code-security
Safeguard articles tagged "code-security" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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Best SAST Tools in 2026: A Buyer's Guide to Static Analysis
A balanced 2026 comparison of the leading static application security testing tools — Semgrep, CodeQL, SonarQube, Snyk Code, Checkmarx, and Fortify — with an honest look at where Safeguard fits.
How to Find Vulnerabilities in Your Code
A beginner-friendly guide to finding security vulnerabilities in both your own code and the open-source libraries you depend on, using free and open tools.
What GitHub Advanced Security actually includes now that ...
GitHub split Advanced Security into Secret Protection and Code Security in April 2025. Here's what each product covers, what it costs, and where the gaps still are.
Comparing Insecure Output Rates Across Popular AI Coding ...
A benchmark-driven look at insecure output rates across GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Amazon Q, and Tabnine, and why the model matters more than the brand.
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.
Semgrep vs CodeQL: Static Analysis for Security Teams
A deep comparison of Semgrep and CodeQL for static application security testing, covering rule writing, performance, language support, and practical deployment considerations.
Taming Static Analysis: A Practical Guide to False Positive Reduction
False positives kill SAST adoption faster than anything else. Here is how to cut through the noise without missing real vulnerabilities.
Mutation Testing for Security Validation: Testing Your Tests
Mutation testing measures whether your security tests actually catch bugs by introducing small changes to code and checking if tests fail. Here is how to apply it to security-critical code.