This whitepaper introduces Security by Design as a proactive approach to building secure systems by embedding security throughout the development lifecycle. It explains what Security by Design is, why organizations should adopt it, and when it becomes critical in today’s evolving threat landscape. The paper outlines key practices, business drivers, and the risks of inaction, emphasizing how early security integration reduces long-term costs and operational risk. It also presents a structured program plan using the 3E framework of educate, embed, and empower, highlighting the importance of developer training and organizational enablement. Overall, the guide helps leaders understand how to build a sustainable Security by Design program that aligns security goals with business outcomes.

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