrating these secure software development practices into our development lifecycle, Kaiju Wallet ensures that our software is built to withstand security threats and protect user data. Our adherence to NIST 800-53 guidelines underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security in all aspects of our development process.