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The Impact of Open-Source Adoption and EMBAG Legislation in Switzerland

Open-source code isn’t a new concept. In the early age of software development — the 1950s and 1960s, almost all software resulted from academic and corporate collaborations and was ultimately released in the public domain. Even later, as software projects be...

The Impact of Open-Source Adoption and EMBAG Legislation in Switzerland

Nearly All Organizations Faced Mobile App Security Breaches Last Year

Mobile apps have become a prime target for attackers, with Vanson Bourne reporting that almost 90% of developers experienced a breach in the past year. However, there’s still a significant gap between developers’ confidence in their security measur...

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17 Secure Coding Guidelines and Best Practices

One of the most important parts of software development is ensuring that your code is protected as much as possible from a wide range of threats. The number of cybersecurity breaches is going up, which is spurring many companies to raise their cybersecurity b...

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Modern App Development Risks to Watch Out For

Understanding today’s app development risks will help your team save money, improve timelines, and create a better final product.

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Ensuring Mobile App Security in the Age of Hyperconnectivity

In 2021, the hyperconnectivity market was valued at $319.4 billion. By 2031, it’s expected to expand to $2.2 trillion. In fact, according to Forbes, the motto of the future is “anything that can be connected will be connected.” From a user standpoint, this h...

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Coding With AI? You Need a Security Partner Like Kiuwan

Great code isn’t easy to write. Despite the many blog posts that promise people can learn to code in a few weeks with the latest boot camp, most developers take years to hone their craft. Computers speak in absolutes — 1s and 0s. Humans speak in messy, imprec...

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Cybersecurity in America: Top States Affected pt 2: TX, GA, NJ

The United States of America is home to some of the world’s most sophisticated and advanced software ecosystems. As such, it is a prime target for modern cybersecurity challenges, such as hacks and data breaches. Regional cyber statistics from Verizon indicat...

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Cybersecurity in America: Top States Affected pt 1: CA, FL, NY

The surge in cyberattacks, data breaches, and ransomware incidents affecting critical systems in the U.S. led the White House to issue a National Cybersecurity Strategy in March 2023. While cyberattacks concern organizations across the country, this guide wil...

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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 not just a novelty but a necessity to stay competitive in an e...

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How AI 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 spotlight, transforming how organizations approach application secur...

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LATAM Data Breaches: Top 3 Countries Affected

Gone are the days when data breaches were only a concern for countries in the developed world. In today’s increasingly connected and fast-growing digital economy, cybercriminals have shifted their attention south to Latin America (LATAM), where they can...

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Women Making Digital Waves Throughout History

As we enter March, let’s take a moment to recognize Women’s History Month and celebrate the many contributions that women have made throughout history. Women have been at the forefront of innovation and have played a pivotal role in shaping the development of...

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