Application Security
Next.js Security Hardening Guide
Harden your Next.js application with secure headers, API route protection, and server component safety practices.
Feb 25, 20265 min read
Resources
Supply Chain Security, in plain English.
Deep dives, practical guides, and incident analyses from engineers who build Safeguard. No fluff, no vendor FUD — just what you need to ship secure software.
Filter
Articles
RSS feedApplication Security
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.
Feb 24, 20265 min read
Application Security
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.
Feb 24, 20267 min read
Application Security
WebSocket Security in Modern Applications
WebSockets enable real-time communication but introduce attack surfaces that traditional HTTP security controls miss entirely.
Feb 21, 20265 min read
Application Security
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.
Feb 20, 20266 min read
Application Security
CodeQL vs Semgrep: A 2026 Buyer Comparison
A practical head-to-head between CodeQL and Semgrep in 2026: query power, performance, rule authoring, and where each tool earns its place in a modern SAST program.
Feb 20, 20265 min read
Application Security
VS Code Extensions and Supply Chain Risk in 2026
VS Code extensions run with full editor privileges and broad filesystem access. A look at the real attacks, the marketplace's blind spots, and how to harden the workstation.
Feb 20, 20266 min read
Application Security
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.
Feb 18, 20266 min read
Application Security
YAML Deserialization Attacks: The Config File That Runs Code
YAML's type system allows object instantiation during parsing. In many languages, this means a YAML file can execute arbitrary code.
Feb 18, 20264 min read
Stay informed
Weekly insights on software supply chain security, delivered to your inbox.
Self-healing security runs on Safeguard.
Your first fix PR is minutes away.
No sales call required, even your agent can complete the purchase over MCP.