Have your developers been trained in secure coding techniques?

This question is asking whether your organization has provided formal training to your software developers on secure coding practices. Secure coding techniques are programming practices that help prevent security vulnerabilities in software applications. Why it's asked in security assessments: 1. Preventing vulnerabilities: Many security breaches occur due to software vulnerabilities that could have been prevented with proper coding practices. 2. Risk assessment: Organizations with trained developers present lower security risks. 3. Compliance requirements: Many regulatory frameworks require developer security training. 4. Proactive security: It's more cost-effective to build security in from the start than to fix vulnerabilities later. The question aims to determine if your organization has a formal process for ensuring developers understand common security vulnerabilities (like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.) and know how to code defensively against them. To best answer this question: - Be specific about what training programs are in place - Mention the frequency of training (initial onboarding, annual refreshers, etc.) - Include any certifications or standards the training aligns with (OWASP, SANS, etc.) - Describe how you verify the effectiveness of the training - If applicable, mention how training is tailored to your specific technology stack