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The Purple Book Community becomes more enriched the more perspectives we get. We're always eager to welcome in new minds, and give back just as much as they contribute to us.


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  • Engage with experts in private panel sessions, or lead your own
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A Book by Practitioners,
for Practitioners


Table of contents
  • Why Software Security?
  • Software Supply Chain Security
  • Culture and Organization
  • Process
  • Technology
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance Framework
  • Building Business Case for Software Security Program
  • Capability Maturity Model, KPIs, and Security Metrics
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • The Role of AI in AppSec
  • Key Takeaways and Conclusions

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