Application Security: From Code to Deployment

Security at Every Step: From Code to Deployment Security is a mindset, not a single tool. It starts before a line of code is written. A simple threat model helps teams focus on data, access, and trust boundaries. With this plan, risks are understood early and mitigations can be built in. In code, practice defensive programming. Validate and sanitize inputs, use parameterized queries, and escape outputs. Keep secrets out of source control by using a vault or secret manager. Apply the principle of least privilege to every service and user. ...

September 21, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words

Application Security: Securing Code from Build to Boot

Application Security: Securing Code from Build to Boot Security should start as soon as code is written. From build to boot, every step can reveal new risks. This article shares practical ideas to protect code as it moves from compile to hardware start. Clear policies, repeatable tooling, and good habits help teams ship safer software. Build safety Keep a clean, repeatable build environment. Pin tool versions, lock down dependencies, and prefer reproducible builds. Key steps include: ...

September 21, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words