Veracode has recently introduced a new feature called Dynamic Analysis MFA, which provides automated support for multi-factor authentication (MFA) setups during dynamic analysis scans. This eliminates the need for you to disable or manually support your MFA configurations when conducting security testing.
Understanding Dynamic Analysis MFA
When we log into applications, we usually use a username and password, which is considered one-factor authentication. However, to enhance security and reduce the risk of passwords being lost or stolen, multi-factor authentication (MFA) was introduced. MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring an additional step, such as using a hardware key, receiving a text message, or entering a code from an authenticator app.
MFA has become more common for web applications as web security becomes a higher priority, but some security testing tools require users to disable or manually support their MFA setups during application security testing. This can be…
Author: Jenny Buckingham@veracode.com (Jenny Buckingham)
In the dynamic world of software development, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) serve as essential conduits, facilitating seamless interaction between software components. This intermediary interface not only streamlines development but also empowers software teams to reuse code. However, the increasing prevalence of APIs in modern business comes with security challenges. That’s why we’ve created this blog post - to provide you with actionable steps to enhance the security of your APIs today.
Understanding API Security
API Security extends beyond protecting an application's backend services, including elements such as databases, user management systems, and components interacting with data stores. It involves adopting diverse tools and practices to strengthen the integrity of your tech stack. A strong API security strategy reduces the risk of unauthorized access and malicious actions, ensuring the protection of sensitive information.
Exploring API Vulnerabilities
Despite the…
Application Security Testing (AST) encompasses various tools, processes, and approaches to scanning applications to uncover potential security issues. Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) are popularly used security testing approaches that follow different methodologies of scanning application codes across different stages of a software development lifecycle.
SAST follows a white-box testing approach to analyze the binary code to identify exploitable vulnerabilities and coding errors. On the other hand, DAST implements a black-box testing method, where security engineers parse simulated attack payloads through the application’s front end without exposing internal information on the application’s internal construct.
In this blog, we will discuss SAST and DAST testing approaches, how they help detect vulnerabilities and application failures, their differences, and best use cases.
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
SAST…
Web applications are one of the most common vector for breaches, accounting for over 40% of breaches according to Verizon's 2022 Data Breach Report. Ensuring that your web applications are sufficiently protected and continue to be monitored once they are in production is vital to the security of your customers and your organization.
Staying Ahead of the Threat
Attackers are constantly looking for new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and to breach web applications, which means that as their methods mature and they become more aggressive, even the most securely developed applications can become vulnerable. Organizations that only perform annual penetration tests on their web applications may be leaving themselves open to a breach that could be easily prevented with regular production scanning.
Application security outlines a collection of processes and tools focused on identifying, remediating, and preventing application-level vulnerabilities throughout the entire software development…
JavaScript is the most commonly-used programming language, according to the most recent StackOverflow developer survey. While JavaScript offers great flexibility and ease of use, it also introduces security risks that can be exploited by attackers. In this blog, we will explore vulnerabilities in JavaScript, best practices to secure your code, and tools to prevent attacks.
Understanding JavaScript Vulnerabilities
This article explores the common vulnerabilities related to JavaScript security and provides best practices to secure your code.
If you're short on time, you can begin by using Veracode DAST Essentials, a JavaScript security scanner, to identify potential vulnerabilities. Running this tool will quickly generate reports, highlight your specific vulnerabilities, and provide clear instructions on how to remediate them.
JavaScript Source Code Vulnerabilities
JavaScript developers typically rely on integrating numerous public or open-source packages and libraries containing…
DevSecOps is a modern approach to software development that implements security as a shared responsibility throughout application development, deployment, and operations. As an extension of DevOps principles, DevSecOps helps your organization integrate security testing throughout the software development life cycle.
In this blog, we discuss DevSecOps best practices and practical steps to producing secure software.
Understanding DevOps
DevOps is a set of practices that combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops). It aims to shorten the development life cycle and help you deliver software faster. DevOps is complementary to agile software development; several DevOps aspects came from the agile methodology.
The concept of DevOps practices and agility is nothing new for most companies and developers - most well-known frameworks (e.g., Scrum, XP, etc.) are applied in many teams throughout organizations.
The Power of DevSecOps
DevOps primarily aims to expedite the…
Understanding Broken Access Control
Access control is crucial for modern web development as it enables the management of how users, processes, and devices should be granted permissions to application functions and resources. Access control mechanisms also determine the level of access permitted and manifest activities carried out by specific entities. Broken access control vulnerabilities arise when a malicious user abuses the constraints on the actions they are allowed to perform or the objects they can access. Attackers typically leverage access control failures to gain unauthorized access to resources within the web application, run malicious commands, or gain a privileged user‘s permission.
This blog discusses broken access control vulnerabilities and common prevention techniques to better secure your web applications.
Access control issues enable unauthorized users to access, modify, and delete resources or perform actions that exceed their intended permissions. Broken access…
DevSecOps, also known as secure DevOps, represents a mindset in software development that holds everyone accountable for application security. By fostering collaboration between developers and IT operations and directing collective efforts towards better security decision-making, development teams can deliver safer software with greater speed and efficiency.
Despite its merits, implementing DevSecOps can introduce friction into the development process. Traditional tools for testing code and assessing application security risk simply weren’t built for the speed that DevOps testing requires.
To navigate these challenges, development teams need to start with automated testing tools, as relying on manual processes can’t possibly keep pace with accelerated development timelines. Automation is considered key to continuous integration of security analysis and threat mitigation of dynamic workflows. As an extension of DevOps principles, DevSecOps automation helps integrate security testing…
Veracode has recently introduced a new feature called Dynamic Analysis MFA, which provides automated support for multi-factor authentication (MFA) setups during dynamic analysis scans. This eliminates the need for you to disable or manually support your MFA configurations when conducting security testing.
Understanding Dynamic Analysis MFA
When we log into applications, we usually use a username and password, which is considered one-factor authentication. However, to enhance security and reduce the risk of passwords being lost or stolen, multi-factor authentication (MFA) was introduced. MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring an additional step, such as using a hardware key, receiving a text message, or entering a code from an authenticator app.
MFA has become more common for web applications as web security becomes a higher priority, but some security testing tools require users to disable or manually support their MFA setups during application security testing. This can be…
JavaScript is the most commonly-used programming language, according to the most recent StackOverflow developer survey. While JavaScript offers great flexibility and ease of use, it also introduces security risks that can be exploited by attackers. In this blog, we will explore vulnerabilities in JavaScript, best practices to secure your code, and tools to prevent attacks.
Understanding JavaScript Vulnerabilities
This article explores the common vulnerabilities related to JavaScript security and provides best practices to secure your code.
If you're short on time, you can begin by using Veracode DAST Essentials, a JavaScript security scanner, to identify potential vulnerabilities. Running this tool will quickly generate reports, highlight your specific vulnerabilities, and provide clear instructions on how to remediate them.
JavaScript Source Code Vulnerabilities
JavaScript developers typically rely on integrating numerous public or open-source packages and libraries containing…