Application Security: Shifting Left and Securing Code

Application Security: Shifting Left and Securing Code Shifting left means security activities move closer to design and development, not only to QA or production. Teams that bake security into first commits reduce bugs, lower costs, and speed up delivery. For many builders, security feels distant; for successful projects, it becomes part of everyday work. Why shift left matters is simple. The fastest way to fix a flaw is to prevent it at the source. When developers see security as part of their daily tasks, they write safer code, review dependencies, and catch issues before they become incidents. This approach also helps create trustworthy software for users who rely on it every day. ...

September 22, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words

Secure Coding Practices for Modern Web Applications

Secure Coding Practices for Modern Web Applications Modern web apps face many threats. Secure coding is not a single trick but a set of habits that begin at design and stay with the code through production. This guide offers practical steps you can use today. Inputs and outputs Validate all input on the server side using clear rules for type, length, and format. Escape or encode outputs to prevent cross-site scripting, with the right context (HTML, JSON, URL). Keep validation logic centralized to avoid gaps in checks. Authentication and session management ...

September 22, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words