In today’s digitally interconnected world, software plays an integral role in our daily lives. From online banking and e-commerce to healthcare and transportation, software applications are at the heart of our technological infrastructure. However, with the increasing reliance on software,…
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Why GraphQL API Security Is Unique
Enterprise security teams have had since 2015 to familiarize themselves with GraphQL API security. But many — if not most — still haven’t captured the security nuances of the popular open-source query language. Simply understanding GraphQL’s processes and vulnerable attack…
Unpacking the New National Cybersecurity Strategy: Key Takeaways for Developers and Security Experts
At Black Hat 2023, Kemba Walden, Acting National Cyber Director at the White House, outlined a new national cybersecurity strategy aimed at strengthening defenses through workforce development and technology initiatives. For developers and technology professionals, this strategy has major implications,…
Making Life Easier for Developers: How Fastly’s Edge Cloud Platform Simplifies App Security for Developers
In the constant struggle between security and agility, developers often draw the short straw. Tasked with rapidly building and deploying code, engineers get bogged down handling security incidents or remediating vulnerabilities. The friction between creating quickly and creating securely slows…
The Top Cybersecurity Risks in Agile Software Development
Agile software development has transformed how software is created and delivered. It fosters collaboration, flexibility, and quick development cycles, making it appealing to many teams. However, Agile’s numerous advantages come with specific cybersecurity risks that developers must address. In this…
A Comprehensive Approach To Enhancing IoT Security With Artificial Intelligence
In today’s interconnected society, the Internet of Things (IoT) has seamlessly integrated itself into our daily lives. From smart homes to industrial automation, the number of IoT devices continues to grow exponentially. However, along with these advancements comes the need…
Protect Your Keys: Lessons from the Azure Key Breach
On July 11, 2023, Microsoft released details of a coordinated attack from threat actors, identified as Storm-0558. This state-sponsored espionage group infiltrated email systems in an effort to collect information from targets such as the U.S. State and Commerce Departments.…
JWT Token Revocation: Centralized Control vs. Distributed Kafka Handling
Tokens are essential for secure digital access, but what if you need to revoke them? Despite our best efforts, there are times when tokens can be compromised. This may occur due to coding errors, accidental logging, zero-day vulnerabilities, and other…
Identity and Access Management Best Practices
Identity and access management (IAM) is fundamental to modern cybersecurity and operational efficiency. It allows organizations to secure their data, comply with regulations, improve user productivity, and build a strong foundation for trustworthy and successful business operations. A robust IAM…
Best Practices To Secure Data Transmission
In today’s interconnected global marketplace, secure data transmission is more crucial than ever. As digital platforms become increasingly important for financial transactions and personal communications, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data is vital. If someone gets unauthorized access to…