Tag: Secure software development

The Critical Importance of Application Security | Addressing Emerging Threats

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The Evolving Threat Landscape Recent developments in cybersecurity have underscored the growing risks associated with application security, as attackers continue to exploit vulnerabilities in enterprise applications, APIs, and cloud environments. With the proliferation of zero-day exploits and API-based attack vectors, organizations are facing an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape that demands proactive security measures. A recent study by Veracode revealed that over 76% of applications contain at least one security flaw, with nearly a quarter of them classified as high-severity vulnerabilities. These security gaps highlight the urgent need for enterprises to…

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Building a Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

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Organizations can minimize cyber risks by embedding security controls at every stage of software development. Here’s how: Secure Architecture & Design Implement Zero Trust security models.Enforce least privilege access (LPA) for developers and admins.Integrate Threat Modeling early in the development process. Secure Coding Practices Enforce secure coding guidelines (OWASP Top 10).Implement code reviews and static application security testing (SAST).Use memory-safe languages like Rust instead of C/C++. Continuous Security Testing Perform penetration testing (pen-testing) on applications.Automate dynamic application security testing (DAST).Monitor for runtime security anomalies with extended detection and response (XDR).…

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