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Back in 1893, the Lizzie Borden murders, where the Massachusetts woman was accused of killing both her parents with an ax, captivated the public and news media. Eventually found not guilty, one fundamental question perplexed police officers and the jury. Every door inside the Borden house had its own lock and corresponding key, an attempt […]

Whether it’s school or car loans, you know that paying off your debt makes your life easier. It can improve your credit score, giving you more financial security. As a developer, you may also suffer from technical debt that impacts your application’s security. In a world where time to delivery is critical, you may make […]

Introduction Within the cascading bytes and bits of digital communications, developers forge pathways of data, threading information through the vast expanse of the internet. However, threats lurking within these pathways seek to intercept, manipulate, and exploit this data. This article ventures into HTTPS and Strict Transport Security (HSTS), offering developers a guide to comprehend, implement, […]

Another year, another Apache Struts 2 vulnerability that can lead to a major data breach. You may remember Apache Struts 2 from previous security alerts, like CVE-2017-5638, CVE-2020-17530, and CVE-2021-31805. When threat actors can find a vulnerability in the open-source web application framework, they immediately seek to create exploits. Typically, developers use the model-view-control (MVC) […]

Introduction Diving into the depths of application development often reveals the lurking dangers of sensitive information exposure. Secure management of environment variables, often used to store secrets like API keys and credentials, becomes a pivotal practice in navigating these treacherous waters. In this deep dive, we will explore the intricacies, best practices, and common pitfalls […]

Introduction GraphQL: A powerful querying language that allows developers to ask for exactly what they need, nothing more, nothing less. While it’s renowned for its efficiency and flexibility, it’s crucial to acknowledge the associated security implications. It’s like the double-edged sword that, if not handled with caution, can lead to potential vulnerabilities. Let’s explore the […]

Introduction Caching is often likened to a magician’s sleight of hand, making web applications run seamlessly and swiftly. But as with any magic trick, it can lead to unintended consequences if not executed precisely. In the vast world of web development, understanding cache control is important. It bridges performance and security, ensuring your application remains […]

You likely know the old saying about “those of us who assume” and what it does to people. Although you typically use this phrase when discussing person-to-person interactions, you can also apply it to application programming. Applications are complex because they often run multiple tasks in a short time. On the other hand, they’re unintelligent […]

As telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and patient-centric apps gain traction, the role of secure and compliant application development is more crucial than ever.  Leaders must now navigate this dual arena of rapid tech advancements and stringent data protection requirements in a field that is seeing a steady increase in cyberattacks and databreaches.   What is the primary […]