application-security
Safeguard articles tagged "application-security" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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IAST vs SAST in 2026: When to Use Which
A practical guide to when IAST adds value over SAST in 2026, with the workload characteristics that justify the operational cost of runtime instrumentation.
Insecure deserialization attack
A precise breakdown of what is an insecure deserialization attack, how object injection and gadget chains work in Java and Python, and how to defend against them.
XXE (XML External Entity) attack
A precise breakdown of what an XXE attack is, how XML external entity injection works, a real-world exploit example, the billion laughs attack, and prevention techniques.
SAST Tool Accuracy Benchmarks 2024: What the Data Actually Shows
Static Application Security Testing tools vary dramatically in accuracy. We analyze detection rates, false positive rates, and language coverage across leading SAST tools using standardized benchmarks.
GraphQL Injection Prevention: Securing Your API Layer
GraphQL's flexible query language introduces injection risks that differ fundamentally from REST APIs. Preventing GraphQL injection requires understanding the query parser, resolver chain, and schema design.
C# and .NET Security Explained
C# and .NET security explained: real CVEs, NuGet supply-chain attacks, BinaryFormatter risk, and the SolarWinds lesson every .NET team needs.
PHP Security Explained
PHP still runs ~74% of the web. From the 2024 PHP-CGI RCE to WordPress plugin flaws, here's what actually breaks PHP apps in production.
What is Fuzzing
Fuzzing feeds programs malformed input at machine speed to trigger crashes and expose memory-safety bugs. Here's how fuzz testing works and why it matters.
Static Analysis vs Dynamic Analysis
Static analysis reads code before it runs; dynamic analysis watches it execute. Here's how the two differ, catch different bugs, and work best together.
WebSocket Security in Modern Applications
WebSockets enable real-time communication but introduce attack surfaces that traditional HTTP security controls miss entirely.
Prototype Pollution in JavaScript: Prevention Guide
Prototype pollution lets attackers modify the behavior of all JavaScript objects by injecting properties into Object.prototype. This guide covers exploitation techniques, real-world impact, and layered defenses.
IAST vs RASP: A Decision Tree for 2026
When to deploy IAST, when to deploy RASP, and when to skip both. A pragmatic decision tree based on application architecture, threat model, and operational maturity.
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