This session provides a comprehensive understanding of the ""Secure by Design"" approach, emphasizing its critical role in today’s evolving threat landscape. The discussion highlights the importance of embedding security principles from the early stages of product development. The session covers the Secure by Design commitment, outlining key principles for technology providers, such as transparency and proactive vulnerability disclosure.

Practical steps for integrating these principles into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) will be introduced, along with strategies for measuring and communicating progress. Additionally, the session will address the growing market demand for Secure by Design products and their competitive advantages. International partnerships supporting this approach will also be discussed. Finally, three key factors for successful implementation will be outlined: strong leadership, robust technical controls, and continuous improvement, providing CISOs with actionable insights to strengthen their organization’s security posture.