beveiligingsbydesign

Beveiligingsbydesign, often translated as security by design, is a design philosophy that embeds security considerations into the creation and operation of products, services, and processes from the outset. The aim is to prevent vulnerabilities and data breaches by making security an integral part of architecture, development, and governance rather than an afterthought.

Core principles include security by default, least privilege, and defense in depth. Threat modeling and risk assessment are used early to identify potential attack vectors and to design mitigations. The approach often aligns with privacy by design, emphasizing data minimization, secure handling of personal data, and clear accountability. A secure development lifecycle is central, incorporating secure coding practices, code reviews, and automated security testing (such as static and dynamic analysis) alongside frequent security assessments of dependencies and configurations. Robust configuration management, strong authentication, encryption of data in transit and at rest, and comprehensive logging and monitoring are standard expectations. Ongoing vulnerability management, patching, and incident response planning are essential for maintaining security over time.

Applications span software, hardware, network infrastructure, cloud services, Internet of Things, and organizational processes. Benefits include reduced risk, lower remediation costs, improved resilience, and clearer compliance with security and data protection requirements. Challenges involve upfront investment, cross-functional coordination, and maintaining security across changing environments. Beveiligingsbydesign is supported by several international standards and frameworks that address information security management, secure development practices, and privacy considerations.