In today's interconnected world, securing the software supply chain is crucial for maintaining robust application security. Developers often rely on package managers to import third-party code and libraries, but this convenience comes with risks. Insecure code downloads can introduce vulnerabilities that compromise the integrity of your software. In this blog post, we will explore essential steps to secure the supply chain and prevent developers from downloading insecure code from package managers.

Over the past few months, our collective fascination with AI has reached unprecedented heights, leading to an influx of information and discussions on its potential implications. It seems that wherever we turn, AI dominates the conversation. AI has captivated the imaginations of tech enthusiasts, researchers, and everyday individuals alike. At the tender age of 11, I received my very first computer, the legendary ZX Spectrum. Looking back, it's hard to believe how much has changed since then.

Ten represents the completion of a cycle and the beginning of a new one, as there are ten digits in our base-10 number system. We've scanned nearly 140 trillion lines of code, so we can’t help but pick up on the one and the zero in our exciting announcement. It's the tenth publication of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Application Security Testing (AST), and we are pleased to announce we are a Leader for the tenth consecutive time.

I look back on L0pht’s testimony before Congress in 1998 with a mix of pride and reflection. It’s been twenty-five years since our group of hackers (or vulnerability researchers, if you will) stepped up to raise awareness about the importance of internet security in front of some of the world’s most powerful lawmakers. This event marked the beginning of a long journey towards increased cybersecurity awareness and implementation of measures to protect our digital world.

Back in 2022 while browsing through lists of recently disclosed vulnerabilities, I happened upon some Adobe Commerce/Magento Open Source vulnerabilities , that were reported to be exploited in the wild and can be exploited to achieve remote code execution, a combination which always motivates me to take a quick look at the vulnerability.

Managing software security risk is a high-stakes race that’s getting harder to win. Enter Veracode Fix: the intelligent remediation solution that helps you pay down security debt at scale and deliver more secure software, faster, for less effort and cost.

AI coding is here, and it’s transforming the way we create software. The use of AI in coding is actively revolutionizing the industry and increasing developer productivity by 55%. However, just because we can use AI in coding doesn't mean we should adopt it blindly without considering the potential risks and unintended consequences.

Technology is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can make new experiences possible and elevate productivity. On the other hand, it introduces new threats and attack vectors; and it can widen the gap even further between our ability to produce software and our ability to secure it. Getting faster at creating and finding security flaws does not make us faster at fixing them; data shows us that one in four vulnerabilities remain open well over a year after first discovery.

Application security is about so much more than scanning. The Velocity Partner Program aligns Veracode and our Partners as together we deliver application security solutions and services that enable customers to build a secure DevOps program. The Velocity Partner Program empowers our partners in their trusted advisor role to address key security requirements and business challenges customers are facing throughout their application security journey.