A Shared Reference Library for Software Governance: Announcing SDLC Common Controls Catalog (SDLC³)

In today’s highly regulated technology landscape, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) must be executed with rigor, discipline, and an increasing focus on compliance. Operating under the FINOS DevOps Automation Special Interest Group (SIG), the SDLC Common Controls Catalog (SDLC³) is an official FINOS incubating project creating a shared, open reference library for software governance controls across the financial services industry. By establishing common definitions, implementations, and patterns, the working group reduces duplication, prevents drift, and enables institutions to focus o