Nationwide Insurance's application security process Nationwide Insurance’s application security process:1. The sponsor of the proposed IT project fills out a 20-question security questionnaire that specifies the type of information involved, the criticality of the systems and connectivity with other platforms, outside systems and the like. 2. An information security consultant reviews the questionnaire and assigns the project a risk level based on weighted criteria. 3. The consultant checks in with the IT project team throughout development and also determines which security criteria are appropriate, based on the type of project and the degree of security risk. 4. With development complete, the consultant certifies in a document that the project has addressed all relevant security measures.5. An accrediting authority (outside of security) decides whether to assume the residual risk inherent in the system. If the accreditation goes through, the system is deployed. 6. The accrediting authority has responsibility throughout the system’s lifecycle, checking periodically to ensure that the level of attendant risk has not increased. Related content news analysis DHS unveils one common platform for reporting cyber incidents Ahead of CISA cyber incident reporting regulations, DHS issued a report on harmonizing 52 cyber incident reporting requirements, presenting a model common reporting platform that could encompass them all. By Cynthia Brumfield Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Regulation Regulation Regulation news Chinese state actors behind espionage attacks on Southeast Asian government The distinct groups of activities formed three different clusters, each attributed to a specific APT group. By Shweta Sharma Sep 25, 2023 4 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks feature How to pick the best endpoint detection and response solution EDR software has emerged as one of the preeminent tools in the CISO’s arsenal. Here’s what to look for and what to avoid when choosing EDR software. By Linda Rosencrance Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Intrusion Detection Software Security Monitoring Software Data and Information Security feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Data and Information Security IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe