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Optimizing AppSec in the financial services sector

Banking organizations must innovate rapidly while maintaining application security to meet customer demands.

Prime Security to Apply AI Guardrails to DevSecOps Workflows - DevOps.com

Prime Security's AI-enhanced platform helps software teams ensure security during development.
The platform identifies security vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle.

Legit Security Adds Application Security Rating Scorecards to ASPM Platform - DevOps.com

Legit Security introduces a scoring system to streamline vulnerability remediation for DevSecOps teams.

Survey Surfaces Steady Gains in DevSecOps Adoption - DevOps.com

Less than half of organizations employ best DevSecOps practices despite recognition of its importance in improving application security.
A clear trend is emerging in investing in security tools and practices among DevOps teams, signaling an increasing focus on security.

AppSec Teams, DevOps Teams Facing Security Strain - DevOps.com

AppSec teams face increased pressure due to rapid DevSecOps adoption and the complexity introduced by generative AI, necessitating improved collaboration with development teams.

Backslash Security Adds Simulation and Generative AI Tools to DevSecOps Platform - DevOps.com

Backslash Security adds upgrade simulation & LLM usage for DevSecOps teams, enhancing application security posture management.

Optimizing AppSec in the financial services sector

Banking organizations must innovate rapidly while maintaining application security to meet customer demands.

Prime Security to Apply AI Guardrails to DevSecOps Workflows - DevOps.com

Prime Security's AI-enhanced platform helps software teams ensure security during development.
The platform identifies security vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle.

Legit Security Adds Application Security Rating Scorecards to ASPM Platform - DevOps.com

Legit Security introduces a scoring system to streamline vulnerability remediation for DevSecOps teams.

Survey Surfaces Steady Gains in DevSecOps Adoption - DevOps.com

Less than half of organizations employ best DevSecOps practices despite recognition of its importance in improving application security.
A clear trend is emerging in investing in security tools and practices among DevOps teams, signaling an increasing focus on security.

AppSec Teams, DevOps Teams Facing Security Strain - DevOps.com

AppSec teams face increased pressure due to rapid DevSecOps adoption and the complexity introduced by generative AI, necessitating improved collaboration with development teams.

Backslash Security Adds Simulation and Generative AI Tools to DevSecOps Platform - DevOps.com

Backslash Security adds upgrade simulation & LLM usage for DevSecOps teams, enhancing application security posture management.
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Bridging the gap: How security teams can engage developers in security programs

Engaging developers in security practices enhances overall cybersecurity by aligning security measures with their existing workflows.

Few software developers employ secure by design training, research finds

Less than 4% of software developers prioritize cybersecurity training in design.
Only 3.87 application security specialists exist per 100 developers.
Large firms can cut vulnerabilities by over 50% with secure design practices.
There's an urgent need to improve cybersecurity training amid rising cyber threats.

Open source package entry points could be used for command jacking

Threat actors exploit entry points in open source packages to execute malicious commands and compromise applications.
Developers are cautioned to carefully evaluate open source packages to mitigate risks of supply chain attacks.

Hackers Tapping into Company Systems to Test Security Features | HackerNoon

Implementing SAST best practices is vital for securing code and identifying vulnerabilities in an evolving digital landscape.

Identify vulnerabilities across application environments

Securing application environments is essential for operational security, compliance, and customer trust, requiring identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities through detailed understanding and effective strategies.

Survey: Cyberattacks Aimed at Software Supply Chains are Pervasive - DevOps.com

91% of organizations have experienced a software supply chain incident in the past year
Zero-day exploits and misconfigured cloud services are the most common attack vectors

Bridging the gap: How security teams can engage developers in security programs

Engaging developers in security practices enhances overall cybersecurity by aligning security measures with their existing workflows.

Few software developers employ secure by design training, research finds

Less than 4% of software developers prioritize cybersecurity training in design.
Only 3.87 application security specialists exist per 100 developers.
Large firms can cut vulnerabilities by over 50% with secure design practices.
There's an urgent need to improve cybersecurity training amid rising cyber threats.

Open source package entry points could be used for command jacking

Threat actors exploit entry points in open source packages to execute malicious commands and compromise applications.
Developers are cautioned to carefully evaluate open source packages to mitigate risks of supply chain attacks.

Hackers Tapping into Company Systems to Test Security Features | HackerNoon

Implementing SAST best practices is vital for securing code and identifying vulnerabilities in an evolving digital landscape.

Identify vulnerabilities across application environments

Securing application environments is essential for operational security, compliance, and customer trust, requiring identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities through detailed understanding and effective strategies.

Survey: Cyberattacks Aimed at Software Supply Chains are Pervasive - DevOps.com

91% of organizations have experienced a software supply chain incident in the past year
Zero-day exploits and misconfigured cloud services are the most common attack vectors
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Improving Application Security Requires Defining Better Metrics

Identify and fix potential risks before exploitation to enhance application security in a cloud environment.
Aligning success metrics between AppSec and development teams is vital for improving security posture.

DefectDojo Raises $7 Million to Enhance AppSec Innovation and Market Expansion

DefectDojo secures $7 million funding to enhance application security and risk management.
The platform aggregates data and automates workflows for better vulnerability management.
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from London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
Information security

Strengthening application security: A guide for tech firms - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Application security is vital for protecting sensitive data and maintaining business operations against evolving cyber threats.

Report: High Risks to Software Supply Chains are Commonplace - DevOps.com

95% of organizations have critical risks in their software supply chain.

Frontend Application Security: Tips and Tricks

Data breaches are becoming more common, with the average cost reaching $4.45 million.
Frontend application security is crucial for businesses to protect against modern-day attackers.

Strengthening application security: A guide for tech firms - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Application security is vital for protecting sensitive data and maintaining business operations against evolving cyber threats.

Report: High Risks to Software Supply Chains are Commonplace - DevOps.com

95% of organizations have critical risks in their software supply chain.

Frontend Application Security: Tips and Tricks

Data breaches are becoming more common, with the average cost reaching $4.45 million.
Frontend application security is crucial for businesses to protect against modern-day attackers.
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Securing a Spring Boot Application with Cerbos - Semaphore

Cerbos centralizes authorization policies, simplifying access control management and enhancing application security.

OpenShift virtualization enhancements released from Red Hat | App Developer Magazine

Red Hat OpenShift 4.16 enhances hybrid cloud application development and security, enabling organizations to balance modern infrastructure with legacy workloads.
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Generative AI in Application Security report from Checkmarx | App Developer Magazine

Checkmarx's report highlights the tension between leveraging generative AI benefits and establishing governance to mitigate emerging risks in enterprise application development.

AWS CISO: In AI gold rush, folks forget application security

Corporations rushing to implement AI overlook application security, especially in generative AI.
Securing AI involves three layers: training environment, tools for running applications, and application security on top.
Lack of attention to application security in AI deployment poses risks of data misuse and exploitation.

Cycode Acquires Bearer to Extend ASPM Platform - DevOps.com

Cycode acquires Bearer, enhancing DevSecOps capabilities with generative AI tools for application security.
Bearer's tools for security testing integrate with Cycode's ASPM platform for better risk assessment.

Mobb unveils vulnerability fixer for GitHub users

Mobb Fixer provides developers with code fixes for security alerts in GitHub pull requests.
Mobb's remediation technology combines security research and traditional semantic analysis with generative AI to enhance code coverage.

Generative AI in Application Security report from Checkmarx | App Developer Magazine

Checkmarx's report highlights the tension between leveraging generative AI benefits and establishing governance to mitigate emerging risks in enterprise application development.

AWS CISO: In AI gold rush, folks forget application security

Corporations rushing to implement AI overlook application security, especially in generative AI.
Securing AI involves three layers: training environment, tools for running applications, and application security on top.
Lack of attention to application security in AI deployment poses risks of data misuse and exploitation.

Cycode Acquires Bearer to Extend ASPM Platform - DevOps.com

Cycode acquires Bearer, enhancing DevSecOps capabilities with generative AI tools for application security.
Bearer's tools for security testing integrate with Cycode's ASPM platform for better risk assessment.

Mobb unveils vulnerability fixer for GitHub users

Mobb Fixer provides developers with code fixes for security alerts in GitHub pull requests.
Mobb's remediation technology combines security research and traditional semantic analysis with generative AI to enhance code coverage.
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Cloudflare Application Security Report Highlights Surge in DDoS Attacks and CVE Exploits

Increase in malicious traffic due to geopolitical events and voting seasons highlighted in Cloudflare's 2024 Application Security Report.

6 Types of Applications Security Testing You Must Know About

A proactive and holistic application security strategy is crucial to secure applications across different phases of development and deployment.

Secure Code Warrior Unveils Agent to Manage Commit Permissions - DevOps.com

SCW Trust Agent assesses developer's security competency and allows custom policy configuration for code repositories.

Harness Survey Surfaces Raft of DevOps Challenges - DevOps.com

Many software engineering leaders and practitioners struggle to release code without risking failures, facing challenges like manual rollbacks and slow testing processes.

Snyk Adds Second ASPM Tool to Portfolio - DevOps.com

Snyk AppRisk Pro leverages AI and ML for deeper insights into application construction, prioritizing remediation efforts, and detecting secrets in code.

Recap KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024 with OX Security - Amazic

Cloud-native architectures and Kubernetes complexity
Application security best practices and compliance strategies

Veracode Report Shines Spotlight on Massive Application Security Debt - DevOps.com

42% of applications have unfixed flaws for over a year
46% of organizations have critical security debt

API with NestJS #145. Securing applications with Helmet

Using the Helmet library with NestJS can help protect applications from vulnerabilities by setting appropriate response headers.
The Helmet library maintains a set of security-related response headers and keeps the list up to date with new headers and deprecating unnecessary ones.

Security Across the SDLC - DevOps.com

Application and infrastructure security are becoming increasingly blurred.
DevOps now views security as a crucial part of the development process.

One in four apps remain exposed to Log4Shell

Approximately one in four applications are still dependent on outdated Log4j libraries, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation.
Only a small minority of developers updated their Log4j libraries after the vulnerability was disclosed, with the majority never updating third-party libraries in general.
#application security
from TechRepublic
11 months ago
Information security

Google Workspace Marketplace: 4 Tips for Choosing the Best Apps

The Independent Security Verification badge indicates that an application in the Google Workspace Marketplace has undergone a third-party security review.
Applications with the badge should be prioritized when evaluating options in the Marketplace.

Application Security Startup Aikido Security Raises 5 Million

Aikido Security has raised €5 million in seed funding.
The Belgium-based startup aims to provide SaaS businesses with an all-in-one platform for application security.
The new investment will help Aikido enhance its platform and expand its international presence.

Google Workspace Marketplace: 4 Tips for Choosing the Best Apps

The Independent Security Verification badge indicates that an application in the Google Workspace Marketplace has undergone a third-party security review.
Applications with the badge should be prioritized when evaluating options in the Marketplace.

Application Security Startup Aikido Security Raises 5 Million

Aikido Security has raised €5 million in seed funding.
The Belgium-based startup aims to provide SaaS businesses with an all-in-one platform for application security.
The new investment will help Aikido enhance its platform and expand its international presence.
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Bridging the gap: Unified APM and AppSec for modern application development

Collaboration between application and security teams is crucial for leveraging APM data in enhancing app security.
APM tools provide valuable insight into application behavior for security purposes.
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