Application Security
In-depth guides and analysis on application security from the Safeguard engineering team.
490 articles
.NET Trimming Security Implications: What Gets Cut and Why It Matters
IL trimming reduces .NET application size but can silently remove security-relevant code paths. Here is what you need to watch for.
Certificate Pinning for Software Updates: When and How to Pin
Certificate pinning can protect your update channel from MITM attacks, but it introduces operational complexity. Here is when pinning makes sense and how to do it safely.
Mobile Application Security Testing: Beyond the OWASP Mobile Top 10
Mobile apps have unique security challenges that web-focused tools miss entirely. Here is a practical testing methodology for iOS and Android.
Capacitor and Ionic Hybrid App Security: A Practical Guide
Capacitor-based hybrid apps blend web technologies with native device access. This combination creates a unique attack surface that requires specific security strategies.
How to set up secrets scanning in git repositories
A step-by-step guide to secrets scanning in git repositories using gitleaks and trufflehog, covering pre-commit hooks, CI enforcement, and history audits.
How to configure OWASP ZAP for automated scanning
A step-by-step guide to configuring OWASP ZAP for automated scanning in CI/CD, from Docker setup through baseline and API scans to pipeline gating.
Service Worker Security Risks: The Persistent Threat in Your Browser
Service workers intercept network requests, cache content, and run in the background. When compromised, they become a persistent foothold in the browser.
YAML Deserialization Attacks and How to Prevent Them
YAML looks innocent but its deserialization features have led to remote code execution in countless applications. Here is why and how to stay safe.
What is Attack Path Analysis
Attack path analysis maps how vulnerabilities and misconfigurations chain together into real exploit routes, cutting 10,000+ findings down to the handful that matter.
React Application Security Guide
Securing React applications from XSS, dependency vulnerabilities, and common frontend attack patterns.
Reachability Analysis for Rust and Cargo in 2026
How reachability analysis cuts noise for Rust services: cargo features, conditional compilation, RustSec advisories, and the tools that handle Rust well.
Express and Node.js Security Hardening
Practical security hardening for Express.js applications covering middleware, input validation, and production deployment.
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