A cloud-based application security assessment (or ASA) is a systematic evaluation to identify vulnerabilities and improve security in cloud applications. It aims to ensure the application’s structural, design, and operational integrity against all cyber threats. A staggering 82% of data breaches in 2023 involved data stored in the cloud.

Addressing the security intricacies of sophisticated automation frameworks, in our case the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments, is always challenging. The inherent complexity of such environments, characterized by the multitude of components that are each performing distinct tasks, necessitates a dynamic and adaptable rule engine to ensure the security of our pipelines.

Today at RSA Conference 2024, Mend.io and Sysdig unveiled a joint solution targeted at helping developers, DevOps, and security teams accelerate secure software delivery from development to deployment. The integration incorporates the exchange of runtime insights and application ownership context between Sysdig Secure and Mend Container to provide users with superior, end-to-end, and risk-based vulnerability prioritization and remediation across development and production environments.

Embracing a shift-left security approach in software development will not only enhance your application security but will also accelerate your software product's time to market. By integrating security practices early in the software development lifecycle (SDLC)—particularly in your cloud-native applications—you can navigate modern cyber threats more effectively as you get to market more swiftly.

Modern technology continues to assist, enhance, and shape every aspect of our lives—in our work, our homes, and even our vehicles. Home security video cameras and car dashcams are prevalent ways to ensure our personal safety and security. A popular electric vehicle has a “sentry mode” that is a perfect example of a system that monitors and captures events happening around the vehicle, providing information about incidents to vehicle owners.

The RSA Conference 2024 was a landmark event for Panoptica as we unveiled three transformative solutions: Smart CDR, GenAI Dynamic Remediation, and Security Graph Query. These tools work together seamlessly to strengthen your security architecture and ensure readiness against today's complex and evolving threats. Let’s take a look at each of these exciting new capabilities.

TL;DR we raised a lot of money and we’re ready to go big. We've raised $17M to bring “no BS” security to devs. We’re happy to welcome Henri Tilloy from Singular.vc on board, who is again joined by Notion Capital and Connect Ventures. This round comes just 6 months after we raised $5.3M in seed funding. That’s fast.

Application security is vital for ensuring the resilience of organizations, as it encompasses measures and practices that safeguard applications against potential threats and vulnerabilities. It plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive data, preventing unauthorized access, and maintaining the integrity and availability of applications.

This blog post dives into four essential strategies to enhance AppSec accountability: establishing clear security policies, utilizing advanced tools and automation, fostering a security-conscious culture, and implementing security orchestration. Readers will gain valuable insights into aligning their cybersecurity measures with business goals, ensuring a robust and strategic AppSec framework.