Security By Design vs Bolt On Security

Developers should adopt Security By Design when building applications that handle sensitive data (e meets 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. Here's our take.

Security By Design

Nice Pick

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

Pros

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• Related to: threat-modeling, secure-coding

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Bolt On Security

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

The Verdict

Use Security By Design if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

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

The Bottom Line

Security By Design wins

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