Safely Using Third-Party Code in Applications
Third-party code is invaluable for helping applications function, but it can also be vulnerable to attacks. Learn how to use it safely and protect your app.
October marks the annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a joint initiative from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA). Established in 2004, this month-long event is dedicated to promoting cybersecurity awareness and ensuring that individuals, businesses, and organizations remain vigilant in protecting their online assets.
In 2024, the theme is “Secure Our World,” emphasizing the importance of basic cybersecurity habits that everyone can adopt to stay safe online.
This year’s theme encourages people to implement simple yet effective security measures. Here are a few tips:
Cybersecurity isn’t just about one action—it’s the sum of many practices working together across all levels. While basic security hygiene, such as recognizing phishing attempts, using MFA, and updating software, is essential for everyone, software developers have additional security responsibilities. For developers, good security hygiene includes writing high-quality, secure code, regularly running Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) scans, and having a plan in place to remediate vulnerabilities.
Kiuwan is here to help developers meet those higher standards of security hygiene. With our SAST and SCA tools, development teams can detect and fix vulnerabilities early in both proprietary code and open-source components. By seamlessly integrating into your DevSecOps pipeline, Kiuwan ensures that security is built into every stage of development. In a world where security is everyone’s responsibility, Kiuwan provides developers with the tools to safeguard applications, protect sensitive data, and maintain the agility needed to deliver quality, secure software.
Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and this October is the perfect time to reflect on the role we all play in staying secure online. Whether it’s adopting safer practices or using the right tools, there are many ways to protect your digital world. If you’re ready to strengthen your app security, explore everything Kiuwan has to offer with a free demo—we’re here to help you secure your world.
