Security Best Practices for Enterprise Software
Enterprise software holds sensitive data. Security isn't optional — it's foundational. Auth, encryption, compliance, audit. Here are the practices we follow for business-critical applications.
Table of Contents
Authentication & Access
SSO (SAML, OIDC) for enterprise. MFA required. RBAC with least privilege. Session management, token expiry. See our Authentication guide.
Encryption
TLS everywhere. Encrypt sensitive data at rest. Key management (AWS KMS, HashiCorp Vault). Never store secrets in code.
Compliance
SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR — plan from day one. Document controls. Regular audits. See our Custom Software Security and HIPAA guide.
Audit & Monitoring
Log access, changes, failures. Retain for compliance. Alert on anomalies. SIEM integration for enterprise.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do we need a penetration test?
Before launch for apps handling sensitive data. Annually for compliance (e.g., SOC 2). After major changes. We can recommend third-party testers.