What is NIST SSDF?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Secure Software Development Framework NIST SSDF is a set of guidelines that are intended to assist organizations in developing their software securely. It was designed with the intention of minimizing risks identified with vulnerabilities in software and providing a common standard in secure development practices. NIST SSDF targets software developers, project managers, and organizations in general, especially those handling sensitive data such as Confluent, which is into real-time data streaming.

With secure software being a growing priority, especially in critical industries, the adoption of a standardized secure development framework will become key. As organizations like Confluent handle large streams of data through Apache Kafka®, alignment with NIST SSDF supports the development of robust and secure software where users can trust with their data integrity.