Software Assurance Maturity Model
A framework to help organizations formulate and implement a strategy for software security tailored to their specific risks.
What is Software Assurance Maturity Model?
OWASP SAMM (Software Assurance Maturity Model) is a framework that helps organizations assess, formulate, and implement strategies for software security. It provides a structured approach to building security into software development processes by defining security practices across business functions with measurable maturity levels. The model enables organizations to evaluate their current security posture and create roadmaps for incremental improvement.
Security professionals, development teams, and organizational leaders responsible for implementing and improving software security practices across their development lifecycle.
SAMM offers a flexible, community-driven framework that can be tailored to any organization's specific needs, providing practical guidance rather than rigid requirements. Its maturity model approach allows organizations to start from their current position and make measurable progress toward better software security.
Overview
SAMM stands for Software Assurance Maturity Model.
Use Cases
Best For
- Assessing current software security practices across development teams
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