Getting management to back your application security plans can be a tough sell. Metrics are vital because they help you understand how effective your initial cybersecurity measures are and how to turn them into measurable data that's easy for everyone to understand. This article will explore how to use metrics to get the support you need and make your application security programs more effective.
One of the biggest challenges that application security engineers are facing is the large amount of false positives from security scanners. False positives are results that indicate a vulnerability where there is none, or where the risk is negligible. Triaging these false positives wastes a lot of time.
As companies increasingly digitalized, the necessity for cybersecurity has never been more vital. Product security engineers are in great demand since they are responsible for securing software products, operating systems, and the underlying infrastructure against potential attacks. Assuming you're interested in cybersecurity and want to work in it, this article will provide the information you need to begin your own career path as a product and application security engineer.
The philosophy of "shifting left" in software development is transforming the way we approach error and resolution. By moving the focus of error detection to earlier stages in the development cycle, teams can address issues when they are more accessible and less expensive to fix. Integral to this shift-left approach are Git hooks, powerful tools that allow us to enforce quality control right from the code-commit stage.
OWASP ASVS is a great project to provide a framework of security controls for design and define the basis of secure development. But the problem is when you decide to use these checks in your organization, you end up with a 71-page pdf file or an OWASP ASVS checklist (excel sheet). It is incredibly hard for organizations to adapt and spread the word within the company. This is why we decided to implement a feature that gets all the security testing tools results (by CWE) and maps them into OWASP ASVS automatically so you can use it in every aspect of your application security program.
In today's interconnected and technology-driven world, cyber threats have become a significant concern for businesses. With the rise of advanced cyber attacks, data breaches, and cybercriminals, it has become imperative for organizations to implement strong security measures to protect their applications and data. Automated testing tools are the number one go-to solution for security teams trying to scale the discovery of vulnerabilities in their applications. However, as modern software development practices evolve, new attack surfaces emerge and so do new security testing tools that cover different attack surfaces.
As an Application Security (AppSec) leader, one of the most significant challenges you might face is securing management support for your program. This lack of support often results in under-resourced AppSec teams feeling frustrated and unable to make a meaningful impact. To foster an environment where your team feels valued and prevents burnout, AppSec leaders must prioritize gaining additional resources. In many organizations, security tends to climb the priority ladder slowly, requiring AppSec leaders to put in extra effort to secure the necessary approvals. Here are three strategies that can help you win management buy-in and create a better environment for your team.
For quite a time we have been thinking about ways to make it easier for Kondukto users to try out the integrations of our Technology Partners. At this year’s RSA in San Francisco we are now happy to announce the first release of our Demo Hub. This industry-first feature, integrated right into the Kondukto platform, makes it easier for customers to evaluate and benchmark different solutions from the growing number of Kondukto’s Technology Partners.
Anyone who works on application security knows developers are inseparable from AppSec programs. Even so, the hardest part is figuring out how to get security on their agenda and actively involve them in preventing and managing vulnerabilities. Only with their buy-in and active involvement, it is possible to scale an application security program to the level desired by AppSec teams, especially in large enterprises where developers way outnumber security engineers.
Gartner just released the Hype Cycle for Application Security 2022, and the main topic was the rise of application security orchestration and correlation (ASOC) tools. As Kondukto, we have been in "this neighbourhood" for more than 3 years; we want to take the chance to say something about "why you need an ASOC platform". As multiple security technologies need to be used at different stages of the modern software development lifecycle, the findings from various tools are creating an immense complexity for understaffed security teams.
