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15 Web Application Security Best Practices

Every day that an application is anything less than ‘fully secure’ is a day for a potential data breach. Consumer data, sensitive business information, monetary transactions, and business reputation; everything is at stake. Investing in effective web application security is the best and only way to mitigate the risk of financial losses and reputational damage for businesses. This blog presents a comprehensive blueprint for implementing best practices in application security.

Six takeaways from our ASPM masterclass series

Software development moves fast, and many application security teams struggle to keep up. More sophisticated agile, DevOps, and cloud practices, along with the growing use of AI, mean more agility for development teams. However, these innovations are a challenge for security teams, as they must move at this same speed in order to secure applications effectively. Application security posture management (ASPM) directly responds to these emerging challenges.

Security at the Speed of Cloud

Cloud native technologies have empowered engineering teams to innovate rapidly: from releasing a few times a year to several times a day. This means security assessment have to be done continuously. To achieve this, developer, operation, and security teams have to collaborate in novel ways. Instead of communicating through backlogs, they need to work towards shared objectives. From processes to tooling, teams have to rethink the way they approach security, share context, and improve the security posture of their organization.

What is ASPM - Application Security Posture Management Defined

Welcome to our concise video on ASPM – Application Security Posture Management! In this brief 1-minute video, we unravel the complexities surrounding ASPM, shedding light on its crucial role in safeguarding digital assets and data integrity. ASPM serves as a comprehensive framework for assessing, monitoring, and enhancing the security posture of applications throughout their lifecycle. From development to deployment and beyond, ASPM empowers organizations to proactively identify and mitigate security risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps.

Webhook security checklist: How to build secure webhooks

Let’s not waste time. You’re here because you’re building a webhook feature in your app. Unfortunately, there are quite a few things that can go wrong from a security perspective. This article aims to ensure that you’re not making any well-known mistakes while building webhooks.

This Month in Datadog: DASH 2024 preview, Datadog Security for Google Cloud, and more

Datadog is constantly elevating the approach to cloud monitoring and security. This Month in Datadog updates you on our newest product features, announcements, resources, and events. To learn more about Datadog and start a free 14-day trial, visit Cloud Monitoring as a Service | Datadog. This month, our Spotlight is a preview of our annual conference, DASH 2024.

Choosing the Best Mobile Application Security Testing Tool in 2024

As per Statista, mobile apps are estimated to generate over $935 billion in revenue in 2024, which includes: This means businesses must prioritize mobile app testing and security posture to safeguard users' personal and financial information from security breaches. For successful mobile app testing, your team must test the app through numerous operating system versions, network bandwidths, screen resolutions, and devices—to ensure the app performs seamlessly across devices.

Why Visma chose Aikido Security for its 170+ companies

Visma selects Aikido security, entrusting them to deliver software security to their portfolio of 170+ companies. Securing software is vitally important to Visma, whose operations deliver software to dynamic SMEs, powerhouse corporations, and key public institutions worldwide. Together, Visma and Aikido are not just participating in the future of application security; they are creating it.

How to Improve Cybersecurity with Datadog's End-to-End Observability Tailored For the US Government

Watch this webinar to learn how: The Datadog platform helps agencies work across silos that separate development, operations, and security teams to foster collaboration and improve cybersecurity posture Datadog has committed to higher levels of security authorizations, including FedRAMP® High, and Impact Level 5 for DoD agencies Our end-to-end observability platform helps agencies address the unique challenges faced by IT leaders in government, including compliance with stringent security standards outlined in Executive Orders and other regulatory directives.

The Imperative Need for Consolidation in Web App Security and Delivery

In today’s rapidly evolving digital and cyber landscape, securing and delivering applications efficiently is crucial for businesses of all sizes. The pursuit of uninterrupted service is no longer the only focus. Security concerns have taken center stage, transforming the landscape into a battleground where the slightest disruption triggers a search for root causes and solutions. When websites falter, application owners navigate a maze of possibilities.