Severity: Medium New document EU Action required

ENISA publishes Secure by Design and Default Playbook for SMEs

Original title: Enisa secure by design and default playbook

Published
Source: enisa.europa.eu
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Framework: ENISA
ENISA Threat Landscape 2026 source

Why it matters

ENISA has published a comprehensive playbook providing practical guidance on applying secure by design and secure by default principles throughout a product's lifecycle. The guide targets small and medium-sized enterprises that face challenges in implementing these concepts consistently. The playbook translates abstract requirements into clear, repeatable actions that can be integrated into existing engineering, product, and release processes, with 22 detailed playbooks available in a GitHub repository for easy navigation.

What changed

  • ENISA released a dedicated practical guide (Secure by Design and Default Playbook) addressing secure by design and secure by default implementation for SMEs and organizations
  • The playbook provides 22 specific, actionable playbooks available in a public GitHub repository (https://github.com/enisaeu/enisa-sbd-playbook/) for consistent and repeatable implementation
  • Guidance focuses on integrating secure by design and secure by default principles into existing engineering, product development, and release processes throughout the entire product lifecycle

Who is affected

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU developing digital products; organizations in the private sector responsible for product security and development processes.

What to do

ENISA's playbook establishes principles and guidance for implementing secure by design and secure by default requirements throughout a product's lifecycle.

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