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Why Visma chose Aikido Security for its 170+ companies

Visma selects Aikido security, entrusting them to deliver software security to their portfolio of 170+ companies. Securing software is vitally important to Visma, whose operations deliver software to dynamic SMEs, powerhouse corporations, and key public institutions worldwide. Together, Visma and Aikido are not just participating in the future of application security; they are creating it.

How to Improve Cybersecurity with Datadog's End-to-End Observability Tailored For the US Government

Watch this webinar to learn how: The Datadog platform helps agencies work across silos that separate development, operations, and security teams to foster collaboration and improve cybersecurity posture Datadog has committed to higher levels of security authorizations, including FedRAMP® High, and Impact Level 5 for DoD agencies Our end-to-end observability platform helps agencies address the unique challenges faced by IT leaders in government, including compliance with stringent security standards outlined in Executive Orders and other regulatory directives.

The Imperative Need for Consolidation in Web App Security and Delivery

In today’s rapidly evolving digital and cyber landscape, securing and delivering applications efficiently is crucial for businesses of all sizes. The pursuit of uninterrupted service is no longer the only focus. Security concerns have taken center stage, transforming the landscape into a battleground where the slightest disruption triggers a search for root causes and solutions. When websites falter, application owners navigate a maze of possibilities.

The 7 Essential Components for ASPM (Application Security Posture Management)

As attack vectors expand due to architectural changes, such as distributed cloud deployment, APIs, and multiple access mechanisms, modern apps are under increasing threat. Additionally, with an ever-growing feature set, rapid release cycles, and dependency on third-party libraries, security is impacted at every application stage of the SDLC. Application-layer attacks have spiked by as much as 80% in 2023.

Snyk's AppSec dream team

With springtime just around the corner, there’s a lot to be excited about — warmer weather, longer days, and, most importantly, basketball! In honor of the upcoming March Madness tournament, we’ve put together our own dream team for AppSec. Read on to discover the all-star features in application security this year and how they can help your team get a slam dunk in protecting applications from code to cloud.

Security Debt: A Growing Threat to Application Security

Security debt is a major and growing problem in software development with significant implications for application security, according to Veracode's State of Software Security 2024 Report. Let’s delve a bit deeper into the scope and risk of security debt, and gain some insights for application security managers to effectively address this challenge. Security debt refers to software flaws that remain unfixed for a year or more.

AI - Boon or Bane for Appsec

Are you ready to dive into the world of application security and artificial intelligence? Watch the exclusive talk by the renowned Julian Totzek Hallhuber, Solutions Architecture Manager at Veracode, during Mind the Sec 2023 in Brazil. In this engaging talk, Julian explores the advantages and disadvantages of using AI in the AppSec landscape and discovers how AI is revolutionizing the way we protect our applications from constantly evolving cyber threats.

Using webhooks to boost cloud-native application security

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud-native applications built with containers and Kubernetes, webhooks serve as the communication backbone, facilitating seamless integration between various components, especially in the realms of security, networking, and troubleshooting. This is further amplified when combined with popular collaboration tools such as Jira and Slack.

ASPM Best Practices for Secure Success

The days where applications were monoliths built of proprietary code, and releases were set quarterly are no more. Instead, they have been replaced by fast paced development sprints, with software created using plenty of code from open-source repositories. The growing complexities of software development and the associated risks have far exceeded the abilities of traditional application security.