Application Security
What is Noise Reduction in AppSec Tooling
Most AppSec scans return thousands of findings, but under 5% are ever reachable in production. Here's how noise reduction actually works.
Feb 5, 20267 min read
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Package Registry Mirroring: Security Benefits and Hidden Risks
Mirroring npm, PyPI, or Maven Central locally reduces dependency on external infrastructure. But mirrors introduce their own security considerations that most teams overlook.
Feb 5, 20265 min read
Incident Analysis
Solana web3.js npm Backdoor: Dec 2024 Post-Mortem
A phished maintainer token pushed a private-key-stealing backdoor into @solana/web3.js 1.95.6/1.95.7. Full mechanics and post-incident recommendations.
Feb 5, 20266 min read
Software Supply Chain Security
Cargo.lock integrity and reproducible builds as a supply ...
Cargo.lock pins your dependency tree, but only reproducible builds prove the binary you ship matches the source you reviewed and approved.
Feb 5, 20268 min read
Open Source Security
Python setuptools Security Considerations
setuptools is the default Python packaging backend and its security properties matter for anyone who builds, installs, or runs Python code. Here is what to watch.
Feb 4, 20267 min read
Network Security
Zero Trust for Developer Workstations: Rethinking Endpoint Security
Developer workstations have elevated access to source code, build systems, and deployment pipelines. Zero Trust principles applied to these endpoints significantly reduce supply chain attack surface.
Feb 4, 20265 min read
Open Source Security
OpenSSF Scorecard v5: Raising the Bar for Open Source Security
The latest release of OpenSSF Scorecard introduces new checks and improved accuracy, helping organizations make data-driven decisions about open source dependency risk.
Feb 4, 20265 min read
Web Security
Authorization Vulnerabilities: Prevention and Best Practices
Authorization flaws let authenticated users access resources and perform actions beyond their intended permissions. Learn the most common authorization vulnerabilities and how to build robust access control systems.
Feb 4, 20267 min read
Industry Trends
When Observability Meets Security: The Convergence That Changes Everything
Observability and security have operated in silos for too long. Their convergence creates capabilities that neither could achieve alone.
Feb 4, 20266 min read
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