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Secure SDLC Program Development
Build Security into Your Software from the First Line of Code
Framework helps you embed security across every phase of your software development lifecycle — from design through deployment — so vulnerabilities are caught early, not after they ship to production.
Protecting over $20B in assets nationally
The Problem
Bolting Security on After Development Costs You More
When security reviews only happen before release, defects are expensive to fix and timelines slip. Development teams ship fast while risk accumulates silently across your entire application portfolio.
The Solution
A Secure SDLC Framework Designed Around How You Build
We assess your current development practices and build a tailored secure SDLC program — threat modeling, secure coding standards, CI/CD gate integration, and developer training that actually sticks.
Compliance Gap Assessments
We benchmark your current environment against target frameworks to reveal exactly where you fall short. You receive a prioritized remediation roadmap to close those gaps efficiently.
Risk Register Development
We build a structured, living inventory of your organization's risks, owners, and mitigation statuses. This gives leadership a single source of truth for risk decision-making.
Policy & Procedure Creation
We draft and refine the security policies and operational procedures your organization needs to meet compliance requirements. Documents are written to be actionable, not just box-checking.
Regulatory Mapping (SOC 2, ISO, HIPAA)
We map your controls and processes directly to the specific frameworks that govern your industry. This eliminates guesswork and redundant work when pursuing multiple certifications.
Third-Party Vendor Risk Reviews
We assess the security posture of your vendors and partners to ensure they don't introduce risk into your environment. You gain visibility into your extended attack surface, not just your internal one.
Continuous compliance monitoring
We implement automated tooling and processes to track your compliance posture on an ongoing basis. Drift from your required controls is flagged immediately rather than discovered at the next annual review.
Benefits
Ship Faster with Fewer Vulnerabilities Reaching Production
Catch flaws at the design stage instead of in a pentest report. A mature secure SDLC reduces remediation costs, accelerates releases, and gives leadership real confidence in your software quality.
Reduced Regulatory Exposure
We identify gaps between your current practices and applicable regulations before auditors or regulators do. This keeps your organization ahead of penalties, fines, and reputational damage.
Stronger Audit Readiness
Our team ensures your controls, documentation, and evidence are organized and audit-ready at all times. You'll walk into any review with confidence rather than scrambling at the last minute.
Proactive Risk Visibility
We surface operational, financial, and cybersecurity risks before they become incidents. Decision-makers get a clear, prioritized view of where the business is most exposed.
Testimonials
What executives are saying
"Navigating AI regulation is a moving target. Framework Security provided the deep regulatory expertise and proactive guardrails we needed to innovate without exposing Lender Toolkit to unnecessary risk."
Jeff Neuman
SVP, AI Data & Engineering
Lender Toolkit
Lender Toolkit
"Framework Security establishes a seamless workflow. The team is attentive, communicative, and pragmatic."
Aaron Scruggs
CEO
Rephyr
Rephyr
"I wish I had found Framework before speaking with any other companies."
Ben Londa
President & CEO
Volo Solutions
Volo Solutions
How it Works
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Step 1
Book a call
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Step 2
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See exactly where your gaps and are what exactly needs improved.
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Why Companies choose Framework security
Protecting over $20B in assets nationally
Leadership Experience | 65+ years of combined team experience across real enterprise environments, not junior analysts overseen from a distance. |
No Vendor Independence | Completely vendor-agnostic. Every recommendation is based solely on what reduces your risk, no preferred partnerships influencing the advice. |
Compliance Philosophy | Frameworks are treated as living tools that scale with your business, not static checklists built to pass audits and collect dust. |
Executive Access | vCISO services give you direct access to senior security leadership, bridging the gap between board-level priorities and technical execution. |
Pricing & Value | Partner pricing passed directly to clients. Purpose-built for mid-market organizations that need enterprise-grade security without enterprise-grade overhead. |
Third-Party Recognition | Clutch #1 in North America, G2 Top 10, AWS Marketplace top pen testing provider, Gartner Peer Insights listed, validated across multiple independent platforms. |
Case Studies
Done-for-you compliance
Explore how we're helping companies become, and stay, both secure and compliant.
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Frequently Asked questions
Some common questions we get
Still have a question? Email us at contact@frameworksecurity.com
Who is this checklist for?
It is written for fintech executives, CISOs, CTOs, and risk and compliance leaders who are deploying or evaluating AI tools and need a governance framework that can hold up to regulatory scrutiny.
How long does it take to complete?
Most people work through it in 15 to 20 minutes. You can also complete it in sections if you need to pull in input from your IT team.
What do I do after I complete it?
The checklist is designed to give you a clear picture of where you stand. If you find gaps you want help addressing, Framework Security offers advisory services ranging from a single consultation to ongoing Virtual CISO support. There is no obligation to engage further.
Is this checklist specific to a particular regulation or framework?
It draws on requirements and guidance from the CFPB, SEC, ECOA, Reg B, NYDFS, and MITRE ATLAS. It is designed to be broadly applicable across the fintech regulatory landscape rather than narrowly tied to a single rule.
Do I need a technical background to use this?
No. The checklist is written for executive decision-makers. Some sections reference technical controls, but the focus is on organizational accountability, governance structure, and defensible decision-making.
What does Framework Security do?
Framework Security is a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in AI governance, virtual CISO services, compliance, and risk assessments. We work with finance, technology, and healthcare organizations that need expert guidance without the overhead of a large consultancy. Our team brings over 65 combined years of fintech experience, led by a former CISO/CIO.
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