CHAPTER 17

Secure Lifecycle Management

In this chapter you will

•   Learn the fundamentals of assuring all forms of sourced software

•   Learn basic terminology of the acceptance process

•   Discover the basic activities involved in acceptance

•   Examine security validation and verification

•   Explore the importance and implications of the software acceptance process

Software acceptance is the portion of the secure lifecycle development process where software is determined to meet the requirements specified earlier in the development process. Testing criteria is used to help determine if the software is acceptable for use.

Introduction to Acceptance

The purpose of the acceptance phase of the lifecycle is to determine whether a purchased ...

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