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A Startup Guide To
Defense Software Safety

The insider playbook for navigating MIL-STD-882 and the software safety landscape that every defense startup needs, but nobody teaches you.

What You'll Learn

  • How to scope your software safety effort without over-engineering it
  • Which standards and resources apply to your program
  • How to talk to your government POC or PM about safety in terms they care about
  • The artifacts and evidence you'll need for authority approval
  • Common mistakes to avoid that often delay contracts

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Who is this for?

Whether you're a first-time defense founder or a senior engineer new to safety-critical software, this guide meets you where you are.

Startup Founders

Entering your first defense contract and need to understand what "software safety" actually means for your roadmap and timeline.

Software Engineers

Building safety-critical software for the first time and need to understand what's required beyond just writing some great code.

Program Managers

Responsible for delivering on a contract that includes software safety requirements you've never put in scope before.

A look inside The Guide...

01

Key Terms and concepts

02

Standards and Level of Rigor

03

Self-Assessment Checklist

04

Your first 30 Days

05

Safety Reviews and Boards

06

Software Safety Plan Outline

07

References and Resources

08

Where Penrove Can Help

Make sure to check out our other startup guide to defense system safety!

A Startup Guide to Defense System Safety

How to navigate the full MIL-STD-882 defense system safety paradigm with ease!

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