In the realm of secure software development, managing security debt is crucial. The following data highlights a concerning trend in the accumulation of critical security debt, particularly in the popular programming languages of Java, JavaScript, and.NET. Let’s dive into this new research and explore options for managing the prioritization dilemma we’re seeing.

The shift to AI-integrated software development isn’t just a trend; it's a fundamental change that’s reshaping industries and redefining the future of technology. This shift brings both revolutionary potential and formidable cyber challenges. Cyber challenges that King Charles III even addressed in the proposals of his King’s Speech on July 17. As we plunge into the AI era, we must understand how these changes are unfolding and what they signify for technological advancement.

In our interconnected online world, the security of applications and the data they process is essential. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) plays a critical role in enhancing application security by offering valuable insights into potential threats, vulnerabilities, and the overall security posture of an organization.

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.