{"id":9612,"date":"2019-04-04T12:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T10:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beispielwebsite.com\/allgemein\/secure-by-design-security-at-the-heart-of-your-it\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T23:20:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T21:20:54","slug":"secure-by-design-security-at-the-heart-of-your-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtual-solution.com\/en\/blog\/secure-by-design-security-at-the-heart-of-your-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Secure by design: security at the heart of your IT"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Secure by Design” and “Security by Design” are playing an increasingly important role in software development. What does security by design entail and why should you pay attention to security by design when selecting business software? <\/strong><\/p>\n

What does secure and security by design mean?<\/h2>\n

The terms secure and security by design<\/strong> refer to the fact that software is designed to be secure from the ground up. The security of a software or app is therefore included from the outset and is not just an additional feature that is added to a product at the end. In this case, design means how a system works and not (just) how it looks. Software is therefore designed to be secure and to protect against cyber attacks<\/strong>, data manipulation and data theft<\/strong>, among other things. Subsequent security gaps and vulnerabilities should be minimized through such an approach. <\/p>\n

The issue of security should therefore play an equal role in software development from the outset, alongside other key requirements such as functionality or usability. This has the advantage of avoiding errors later on and minimizing the attack surface. <\/p>\n

The term privacy by design<\/strong> is often used in connection with security by design<\/strong>. Read the blog article Privacy by Design & Privacy by Default<\/a> to find out what Privacy by Design is and why the concept is so important in the context of the GDPR. <\/p>\n

Why is security by design important?<\/h2>\n

Not only is the number of cyberattacks on companies increasing, attacks are also becoming more and more complex. To avoid having to invest a lot of resources in defending against cyber risks after the fact, companies need to consider security and potential risks at an early stage when selecting and developing suitable IT solutions. <\/p>\n

In addition, companies are increasingly using smartphones and tablets for mobile work. More devices not only mean higher risks and attack surfaces for IT security, but also new threats. Malware, for example, is increasingly targeting mobile devices, with Android in particular being a popular target. Read more about mobile security risks in the blog post “Mobile Security”.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Usable Security<\/h3>\n

Unfortunately, usability and security are often seen as two opposing poles. A system is therefore either secure or easy to use. In addition to security aspects<\/strong>, usability<\/strong> must therefore also be included in product development from the outset, as the two concepts belong together. Secure software is of no use to the company if it is not (easily) used by employees because they are unable to complete their tasks. In the worst case, the system is bypassed and other, insecure tools are used. <\/p>\n

It is important to understand the needs of the users<\/strong>: For example, why do employees want to check their emails while on the move and in what context are they already doing this?<\/p>\n

The easiest way for a user to complete their task should therefore also be the most secure. Security should also be provided by default, i.e. without the user having to make complicated changes to the settings. As a result, user acceptance is high and users are happy to use the system. <\/p>\n

Mobile Security<\/h3>\n

Mobile apps in particular are often great in terms of usability, but security plays a subordinate role. An app is quickly downloaded and used without thinking about security aspects. However, this can have serious consequences for corporate IT if, for example, malware is unintentionally smuggled into the company network via an app or company data is intercepted. <\/p>\n

At the same time, more and more employees are demanding mobile working with smartphones and tablets. They prefer tools that are easy to use and do not necessarily pay attention to security. Apps and mobile devices that are not approved by the company’s IT department are often used. In addition to the security risks, there are also problems with data protection<\/strong>, as private and business data must be strictly separated on mobile devices. <\/p>\n

SecurePIM: Security by design on a new level<\/h2>\n

There is a solution that combines secure, mobile working and a high level of usability: the SecurePIM container app. By using container technology<\/a>, SecurePIM creates a protected and secure area on the mobile device in which everything business-related is bundled. Secure mobile working is therefore very easy. <\/p>\n

SecurePIM<\/a> is the ideal solution for companies that want to enable their employees to work on the move and at the same time do not want to ignore security. On the one hand, users do not need to be security experts, as the app is very easy to use. Secondly, the app is secure by default. Central security aspects such as encryption or the separation of private and business data cannot be circumvented by the user. If required, additional security settings can be made in the Management Portal. <\/p>\n

Security by design is also important throughout the entire<\/strong> SecurePIM development process<\/strong>. From the very beginning, security aspects were considered to be on a par with other aspects such as functionality or usability. And even when developing new features, the question always arises: how can security and usability be increased? <\/p>\n

Security by design in practice: How Efail has influenced the development of SecurePIM<\/h2>\n

One specific example is the Efail security problem<\/strong> in 2018, which related to email encryption. Security experts were able to gain unauthorized access to encrypted emails. Among other things, the reloading of external content, such as images in attachments, played a role. The Materna Virtual Solution team responded to this vulnerability by allowing administrators to prevent the download of external email content within SecurePIM. Details on Efail and how the vulnerability can be circumvented with SecurePIM can be found in the blog post “Lessons learned from Efail”.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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