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What Is Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)?

Application security posture management (ASPM) centralizes and automates the monitoring, evaluation, and management of application security across an organization’s software lifecycle. ASPM provides a unified view of the risk posture by aggregating data from various security tools, such as static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and runtime protection solutions.

AppSec Tools: From Reactive to Proactive, Devs Take Action! #developer #appsec

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Why Patch Management is Important and How to Get It Right

If you’ve ever been burned by a late-stage security patch—hours before a release, in production, or during a holiday—you know patch management isn’t just an IT checkbox. It’s a make-or-break part of modern software delivery. Yet too often, it’s reactive, fragmented, and bolted on after the fact. This guide breaks down how to make patch management a proactive, automated, and developer-aligned process—without slowing you down.

Don't Let Your AI Be the Next Log4j

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

What is Software Composition Analysis (SCA)?

Software Composition Analysis (SCA) is a process that identifies and manages open-source components within a software project, including their licenses, vulnerabilities, and dependencies. It helps organizations understand what open-source software is being used, mitigate security risks, and ensure license compliance. SCA tools scan application code to detect all third-party components and their dependencies.

Developers: Build Trust, Foster Security Culture, Stay Updated! #developers #appsec

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

You Don't Need College to Succeed in #Cybersecurity #careerintech

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Automatically Update Dependencies in Maven: A Step-By-Step Guide

If your Maven project feels like a ticking time bomb of outdated dependencies, you’re not alone. Developers often put off updates—until a critical CVE or compatibility issue makes them wish they hadn’t. Keeping your dependencies current doesn’t just reduce risk—it improves performance, adds features, and aligns with best practices in secure software development.

From Developer to Cybersecurity Without Certs - Ed Urbasius' Story | Secrets of AppSec Champions

As the cybersecurity industry grows, more professionals are breaking into security from nontraditional backgrounds. In this episode, Edvinous Urbasius, a former developer turned cybersecurity consultant, shares his unfiltered story of how he got into the field without certifications—and what he learned on the job in a SOC.

The One Tool Every Developer & Analyst Uses #cybersecurity #google

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.