Agile Development of Secure Software for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Although agile methods gained popularity and became globally widespread, developing secure software with remains a challenge. Method elements (i.e., roles, activities, artifacts) that aim to increase security on one hand can reduce the characteristic agility of other. The overall this paper is provide small- medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) means improve sustainability their development process in terms despite limitations, such as low capacity and/or financial resources. engineering literature offers various elements, there key research gap hinders ability means. It unclear not only how much individual contribute but also they impact costs development. To address gap, we identified found evaluated them for security, agility, an international study among practitioners. Finally, developed novel lightweight approach evaluating from perspective. help SMEs adapt needs.