software development
How to implement security into software design from the get-go
Software professionals know that the working relationship between developers and security teams can be complicated. Most security professionals feel it’s part of a …
The threats of modern application architecture are closer than they appear
Modern applications and software have evolved as the transition to the cloud was accelerated by widespread digital transformation, as enterprises of all sizes made heavy …
Putting the “sec” in DevSecOps: An overall reduction of risk
In this Help Net Security interview, Cindy Blake, Senior Security Evangelist at GitLab, talks about the importance of integrating security in DevSecOps and how to overcome the …
Securing open-source code supply chains may help prevent the next big cyberattack
The headline-making supply chain attack on SolarWinds late last year sent a shock wave through the security community and had many CISOs and security leaders asking: “Is my …
Malicious Python packages employ advanced detection evasion techniques
JFrog researchers have discovered 11 malicious Python packages on PyPI, the official third-party package repository for Python, which have been collectively downloaded over …
Lack of API visibility undermines basic principle of security
One of the oldest principles of security is that you cannot secure what you cannot see. Visibility has always been the starting place for monitoring and protecting attack …
GitHub fixed serious npm registry vulnerability, will mandate 2FA use for certain accounts
GitHub has fixed a serious vulnerability that would have allowed attackers to publish new, malicious versions of any existing package on the npm registry. About the fixed …
Illuminating the path: Compliance as the key to security-by-design
Like taxes or going to the dentist, compliance is one of those topics that people often don’t like to contemplate. There are many reasons for the distaste but this …
What is challenging secure application development?
A Censuswide report reveals the biggest security challenges that application security (AppSec) managers and software developers are facing within their organizations in …
5G and edge computing will lead an app development revolution
A ResearchAndMarkets report evaluates the outlook for 5G technology, infrastructure, devices, applications, and services. The report also assesses the technologies, …
Software development: Why security and constant vigilance are everyone’s responsibilities
An report from May 2021 has found that 81% of developers admit to knowingly releasing vulnerable apps, and 76% experienced pressure to sacrifice mobile security for …
Organizations making security trade-offs in the push to innovate
The vast majority of organizations are increasing their investment in application security this year, but they continue to struggle to fully embrace secure innovation. A …