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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...

Developing Data Security For Finance

Cyberattacks are escalating in both frequency and severity across all industries, but the financial sector remains one of the most attractive targets for malicious actors due to the high value of its data. The global average cost of a data breach is $4.88 mil...

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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 Importance of Open-Source Scanning

When almost every application uses multiple open-source elements, securing your open-source code is more important than ever. However, open-source scanning doesn’t have to be a hassle. Discover why open-source scanning is essential and how tools like Kiuwan c...

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5 Reasons to Check Code for Vulnerabilities Before Shipping

Code vulnerabilities are among the leading causes of data and security breaches, alongside human errors. This is because, at the beginning of software development, developers often focus more on functionality and speed of development rather than checking code...

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How to Choose the Best SAST Tools

The scope and number of cyber threats facing developers are growing daily. Companies must adopt robust security measures to safeguard their sensitive data and mitigate the risk of breaches. Static application security testing (SAST) tools empower develop...

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How to Choose Code Scanning Tools

For as fast as the software development process can go, it’s all too easy for application security to become an afterthought. However, the right code scanning tools can make app hardening an organic part of the development lifecycle and protect your team’s ti...

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