SailPoint Technologies, Inc. today announced that the company has signed onto the Secure by Design pledge developed by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The new pledge commits technology manufacturers to seven distinct goals, each of which is designed to increase the safety and security of software solutions before they reach the market. SailPoint hopes to encourage other businesses to implement secure by design practices throughout the product development process.
The Secure by Design pledge is voluntary and focused on enterprise software products and services, including on-premises software, cloud services, and software as a service (SaaS). It is designed to build upon existing security frameworks and best practices, including those developed by CISA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to provide a framework that technology companies can use to advance a secure by design posture.
“Every technology provider is an unwitting part of the cyber battle space. But unlike in the physical world, there’s no cyber army coming to our rescue. Each of us is responsible for the security of our products and, by extension, the security of those we serve,” said Rex Booth, CISO, SailPoint. “The Secure by Design pledge is a great way to promote a sense of communal responsibility among those of us with the greatest potential for impact. At SailPoint, we are proud to join our peers and support this important initiative.”
“More secure software is our best hope to protect against the seemingly never-ending scourge of cyberattacks facing our nation. I am glad to see leading software manufacturers recognize this by joining us at CISA to build a future that is more secure by design,” said Jen Easterly, Director, CISA. “I applaud the companies who have already signed our pledge for their leadership and call on all software manufacturers to take the pledge and join us in creating a world where technology is safe and secure right out of the box.”
A more detailed breakdown of the Secure by Design pledge goals can be found on the CISA website.
