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The Top 15 Open-Source Software Security Risks

We’ll walk you through some of the top open-source software security risks and discuss the tools and processes you can use to mitigate them.

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The ROI of Application Security: Defense Is a Business Advantage

Cybersecurity is evolving faster than ever, and the cost of a security incident continues to grow with it. IBM’s “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023” showed that the financial impact of the average cybersecurity intrusion has risen to 4.45 mi...

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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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What Is Vulnerability Remediation and Why Is It Essential to the SDLC?

As our use of technology grows and evolves, so do the threats presented by bad actors constantly looking for ways to exploit software vulnerabilities. Mitigating these risks during the software development lifecycle (SDLC) has become critical in helping devel...

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What Is Clean Code and Does It Promote Security?

Cranking out line after line of code has become cheap and easy with generative AI. However, as with most things in life, more is not necessarily better — especially regarding code. Combined with a race-to-market mindset and accelerating feature creep, this&nb...

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Do Your Apps Use Third-Party Components? Scan Your Code

Many software projects incorporate third-party components to add specific functionality. One of the biggest problems IT teams face is keeping up with what’s being used. Without a rigorous framework governing their use, applications can become a Wild West full...

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What Code Security Risks Exist Beyond OWASP Top 10?

The OWASP Top 10 is a great starting point for mitigating code security risks. However, businesses that want to be prepared for modern cyber threats must go beyond a checklist of typical threat vectors. Incorporating security at every touchpoint allows develo...

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Shifting Left with Security: DevSecOps for Early Vulnerability Detection

Complacency and passivity are no longer options for app security. Today’s software build failures can become tomorrow’s headaches when hackers locate the vulnerabilities your company failed to detect. A successful cyber attack can lead to data breaches, ...

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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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Your Guide to Static Testing vs. Dynamic Testing

As developers continuously push for quicker release cycles without compromising on quality, using effective testing strategies and tools is key to improving quality and efficiency. Code analysis is one of the most effective forms of testing, as it helps find ...

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A Guide to SBOM Best Practices and Fundamentals

Organizations and developers who create and maintain software may have software bills of materials (SBOMs) but don’t quite hit the mark when creating them. Sure, they know SBOMs are important for software transparency and vulnerability tracking. However, know...

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The Top 15 Open-Source Software Security Risks

The ROI of Application Security: Defense Is a Business Advantage

17 Secure Coding Guidelines and Best Practices

What Is Vulnerability Remediation and Why Is It Essential to the SDLC?

What Is Clean Code and Does It Promote Security?

Do Your Apps Use Third-Party Components? Scan Your Code

What Code Security Risks Exist Beyond OWASP Top 10?

Shifting Left with Security: DevSecOps for Early Vulnerability Detection

Modern App Development Risks to Watch Out For

Ensuring Mobile App Security in the Age of Hyperconnectivity

Your Guide to Static Testing vs. Dynamic Testing

A Guide to SBOM Best Practices and Fundamentals

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