The App Defense Alliance, a consortium of tech industry leaders including Meta, Google, and Microsoft, has released its first set of Application Security Assessment (ASA) standards. This development marks a significant step towards enhancing app ecosystem security through industry-wide adoption of best practices.
Key Points of the Update:
Three New Standards Released:
- Mobile App Specification
- Web App Specification
- Cloud App and Config Specification
Mobile App Specification: Provides a comprehensive framework for secure mobile app development, covering data storage, authentication, and network communication.
Web App Specification: Outlines guidelines for building secure web applications, including secure coding practices, input validation, and error handling.
Cloud App and Config Specification: Offers guidance on secure configuration of cloud infrastructure, addressing identity and access management, network, storage, and compute resources.
Industry Collaboration: The standards are a result of collaboration among over 30 industry leaders, aiming to create a more secure app ecosystem.
No Immediate Changes for Developers: The standards do not alter existing engagement with Meta or change current data security programs like Data Access Renewal.
Future Impact: While not mandatory, these standards are expected to create efficiency for developers as the industry adopts them over time.
Implications for Developers:
- Developers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these standards to build more secure apps and services.
- The standards align with industry best practices for safe data handling.
- Adoption of these standards is expected to contribute to a safer, more sustainable app ecosystem.
For more information about the Alliance and its standards, developers can visit the official App Defense Alliance website at https://www.appdefensealliance.org/.
This initiative reflects the tech industry's ongoing commitment to improving app security and protecting user data across various platforms and services.
