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Application & OT Security · Advanced

Software Security Group (SSG)

The central team responsible for an organization's software security initiative.

Definition

In BSIMM terminology the SSG owns AppSec strategy, tooling, standards and training, and coordinates with satellite members such as security champions. It typically runs threat modeling, code review support, penetration test coordination and vulnerability management for applications.

Example

The SSG publishes approved crypto libraries and secure coding standards for all product teams.

Exam tip

Associate the SSG with BSIMM and the 'satellite' with security champions.

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