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Best Practices for Source Code Security

Following these source code security best practices allows your developers to protect your application from reverse engineering attacks.

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7 Common App Security Misconfigurations

Everyone makes mistakes at work. That’s human nature. People get distracted and forget things. Most of the time, it’s no big deal. For one Pentagon staffer, however, a simple oversight led to a data leak that exposed U.S. military emails to the internet. This...

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The Importance of Automated Code Review for App Security

With cyber threats evolving alarmingly, safeguarding your applications against vulnerabilities has never been more critical. Cybercrime is currently projected to cost approximately $10.5 globally starting in 2025. Using tools such as automated code review wil...

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Kiuwan 101: An Introduction to Application Security

Before jumping on the DevOps security solutions bandwagon, businesses need a Kiuwan 101 introduction to understand which challenges Kiuwan solves and how it makes application security testing a breeze. Keep reading to find out.

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The Benefit of Using SAST Tools During Code Review

As malicious actors become increasingly sophisticated, developers must stay one step ahead to protect their applications from security threats. However, it can be challenging to rely solely on humans to detect problematic areas during code review, especially ...

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Automated Threats: What App Developers Need to Know

Did you know that 2,200 cyber attacks happen every single day? With that sort of relentless onslaught, it might make you wonder who has that much time on their hands. But, the reality we know all too well is that while human attackers may be orchestratin...

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7 Causes of Open-Source Integration Headaches (and How to Avoid Them)

Open-source software lets businesses leverage the power of the best and brightest developers in the world. It can drastically increase productivity and reduce time to market by providing a shortcut to building products. However, despite its widespread use—you...

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Endpoint Management: What It Is and How It Affects App Security

Endpoint security is a critical component in a comprehensive approach to application security. As applications often interact with various endpoints—devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets—each represents a potential vulnerability that malicious actors...

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Multi-Factor Authentication: A Developer’s Defense Against Unauthorized Access

As we gear up for Cybersecurity Month 2023, with a spotlight on multi-factor authentication (MFA) as one of its central themes, the urgency of fortifying our digital defenses is clearer than ever. In a world where hackers are growing more sophisticated, ...

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Software Update Security: The Developer’s Role

The Role of Software Updates in Cybersecurity As cyber threats continue to evolve, the role of software updates in cybersecurity cannot be understated. Updates are key in identifying flaws in a system and handling zero-day vulnerabilities early enough. Secure...

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What to Do After a Data Breach

For many of us, one of the worst professional scenarios we can fall victim to is the dreaded data breach. However, as companies expand their digital footprint, so does their risk of experiencing this nightmare. Breaches have far-reaching consequences, includi...

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What Is Software Composition Analysis (SCA)?

With software development progressing quickly, many developers turn to third-party and open-source components to speed up the build process and add requested user functionality. However, this can lead to risks like additional security vulnerabilities and prob...

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