Step 1: Prepare
Define the scope, identify stakeholders, and build awareness before the assessment begins.
Activities
Define the scope
Set the target of the effort: the entire enterprise, a particular application or project, or a particular team.
Identify stakeholders Ensure that important stakeholders are identified and well aligned to support the project. The Skills Framework can help you map SAMM activities to the right roles in your organization.
Spread the word
Communicate the initiative within the organization to build awareness and secure the support needed for the effort.
Resources
Stakeholders to involve
- Executive Sponsor
- Security Team
- Developers
- Architects
- Business Owners
- QA Testers
- Managers
Links
Best practices
- Pre-screen software development maturity to set realistic expectations.
- The smaller the scope, the easier the exercise.