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A Developer’s Guide to Open-Source Code Management

The power of open source code lies in the massive number of developers who contribute to it and test it. However, the same elements that make open-source code so appealing also make it vulnerable to security risks.

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App Security Is Reputation Security

According to a report by IBM, the average data breach cost is a staggering $4.88 million US dollars. As a result, more than 50% of companies have increased their app security investments, realizing the urgent need to minimize the risk of a potential breach. F...

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7 Common App Security Misconfigurations

Everyone makes mistakes at work. That’s human nature. People get distracted and forget things. Most of the time, it’s no big deal. For one Pentagon staffer, however, a simple oversight led to a data leak that exposed U.S. military emails to the internet. This...

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The Importance of Automated Code Review for App Security

With cyber threats evolving alarmingly, safeguarding your applications against vulnerabilities has never been more critical. Cybercrime is currently projected to cost approximately $10.5 globally starting in 2025. Using tools such as automated code review wil...

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The Cost of Poor Source Code Quality

To boost your bottom line, you must produce top-notch code and identify and fix all instances of low-quality code. Low-quality code refers to code that is poorly written, containing bugs and readability issues, among other problems. Poor code quality can lead...

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Scared of a Data Breach? You Should Be

Data breaches are not only a massive headache for companies to deal with, but they can also have severe legal and financial implications. Software developers and companies have become more wary of data breaches in recent years. Although cybersecurity awarenes...

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Automated Threats: What App Developers Need to Know

Did you know that 2,200 cyber attacks happen every single day? With that sort of relentless onslaught, it might make you wonder who has that much time on their hands. But, the reality we know all too well is that while human attackers may be orchestratin...

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7 Causes of Open-Source Integration Headaches (and How to Avoid Them)

Open-source software lets businesses leverage the power of the best and brightest developers in the world. It can drastically increase productivity and reduce time to market by providing a shortcut to building products. However, despite its widespread use—you...

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5 Tips to Build a Culture of Security at Your Company

Despite increased cybersecurity capabilities and awareness, the sophistication of threat actors has also increased in parallel, leading to a rise in cyberattacks. An IBM report placed the global average cost of a data breach at $4.88 million U.S. dollars. Cyb...

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Cybersecurity in America: Top States Affected pt 1: CA, FL, NY

The surge in cyberattacks, data breaches, and ransomware incidents affecting critical systems in the U.S. led the White House to issue a National Cybersecurity Strategy in March 2023. While cyberattacks concern organizations nationwide, this guide will examin...

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Endpoint Management: What It Is and How It Affects App Security

Endpoint security is a critical component in a comprehensive approach to application security. As applications often interact with various endpoints—devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets—each represents a potential vulnerability that malicious actors...

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Software Update Security: The Developer’s Role

The Role of Software Updates in Cybersecurity As cyber threats continue to evolve, the role of software updates in cybersecurity cannot be understated. Updates are key in identifying flaws in a system and handling zero-day vulnerabilities early enough. Secure...

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