Implement And Maintain Secure

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description: "Ensure that all components of the environments for software development are strongly protected from internal and external threats to prevent compro..."
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tags:
  - nist
  - sp800-218
  - ssdf
  - implement and maintain secure environments for software development (po-5)
  - po
  - secure-development
  - practice
tech_stack:
  - any
cwe_ids: []
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prerequisites: []
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# Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development (PO.5) Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development

## High-Level Description

**Practice Group:** Prepare the Organization (PO)
**Framework:** NIST SP 800-218 SSDF v1.1

Ensure that all components of the environments for software development are strongly protected from internal and external threats to prevent compromises of the environments or the software being developed or maintained within them. Examples of environments for software development include development, build, test, and distribution environments.

## What to Check

- [ ] Verify Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development (PO.5) Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development is integrated into SDLC
- [ ] Review CI/CD pipeline for Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development (PO.5) implementation
- [ ] Confirm automated tooling supports this practice

## How to Test

### Step 1: Review SDLC Documentation

Examine development lifecycle documentation for evidence of Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development (PO.5) practice implementation.

### Step 2: Verify Tooling

```
# Check CI/CD pipeline configuration
# Verify security tools are integrated

# Example: Check for SAST/DAST in pipeline
grep -r "security\|scan\|sast\|dast" .github/workflows/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "security\|scan" Jenkinsfile 2>/dev/null
```

### Step 3: Assess Developer Awareness

Verify development team understands and follows Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development (PO.5) Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development practice.

## Tools

| Tool                | Purpose                            | Usage                        |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| github-security-mcp | Check repository security settings | `github_security_*` tools    |
| Manual Review       | SDLC process review                | Documentation and interviews |

## Remediation Guide

Implement Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development (PO.5) Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development in the software development lifecycle:

Ensure that all components of the environments for software development are strongly protected from internal and external threats to prevent compromises of the environments or the software being developed or maintained within them. Examples of environments for software development include development, build, test, and distribution environments.

## Risk Assessment

| Finding                                                                                                                                                        | Severity | Impact                                        |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development (PO.5) Implement and Maintain Secure Environments for Software Development not implemented | Medium   | Secure Development - Prepare the Organization |

## CWE Categories

| CWE ID | Title                 |
| ------ | --------------------- |
| N/A    | No direct CWE mapping |

## References

- [NIST SP 800-218 SSDF v1.1](https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/218/final)
- [NIST SSDF Practices](https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/ssdf)
- [NIST OSCAL Content](https://github.com/usnistgov/oscal-content)

## Checklist

- [ ] Practice documented in SDLC policy
- [ ] Tooling configured and operational
- [ ] Development team trained
- [ ] Evidence of consistent application
- [ ] Periodic review scheduled