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Appknox - Highest Rated Mobile Application Security Solution

Launching a mobile enterprise application is no easy feat and one minor security breach can undo all your hard work in no time. With the right security platform, you can detect and fix security vulnerabilities without losing sleep. Say hello to Appknox, a plug-and-play security solution that secures your mobile enterprise applications in less than 60 minutes. Rated the highest in security products in Gartner and being a high performer on G2crowd for SAST, we set ourselves apart from our competition by allowing you to integrate your SDLC with all project management and CI-CD toolchain.

How to cyber security: Invisible application security

Invisible application security is the concept of integrating and automating AppSec testing with little interruption to developer workflows. I really love the keyless entry system on my car. The “key” is not a key in the traditional sense; all I have to do is put it in my pocket and forget about it. When I reach for the car door handle, it simply unlocks. When I leave the car, I wave my hand over the handle to lock the car.

Web application security - 2021 update

Now more than ever it is critical for businesses to be successful during the pandemic with online sales. However, this is also where we often find cybercriminals are most successful. Internet security can be complex and is continuously being forced to change and stay up to date, with new cyber threats that come to light each day. However, one big threat that is typically overlooked is web application security. How important is web application security you ask?

A Comprehensive Approach to DAST

In the modern DevOps framework, the security has shifted to the left and Application Security Testing (AST) techniques like DAST have become even more important. The latest Forrester reports indicate that application weaknesses and software vulnerabilities are the most common attack methods, and businesses fall victim to ransomware every 11 seconds. Further, modern-day businesses are consistently grappling with fast-paced development and industry disruptions.

Defending against the cyber pandemic demands holistic security and intelligent DevSecOps

Learn how Synopsys AppSec tools and services can help your organization deliver a holistic security approach to address rising cyber threats. Not only has the number of cyber attacks increased dramatically in 2020, but the ingenuity and scale of the attacks has also jumped way off the charts. The SolarWinds attack was “the largest and most sophisticated attack the world has ever seen” with the number of software engineers working on these attacks estimated to be over 1,000.

Veracode Ranked as a Strong Performer in Forrester Wave Software Composition Analysis Report

Veracode has been recognized in a report Forrester Research recently released, The Forrester Wave™: Software Composition Analysis, Q3 2021 . The report helps security professionals select a software composition analysis (SCA) vendor that best fits their needs. The report, which evaluates 10 SCA vendors against 37 criteria, ranks Veracode as a strong performer.

Synopsys | Software security can unleash business potential

In any business today there comes a moment. The moment you realize… You can secure the code as fast as you write it. Instead of testing everything, you could just test the right things. It’s not about tools but intelligent risk management. That’s the moment you choose Synopsys. Build secure, high quality software faster.

Key Insights into Gartner Hype Cycle for Application Security 2021

Gartner Hype Cycle started as a graphical representation method to represent the adoption, evolution, and maturity of new emerging technologies. Over time, it has now transformed into a highly potent and reliable powerhouse of smart insights into how emerging technologies will evolve in the future.

Web application security explained: reviewing WAS testing, best practices, and tools

In today’s corporate environment, business is predominantly conducted online. Most organizations have a website or some type of web application that functions as the hub of their online operations.In today’s corporate environment, business is predominantly conducted online. Most organizations have a website or some type of web application that functions as the hub of their online operations.

Create a Custom Policy in the Veracode Platform

In this video, you will learn how to create a custom policy in the Veracode Platform. The Veracode Platform enables you to create an application security policy against which you can evaluate and measure your applications. You can create, edit, or delete a policy. You must have the Policy Administrator role to perform policy maintenance activities. Policies can comprise one or more of the following types of requirements for your applications: rules, scan requirements, and remediation grace periods. You define the requirements while creating a new policy.