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Why Does Source Code Quality Matter?
Are you in the realm of quality assurance? Do you find yourself constantly reacting to source code issues instead of preventing them? If so, you might have a problem — and opportunity — when it...
The Developer’s Role in Ensuring Software Update Security
The undeniable role of software updates in cybersecurity As cyber threats continue to evolve, the role of software updates in cybersecurity cannot be...
Maintaining Application Security During a Cybersecurity Talent Shortage
Hiring and retaining quality cybersecurity talent is harder than ever. According to the 2022 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, there is a 3.4 million global shortage of cybersecurity...
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...
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. That opens the door...
Maintaining Security With AI Programming Tools
The technological landscape has undergone seismic changes in the past decade, with artificial intelligence (AI) being at the forefront of this transformation. For software developers, AI tools are...
AI: How It Is Changing Application Security Testing
As organizations increasingly rely on digital solutions to stay competitive, the importance of application security has skyrocketed. In response to this growing need, AI is stepping into the...
What’s New in the OWASP Top 10 for 2023?
The need for application security has never been greater. In a world where technology is ubiquitous and applications are key to day-to-day operations, organizations must protect their data against...
Top 5 Best Practices for Developers on Preventing SQL Injections Attacks
2022 was a busy year for cybersecurity teams as they contended with a wave of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting organizations worldwide. From ransomware and phishing scams to SQL injection (SQLI)...
Is Your Dev Team Using Best Practices for Python Code in 2023?
Python is an extremely popular development language due to its versatility and natural syntax. However, the same factors that make it so popular also make it vulnerable to security breaches. In the...
Understanding Security Differences Between DevSecOps, InfoSec, and DevOps
The world of digital security is constantly evolving, and staying up to date can be overwhelming. It seems there is a never-ending list of terms and new ideas to keep track of. In recent years,...
How AppSec Can Improve Pharmaceutical Security Risks
Pharmaceutical companies face an increased risk of data breaches due to the lack of application security. Recent research has found that pharmaceuticals are among the top three industries for data...