Lax security measures in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) can lead to severe financial repercussions for organizations. The Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report highlights this growing risk, stating, "Our ways-in analysis witnessed a substantial growth of attacks involving the exploitation of vulnerabilities as the critical path to initiate a breach when compared to previous years.

Jay Jacobs and I recently delivered an RSA presentation called Quantifying the Probability of Flaws in Open Source. Since many people didn’t get a chance to see it, I thought I’d summarize some of the findings here for posterity. The question we investigated was simple, at least conceptually: what are the red flags of an open-source repository? Are there characteristics of a given open source library that would reliably indicate it was safer than others?

In this blog, we’re going to examine the Veracode CLI tool. Available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, the imaginatively named binary veracode can perform a variety of functions across the SDLC. Installing the tool is easy, just follow the steps in the documentation.

In today's digital landscape, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) play an important role in driving innovation. They allow teams to integrate new applications with existing systems, reuse code and deliver software more efficiently. But, APIs are also prime targets for hackers due to their public availability and the large amounts of web data they transmit. API vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and various other forms of attacks.

Here’s what you need to know about the progression of the Polyfill supply chain attack and how to respond.

As Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), it's crucial to manage risks in a holistic and consolidated manner as the landscape of threats, particularly those targeting applications, continues to evolve and expand. With the increasing reliance on digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud-based services, the attack surface for potential cyber threats is growing and changing.

Veracode Scan for VS Code was one of the big hits on the expo floor at the RSA Security conference in May this year. People liked the integration of Veracode Static, Veracode SCA, and Veracode Fix into a single extension, giving developers the tools to scan their code and resolve problems with AI assistance while they are actively developing code.

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the maturity of an organization's Application Security (AppSec) program is not just beneficial; it's imperative for resilience at scale and reducing security debt accumulation. Since software is increasingly central to business operations, the need for robust AppSec programs has never been more critical. Here’s a guide to understanding the various stages of AppSec maturity and how to evolve through them for effective risk management.

Cyberattacks are a growing threat, making it crucial for us to understand the tools and techniques available to secure applications. Today, we dive into the differences and similarities between Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Penetration Testing with insights from a Veracode industry expert and certified penetration tester, Florian Walter. DAST is an automated technique designed to identify security vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs during runtime.