Application vulnerability testing is a program that evaluates the security of software applications by finding and categorizing defects and vulnerable code. The goal of most app security tests is to fix vulnerabilities in the application to prevent cyber attacks.
Kiuwan is a development security platform and application security testing tool designed to give developers peace of mind while they’re building applications. It scans source code for potential risks and provides recommendations and plans for remediation to ensure app security before deployment.
Open-source code components are one of the most exploited parts of any software program or app, making software composition analysis (SCA) essential. Kiuwan SCA - Insights allows you to identify and remove known obsolete open-source components so your app can be safer and more functional.
Applications are required to maintain compliance with industry and federal standards like OWASP, CIS, NIST, ISO, and others. You can verify your app’s compliance with these important standards using Kiuwan SAST - Code Security. Your team can also run these scans as often as you may need throughout the development process and while creating updates.
Hackers are always on the lookout for weaknesses and misconfigurations in your app’s code. Once they do, the consequences for your company and customers can be severe. Here are just a few common consequences for businesses:
Using app vulnerability testing early and often allows developers to stay one step ahead of these bad actors and keep their suite of products safe, potentially preventing millions of dollars in damages.
If there is a breach of your app’s security, Kiuwan Code Security’s tools can protect your team from the most serious consequences.
The platform enables developers to generate custom action plans that remediate vulnerabilities and calculate the time, cost, and effort involved in creating these fixes. It allows IT specialists to fix the riskiest weaknesses first—such as in code encrypting customer credit card or identity information—without too many interruptions or delays in development.
Your team’s apps might handle data from thousands of customers, employees, and other stakeholders who rely on your product’s safety to protect their data. By protecting their information, you also protect your brand from being harmed or losing money due to cyber theft or class-action lawsuits.
In a world where hackers are always looking for vulnerabilities, security needs to be at the forefront of every stage of development. Here’s a breakdown of what that might look like, from initial planning to deployment:
App and software breaches can have lasting consequences. They also aren’t going anywhere. Finding vulnerabilities in your app and code early is critical. Maintaining strong security practices during and after development is essential to protecting your business.
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