This document discusses implementing a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) to improve application security. It outlines why the traditional approach of only involving security experts does not work. Instead, it proposes integrating security practices throughout each phase of the development process, including requirements, design, implementation, verification, and release. This includes training developers, conducting threat modeling and security testing, using security tools in continuous integration, and analyzing results to address issues early. The goal is to reduce security defects over time by changing developer mindsets and integrating security as applications are built.