Bolt On Security vs Security By Design

Developers might use Bolt On Security when working with legacy systems that lack built-in security, or in scenarios where rapid prototyping prioritizes functionality over security initially meets developers should adopt security by design when building applications that handle sensitive data (e. Here's our take.

Bolt On Security

Nice Pick

Developers might use Bolt On Security when working with legacy systems that lack built-in security, or in scenarios where rapid prototyping prioritizes functionality over security initially

Pros

• However, it is not recommended for new projects, as it can lead to vulnerabilities, increased maintenance, and higher long-term costs compared to approaches like Security by Design or DevSecOps
• Related to: security-by-design, devsecops

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Security By Design

Developers should adopt Security By Design when building applications that handle sensitive data (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: threat-modeling, secure-coding

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Bolt On Security if: You want however, it is not recommended for new projects, as it can lead to vulnerabilities, increased maintenance, and higher long-term costs compared to approaches like security by design or devsecops and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Security By Design if: You prioritize g over what Bolt On Security offers.

The Bottom Line

Bolt On Security wins

Developers might use Bolt On Security when working with legacy systems that lack built-in security, or in scenarios where rapid prototyping prioritizes functionality over security initially