20 May 2026 5 min read Security
Where security controls fit across the development lifecycle so conformity is a by-product, not a project.
Across the lifecycle
- Design: threat modelling and requirements.
- Build: secure coding, dependency scanning, secrets hygiene.
- Test: SAST/DAST and security test cases.
- Release: signing, SBOM, advisories.
Automate the evidence
CI that runs and records security checks produces audit evidence automatically.
Outcome
A secure SDLC makes most CRA obligations continuous rather than a pre-launch crunch.
This is an educational explainer. For the canonical regulation reference, see the dedicated Security page — or run an assessment to see how it applies to your product.