Map what needs protection
Understand the information your product handles, who should access it, and where it moves. This helps the team discuss risk in the context of actual workflows.
Build sensible boundaries
Plan permissions, input validation, and handling of secrets as part of the architecture. Review dependencies and avoid granting more access than each component needs.
Keep reviewing as you grow
Testing is an ongoing practice. Revisit assumptions when features, integrations, or data change, and agree on an approach to maintenance before launch.
