NVD delays highlight vulnerability management woes: Put malware first
Here's what changes to the National Vulnerability Database mean for vulnerability management — and why you should instead focus on malware and tampering.
AppSec & Supply Chain Security
NVD delays highlight vulnerability management woes: Put malware first
OWASP looks to future-proof software bills of materials with CycloneDX 1.6
The foundation is upgrading the standard for the quantum era, adding ML-readable attestation and more. Here's how it boosts software supply chain security.
Where GenAI intersects with threat modeling: 3 key benefits for AppSec
Generative AI can ease the burdens of threat modeling — and speed it up. But it's not a panacea. Here's what security teams can realistically expect.
OWASP's LLM AI Security & Governance Checklist: 13 action items for your team
The new checklist is organized into 13 areas of analysis. Here's what your security team needs to know about the most important points from each area.
The state of secrets security: 7 action items for better managing risk
The Circle CI breach put secrets security front of mind. Now AI and low-code are introducing more risk. Here are key takeaways for managing secrets risk.
When GenAI and low-code collide: What could go wrong for AppSec?
Here's why the duo results in a perfect storm, key considerations — and expert advice on how engineering and application security teams can tackle the problem.
To better manage risk, make your software bills of materials actionable
Software complexity is growing — making SBOMs a necessity. But they need to be actionable to manage risk. Here's how to put them to work.
A software supply chain meltdown: What we know about the XZ Trojan
Software tampering and social engineering were used in a months-long campaign to plant malicious code in major Linux distributions. Here's what we know.
30 SSCS statistics that matter for software security teams
Understand the state of software supply chain security with key takeaways from recent research and surveys of application security and development pros.
7 ways to put your code on a diet — and improve AppSec in the process
Code bloat is at the root of many security problems. Here's how development teams can bolster application security with more efficient code.
How CISA’s secure software development attestation form falls short
Here’s what we know about the federal government's new software security form — and what needs to change. For one, SBOMs should be required.
SBOMs and medical devices: An essential step — but no security cureall
The FDA now requires medical device manufacturers to produce a software bill of materials to ensure supply chain security. Here’s what you need to know.
5 reasons you should consider a career in application security
There are many reasons to consider a career in AppSec, but one stands out: Software supply attacks are creating job security and opportunity.
NIST CSF 2.0: Better risk management for the new era of supply chain security
NIST's Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 has been released, complete with a new focus on software supply chain security. Here are the key takeaways for your team.
NIST updates supply chain guidance: 3 ways to pump up your CI/CD security
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has beefed up its guidelines for securing CI/CD environments. Are you ready to bulk up your program?