In today's digital landscape, developers face mounting pressure to deliver secure applications within tight deadlines. But with faster release cycles, it becomes challenging to prioritize security. Security testing needs to work and scale within your DevOps speed and release frequency.
Web applications are highly targeted assets, accounting for 40% of breaches within organizations, according to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. According to Veracode's State of Software Security Report, 80% of web applications have critical vulnerabilities that can only be identified through dynamic testing.
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is a type of black-box security testing method that simulates real-world attacks by interacting with the application from the outside during runtime. Unlike static analysis, which analyzes the source code, DAST identifies vulnerabilities without needing access to the code. Instead, it interacts with the running application to identify…
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Demonstrating Return on Investment (ROI)—showing how your security investments translate into tangible business value—helps assess their impact. Veracode Dynamic Analysis enables you to deliver secure software that aligns with business goals such as reducing risk, cutting costs, and saving time.
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Rapid, Resiliant Scans
In today’s fast-paced development cycles, meeting tight deadlines without compromising security is a challenge. Code reuse through web-based APIs,…
In today's digital landscape, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) play an important role in driving innovation. They allow you to integrate new applications with existing systems, reuse code and deliver software more efficiently. But, APIs are also prime targets for hackers due to their public availability and the large amounts of web data they transmit.
API vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and various other forms of attacks. Regular security testing helps you identify and address security weaknesses, protect sensitive information, and ensure the integrity of systems.
Conducting security tests throughout the software development lifecycle helps catch issues before they reach production. Running dynamic application security testing to examine API endpoints both in isolation and in their integration together helps you deliver more secure APIs.
Introducing Postman Collection Support
Veracode is excited to introduce Postman Collection…
Cyberattacks are a growing threat, making it crucial for us to understand the tools and techniques available to secure applications. Today, we dive into the differences and similarities between Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Penetration Testing with insights from a Veracode industry expert and certified penetration tester, Florian Walter.
DAST is an automated technique designed to identify security vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs during runtime. It effectively simulates attacks to detect common issues like SQL injections and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, making it ideal for continuous security checks across various stages of the software development lifecycle.
Conversely, Penetration Testing involves expert testers manually examining applications to pinpoint vulnerabilities that automated tools might miss. This method provides deep insights, especially in complex environments handling sensitive data, offering a nuanced…
If you're in a business that handles credit cards, you already know how crucial it is to keep that data secure. PCI DSS is a set of compliance requirements that ensure all companies handling cardholder data keep it secure. And that it's not just a good idea—it's a must.
As cyber threats become more sophisticated, it's challenging to keep pace with complex security and compliance landscapes. That's why we're committed to helping you manage the complexity, speed, and scale of modern development with expert services, industry-leading security solutions, and trusted throught leadership.
Recent Updates to PCI DSS
The latest update, PCI DSS 4.0, addresses the cybersecurity challenges that have emerged from the increased use of cloud services and global events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s an overview of what’s new:
Keeping What Works
The update keeps approaches from the previous version, PCI DSS 3.2.1. This means you can continue using the compliance methods you're familiar with.…
The Role of DAST in Modern DevSecOps Practices
In the swiftly evolving landscape of AI-driven software development, DevSecOps helps strengthen application security and quality. Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is a key tool that helps scale your DevSecOps program by facilitating continuous and accurate security tests on running applications.
DAST simulates real-world attacks, enabling you to identify security weaknesses and evaluate your application's defenses in response to actual attacks. Let's explore some actionable best practices to leverage DAST effectively and strengthen your DevSecOps initiatives.
Seamless Integration into CI/CD Pipelines
Incorporating DAST scans right into your continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines helps detect runtime vulnerabilities earlier in your development process. This integration allows for automatic security testing, with every code update, giving developers immediate feedback. Catching vulnerabilities early means less…
Understanding Security Debt
Security debt is a major and growing problem in software development with significant implications for application security, according to Veracode's State of Software Security 2024 Report. Let’s delve a bit deeper into the scope and risk of security debt, and gain some insights for application security managers to effectively address this challenge.
Security debt refers to software flaws that remain unfixed for a year or more. These flaws accumulate over time due to various factors, including resource constraints, technical complexity, or lack of prioritization. Security debt can be categorized as critical or non-critical and can exist in both first-party and, maybe more worrying, third-party code.
Prevalence and Impact of Security Debt
According to recent research, 42% of active applications have security debt, with 11% carrying critical security debt that poses a severe risk to organizations. Large applications are particularly susceptible, with 40% of…
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, developers face increasing pressure to deliver secure applications within tight deadlines. With the emphasis on faster releases, it becomes challenging to prioritize security and prevent vulnerabilities from being introduced into production environments.
Integrating dynamic application security testing (DAST) into your CI/CD pipeline helps you detect and remediate vulnerabilities earlier, when they are easier to fix. In this blog, we will explore the importance of DAST, provide a step-by-step guide on how to integrate Veracode DAST Essentials into your CI/CD pipeline, and show you how to get started with a free, 14-day trial of DAST Essentials today.
The Significance of DAST
DAST plays a vital role in securing modern applications. Shockingly, according to Veracode's State of Software Security Report, 80% of web applications have critical vulnerabilities that can only be identified through dynamic testing.
By simulating real-world attacks, DAST…
In today's digital landscape, web applications and APIs are constantly under threat from malicious actors looking to exploit vulnerabilities. A common and dangerous attack is a SQL injection.
In this blog, we will explore SQL injection vulnerabilities and attacks, understand their severity levels, and provide practical steps to prevent them. By implementing these best practices, you can enhance the security of your web applications and APIs.
Understanding SQL Injection Vulnerabilities and Attacks
SQL injection attacks occur when hackers manipulate an application's SQL queries to gain unauthorized access, tamper with the database, or disrupt the application's functionality. These attacks can lead to identity spoofing, unauthorized data access, and chained attacks.
SQL injection is a technique where hackers inject malicious SQL queries into a web application's backend database. This vulnerability arises when the application accepts user input as a SQL statement that the database…
The Critical of Role of Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Web applications are one of the most common vectors for attacks, accounting for over 40% of breaches, according to Verizon's Data Breach Report. Dynamic application security testing (DAST) is a crucial technique used by development teams and security professionals to secure web applications in the software development lifecycle.
In fact, Veracode's State of Software Security Report reveals that 80% of web applications have critical vulnerabilities that can only be found with a dynamic application security testing solution. But modern software development practices prioritize tight deadlines. The demand is for faster releases without introducing vulnerabilities, making it difficult for teams to prioritize security. Security testing needs to work and scale within your DevOps speed and release frequency.
Getting Started with Veracode DAST Essentials
Veracode DAST Essentials is a dynamic application…