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Stories by Matias Madou

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How AI can help developers boost the security of new code
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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AI tools are helping developers swiftly identify vulnerabilities in code without sacrificing security, but human oversight remains crucial. Teams must evolve to responsibly leverage AI's potential.
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Secure code starts with a training commitment to development teams
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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There’s plenty to learn from the way that finance and eCommerce sectors have defined and adopted secure approaches to software engineering.
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Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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The unchecked use of Zombie APIs in businesses has underscored a rising cybersecurity threat, with attackers exploiting these neglected interfaces and costing firms up to $75bn annually.
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The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Advanced cyber threats rose over 200% in 2023, increasing the need for robust cybersecurity training within software development teams.
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How CISOs are leveraging people and technology to boost security
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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Amid a complex threat landscape and staff shortages, CISOs are turning to software development teams for cybersecurity aid.
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Why achieving API best practice requires a security rethink
Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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The focus on tools over people is hindering effective API security, with an average of 76 security tools being used, according to a report.
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Australian application teams are now wondering whether their APIs overshare
Wed, 14th Dec 2022
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A publicly exposed API is widely believed to be the cause of at least one of the major attacks on Australian enterprises in the back half of 2022.