| name | PO.4.1_po41 |
| description | Define criteria for software security checks and track throughout the SDLC. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 1.1 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-218","ssdf","po-4-1","po","secure-development","task"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["Define and Use Criteria for Software Security Checks (PO.4)"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
PO.4.1 PO.4.1
Task of practice: Define and Use Criteria for Software Security Checks (PO.4)
High-Level Description
Practice Group: Prepare the Organization (PO)
Framework: NIST SP 800-218 SSDF v1.1
Define criteria for software security checks and track throughout the SDLC.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review SDLC Documentation
Examine development lifecycle documentation for evidence of PO.4.1 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 PO.4.1 PO.4.1 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 PO.4.1 PO.4.1 in the software development lifecycle:
Define criteria for software security checks and track throughout the SDLC.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| PO.4.1 PO.4.1 not implemented | Medium | Secure Development - Prepare the Organization |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References