Developing secure APIs is crucial, but testing them thoroughly can be time-consuming and difficult without the right tools. A new offering called CodeSec from application security provider Contrast Security aims to make robust API security testing quick, accurate, and accessible…
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Gradle Version Catalogs on Android
Gradle version catalogs allow us to add and maintain dependencies in an easy and scalable way. Apps grow, and managing projects with several development teams increases the compilation time. One potential solution to address this issue involves segmenting the project…
Spring Authentication With MetaMask
When choosing a user authentication method for your application, you usually have several options: develop your own system for identification, authentication, and authorization, or use a ready-made solution. A ready-made solution means that the user already has an account on…
The Role of Threat Modeling in Software Development: A Cybersecurity Perspective
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,…
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.…