Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

We’re teaming up with our friends at Postman to bring API security even closer to where developers already work. With the upcoming Aikido Security + Postman integration, you’ll be able to view recent security scans for your API collections—without ever leaving Postman. No new tabs. No switching tools. Just quick, clear security insights as you’re building. It’s never been easier to build and scale secure APIs as your organization grows.

You're probably here because you’re inundated (and fed-up!) with the number of acronyms around security tools, platforms, and processes. Every software provider wants to differentiate themselves in a crowded space with new capabilities, leaving developers and security pros exhausted.‍ So here’s our no nonsense list of security acronyms to help you figure out what’s what.

Open source libraries form the backbone of modern software – but they can also introduce serious vulnerabilities if left unchecked. High-profile incidents like the Log4j “Log4Shell” fiasco proved that a single flawed dependency can put countless organizations at risk. In fact, a 2024 report found that 84% of codebases contained at least one known open source vulnerability, and 74% had high-risk vulnerabilities – up sharply from the previous year.

Penetration testing (“pentesting”) has shifted from a once-a-year checkbox to a continuous necessity. In fact, by 2025 the pentesting industry is expected to hit $4.5 billion as companies race to find vulnerabilities before attackers do. Yet 38% of companies only run 1–2 pentests per year – leaving long gaps where new flaws can creep in. That’s a dangerous game when 73% of breaches involve exploiting web app vulnerabilities.

DevSecOps isn’t just a buzzword in 2025 – it’s how modern teams build software without leaving security behind. About 61% of DevOps teams have now adopted DevSecOps practices, meaning automated security checks are embedded throughout development. And for good reason: cyber threats are evolving, from surging open-source supply chain attacks (over 10,000 malicious packages were found in one quarter) to misconfigurations that attackers exploit in cloud infrastructure.