When deciding what approach to use for security tooling, it seems like there are two choices. Like everything in security, there is more to unpack in reality. In this article I want to explore when open-source security tools should be used, when commercial tools are more effective, and if we can trust tools built from an open-source core.

SQL injection (SQLi) has a history that is older than Internet Explorer (which according to Gen Z was the start of civilization). There have been thousands of breaches caused by SQL injection and an endless amount of well-documented best practices and tools to help prevent it. So surely, surely we learned our lesson from these breaches and SQLi is no longer an issue.

"Aikido helps us catch the blind spots in our security that we couldn’t fully address with our existing tools. It’s been a game-changer for us beyond just the SCA (Software Composition Analysis) solutions we originally brought them in for." A little while ago, we shared that Visma chose Aikido Security for its portfolio companies. Recently, we had the pleasure of having Nicolai Brogaard, Service Owner of SAST & SCA over in our Belgian headquarters.

Hi, I’m Dan Kindler and I’m the CTO and co-founder of Bound. We focus on making currency conversion and hedging cheap, fair, and most of all, easy. Our platforms help hundreds of businesses protect themselves from currency risk across the world. Currently, about half of our team is composed of engineers.

Be it ISO 27001, SOC 2, or , gaining and maintaining compliance is a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools and support, you can put compliance on autopilot. That’s why we are excited to kick-off a new partnership with SprintoGRC, a full-stack security compliance automation platform built for growing tech companies.

So, you’re looking for SAST and DAST. Or, you’re looking to understand what SAST and DAST tools are: What are the key differences? How do you use them together? Do you need them? You’re in the right place. Let’s dive in.

Snyk is widely recognized as one of the top security tools for developers, especially when it comes to finding vulnerabilities in open-source code, containers, and infrastructure as code. However, no tool is perfect for every scenario and access to the Snyk platform comes with a price tag. Depending on your needs, there may be Snyk alternatives that provide better integration, features, or just better value for money.

Laravel is a premier PHP framework and loved by hundreds of thousands of developers worldwide. In fact over 30% of our Aikido user base already leverages Laravel. As of today, we are Larvel’s preferred AppSec provider. Developers building with Laravel can directly secure their new or existing Forge apps within a few clicks – powered by Aikido. This integration is designed to help PHP developers get security done.

A critical exploit just hit the scene, targeting cdn.polyfill.io, a popular domain for polyfills. Over 110,000 websites have been compromised by this attack, embedding malware into JavaScript assets. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back.

According to IBM & Ponemon, the average cost of a data breach is a staggering $4.35 million! No wonder companies feel the need to invest heavily in cybersecurity. For legal tech companies, handling a large amount of sensitive client data daily, the stakes are even higher. Beyond the immediate financial impact, a data breach can cause severe reputational damage that is often much harder to repair, making cybersecurity a top priority for legal professionals.