Putting security at the heart of app development. Issue 11 (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thompson, Nick
• Is Part Of: Network security. Volume 2017:Issue 11(2017:Nov.)
• Page Start: 7
• Page End: 8
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: Computer security -- Periodicals; Computer networks -- Security measures -- Periodicals; Electronic data processing departments -- Security measures -- Periodicals; Computers -- Access control -- Periodicals; 005.805
• DOI: 10.1016/S1353-4858(17)30093-4
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1353-4858

Abstract

Abstract : In the rush to get new apps to market before the competition, start-ups are cutting corners. Yet in an era of escalating cyber-security threats and punitive data protection regulations, a failure to prioritise security is compromising customer data, leaving the business at risk of both fines and reputational damage. Any start-up looking to create a great app with long-term value must look at the full development requirement – and that includes rigorous cyber-security. In the rush to get new apps to market before the competition, start-ups are cutting corners – and a failure to prioritise security is compromising customer data. This attitude is leaving businesses open to fines and reputational damage. Any start-up wanting to create a great app with long-term value must look at the full development requirement – and that includes rigorous cyber-security. Organisations need to focus on leveraging the expertise of accredited development specialists and penetration testing teams, says Nick Thompson, DCSL Software.