cyberstrikeus PW.4.4 PW.4.4
Task of practice: Reuse Existing, Well-Secured Software When Feasible Instead of Duplicating Functionality (PW.4)
High-Level Description
Practice Group: Produce Well-Secured Software (PW) Framework: NIST SP 800-218 SSDF v1.1
Verify that acquired commercial, open-source, and all other third-party software components comply with the requirements, as defined by the organization, throughout their life cycles.
What to Check
- Verify PW.4.4 PW.4.4 is integrated into SDLC
- Review CI/CD pipeline for PW.4.4 implementation
- Confirm automated tooling supports this practice
How to Test
Step 1: Review SDLC Documentation
Examine development lifecycle documentation for evidence of PW.4.4 practice implementation.
Step 2: Verify Tooling
# Check CI/CD pipeline configuration
# Verify security tools are integrated
# Example: Check for SAST/DAST in pipeline
grep -r "security\|scan\|sast\|dast" .github/workflows/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "security\|scan" Jenkinsfile 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Assess Developer Awareness
Verify development team understands and follows PW.4.4 PW.4.4 practice.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| github-security-mcp | Check repository security settings | github_security_* tools |
| Manual Review | SDLC process review | Documentation and interviews |
Remediation Guide
Implement PW.4.4 PW.4.4 in the software development lifecycle:
Verify that acquired commercial, open-source, and all other third-party software components comply with the requirements, as defined by the organization, throughout their life cycles.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| PW.4.4 PW.4.4 not implemented | Medium | Secure Development - Produce Well-Secured Software |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation |
References
Checklist
- Practice documented in SDLC policy
- Tooling configured and operational
- Development team trained
- Evidence of consistent application
- Periodic review scheduled