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The latest News and Information on Application Security including monitoring, testing, and open source.

Three reasons to invest in an ASPM solution in 2024

The pace of software development is astounding! The transition to agile, DevOps, cloud, and the supercharged use of AI is empowering distributed development teams to build software with greater speed and autonomy. In contrast to the remarkable strides in development methodologies, maintaining a robust security posture has become a formidable challenge. AppSec teams are still playing catchup, both outnumbered and out-resourced.

Leveraging OpenAPI as a Core Element of API and Application Security

An application’s attack surface is the sum of all the areas of an application which could be attacked by malicious attackers. This includes the application’s APIs, the underlying code, supporting infrastructure, and any other components which could be compromised. The goal for any organization is to reduce the attack surface area by discovering and minimizing potential vulnerabilities.

Dynamic Application Security Testing: Benefits, Pitfalls, and Top Open-Source Solutions

In code security, not everything is "shift left." Dynamic testing is as important to help developers build and ship secure applications on the right-hand side of the SDLC. Let's explore the benefits, pitfalls, and popular open-source DAST tools in this blog post from the Escape team.

Job-to-be-Done: Understand what is being continuously tested and monitored across my attack surface

In order for AppSec and ProdSec teams to stay on top of their growing attack surface, they must understand what parts of their attack surface are being continuously monitored and scanned, such as where, when, what, and how. This can include, but is not limited to.

ISO 27001 certification: 8 things we learned

Aikido has just gone through the process of becoming ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliant. And one of the things we wish we’d had was some practical, no-nonsense advice on how to get started. Best practices, things to watch out for - basically tips from someone who’d already been through the ISO 27001 certification process. Read more about Aikido’s path to becoming ISO 27001:2022 compliant and the ISO 27001 requirements.

Unveiling Application Security: Threats, Tools, and Best Practices for 2024

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, application security has become a critical component of modern software development. As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, ensuring the integrity of applications and protecting sensitive data that these applications store, process, or handle is of paramount importance. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of application security - exploring key components, testing techniques, essential tools, and best practices - to help you stay ahead of the curve and safeguard your applications from cyber threats.

Cronos Group chooses Aikido Security to strengthen security posture for its companies and customers

An IT match made in… Belgium! Aikido Security, a SaaS startup from Ghent, will provide application security to The Cronos Group, an e-business integrator headquartered in Kontich, with over 5,000 clients across their 570+ companies in the Benelux region. This strategic partnership is set to fortify The Cronos Group’s security posture and Aikido Security’s influence in the cybersecurity industry.