Application Security
Why does API security matter more than ever?
APIs carry most application traffic and expose business logic directly. Learn the top risks in the OWASP API list and the checks that catch them early.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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How do you review AI-generated code in a pull request?
AI-written diffs read well and still hide wrong assumptions. Review intent, trust boundaries, dependencies and tests, and keep a human accountable.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
Application Security
How to review AI-generated code in pull requests: a checklist
AI written code looks tidy and can still be wrong. A reviewer checklist covering intent, dependencies, authorisation, secrets, tests and accountability.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
Application Security
How do you write Rego policies beyond the basics?
Part 2 of Rego for beginners covers default rules, deny sets, some and every, and unit tests with opa test, using a worked container policy you can adapt.
Oct 18, 20265 min read
Application Security
How do you reduce security alert fatigue in a small team?
Cut alert fatigue by ranking findings on exploitation evidence and exposure, not severity alone. A triage order using KEV, EPSS, SSVC and reachability.
Oct 18, 20265 min read
Application Security
How do you test for ReDoS and prevent it in a Node web app?
Find ReDoS in a Node app by auditing regexes on user input and fuzzing with long near-miss strings. Fix with input caps, safer patterns or a linear engine.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
Application Security
Reactive vs proactive cybersecurity: what actually changes?
Reactive security waits for an alert or an incident. Proactive security cuts exposure first. See how the two differ in daily work and where to start.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
Application Security
RBAC vs ABAC: which access control model fits your product?
RBAC grants access by role. ABAC decides from attributes and context. See how they differ, where they overlap and why many products end up using both.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
Application Security
How should a Python app handle secrets safely?
Keep secrets out of source, fetch them at runtime from a central store, scope and rotate them, and log access. A Python checklist with a leak response.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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