Application Security

CISOs don’t invest enough in code security

CISOs don’t invest enough in code security 2025-01-02 at 06:34 By Help Net Security 72% of security leaders agree that the age of AI necessitates a complete reset of how organizations approach application security, according to Cycode. This urgency is reinforced by the fact that 93 billion lines of code were generated in the past […]

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Tackling software vulnerabilities with smarter developer strategies

Tackling software vulnerabilities with smarter developer strategies 2024-12-13 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Karl Mattson, CISO at Endor Labs, discusses strategies for enhancing secure software development. Mattson covers how developers can address vulnerabilities in complex systems, ways organizations can better support secure coding practices, and the role of languages

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Choosing the right secure messaging app for your organization

Choosing the right secure messaging app for your organization 2024-11-27 at 07:18 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Liad Shnell, CTO at Rakuten Viber, discusses what organizations should look for in secure messaging apps, including encryption, privacy standards, and ease of integration. Shnell also covers the need for a multi-layered approach to

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Microsoft announces new and improved Windows 11 security features

Microsoft announces new and improved Windows 11 security features 2024-11-19 at 21:04 By Zeljka Zorz Microsoft has implemented some and is working on delivering several other security-related features and improvements for Windows 11. Administrator protection will allow users to make system changes on their PCs without having administrator rights (that can be abused by attackers

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Transforming code scanning and threat detection with GenAI

Transforming code scanning and threat detection with GenAI 2024-11-18 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Stuart McClure, CEO of Qwiet AI, discusses the evolution of code scanning practices, highlighting the shift from reactive fixes to proactive risk management. McClure also shares his perspective on the future of AI-driven code scanning,

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Critical vulnerabilities persist in high-risk sectors

Critical vulnerabilities persist in high-risk sectors 2024-11-15 at 06:38 By Help Net Security Finance and insurance sectors found to have the highest number of critical vulnerabilities, according to Black Duck. Finance and insurance industry faces highest vulnerabilities The report, which analyzes data from over 200,000 dynamic application security testing (DAST) scans conducted by Black Duck

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Google launches on-device AI to alert Android users of scam calls in real-time

Google launches on-device AI to alert Android users of scam calls in real-time 2024-11-14 at 15:04 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google has announced new security features for Android that provide real-time protection against scams and harmful apps. These features, powered by advanced on-device AI, enhance user safety without compromising privacy. These new security features are available

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Evaluating your organization’s application risk management journey

Evaluating your organization’s application risk management journey 2024-11-12 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Wysopal, Chief Security Evangelist at Veracode, discusses strategies for CISOs to quantify application risk in financial terms. Wysopal outlines the need for continuous risk management practices and robust strategies to manage third-party software dependencies, ensuring

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AI learning mechanisms may lead to increase in codebase leaks

AI learning mechanisms may lead to increase in codebase leaks 2024-11-05 at 06:03 By Help Net Security The proliferation of non-human identities and the complexity of modern application architectures has created significant security challenges, particularly in managing sensitive credentials, according to GitGuardian. Based on a survey of 1,000 IT decision-makers in organizations with over 500

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50% of financial orgs have high-severity security flaws in their apps

50% of financial orgs have high-severity security flaws in their apps 2024-11-01 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Security debt, defined for this report as flaws that remain unfixed for longer than a year, exists in 76% of organizations in the financial services sector, with 50% of organizations carrying critical security debt, according to Veracode.

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2024 Election Threats: Misinformation, Deepfakes, and Cybersecurity

2024 Election Threats: Misinformation, Deepfakes, and Cybersecurity 2024-09-27 at 16:01 By Karl Sigler As the intensity of a critical election year builds, the greatest threat isn’t necessarily the security of ballot machines. Instead, it lies in misinformation, amplified by social media, biased algorithms, and the spread of fake news. During the 2020 U.S. presidential election,

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DefectDojo Raises $7 Million for Application Security Platform

DefectDojo Raises $7 Million for Application Security Platform 2024-09-25 at 17:46 By Ionut Arghire Application security and vulnerability management platform DefectDojo has raised $7 million in Series A funding. The post DefectDojo Raises $7 Million for Application Security Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Software Security Firm RunSafe Raises $12 Million in Series B Funding

Software Security Firm RunSafe Raises $12 Million in Series B Funding 2024-09-17 at 17:34 By Eduard Kovacs RunSafe Security has raised $12 million in a Series B funding round for a solution designed to help companies develop secure software. The post Software Security Firm RunSafe Raises $12 Million in Series B Funding appeared first on

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Compliance frameworks and GenAI: The Wild West of security standards

Compliance frameworks and GenAI: The Wild West of security standards 2024-09-16 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kristian Kamber, CEO at SplxAI, discusses how security challenges for GenAI differ from traditional software. Unlike predictable software, GenAI introduces dynamic, evolving threats, requiring new strategies for defense and compliance. Kamber highlights the

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Operant AI Lands $10M Investment to Boost Runtime Protection for Cloud and AI

Operant AI Lands $10M Investment to Boost Runtime Protection for Cloud and AI 2024-09-12 at 20:31 By Ryan Naraine Operant AI, a startup specializing in runtime protection for cloud applications, APIs, and AI systems, secures new $10 million investment. The post Operant AI Lands $10M Investment to Boost Runtime Protection for Cloud and AI appeared

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When Convenience Costs: CISOs Struggle With SaaS Security Oversight

When Convenience Costs: CISOs Struggle With SaaS Security Oversight 2024-08-27 at 16:31 By Kevin Townsend SaaS applications are so easy to use, the decision, and the deployment, is sometimes undertaken by the business unit user with little reference to, nor oversight from, the security team. The post When Convenience Costs: CISOs Struggle With SaaS Security

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How Exceptional CISOs Are Igniting the Security Fire in Their Development Team

How Exceptional CISOs Are Igniting the Security Fire in Their Development Team 2024-08-20 at 14:16 By Matias Madou For years, many CISOs have struggled to influence their development cohort on the importance of putting security first. The post How Exceptional CISOs Are Igniting the Security Fire in Their Development Team appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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AI for application security: Balancing automation with human oversight

AI for application security: Balancing automation with human oversight 2024-08-20 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kyle Wickert, Worldwide Strategic Architect at AlgoSec, discusses the role of AI in application security, exploring how it’s transforming threat detection and response. Wickert talks about integrating security testing throughout the development lifecycle, the

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GitHub Makes Copilot Autofix Generally Available

GitHub Makes Copilot Autofix Generally Available 2024-08-15 at 12:16 By Ionut Arghire GitHub has made AI-powered Copilot Autofix generally available to help developers fix code vulnerabilities faster. The post GitHub Makes Copilot Autofix Generally Available appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

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Homebrew Security Audit Finds 25 Vulnerabilities

Homebrew Security Audit Finds 25 Vulnerabilities 2024-08-01 at 15:16 By Ionut Arghire Vulnerabilities in Homebrew could have allowed attackers to load executable code and modify binary builds, security audit finds. The post Homebrew Security Audit Finds 25 Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React

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