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    Legacy SAST and the Fallacy of 100% Code Coverage

    Legacy SAST and the Fallacy of 100% Code Coverage

    In October of 2019, three months into my tenure at Contrast Security, I received a challenge question from a customer..

    Manual Application Vulnerability Management Delays Innovation While Increasing Business Risk

    Manual Application Vulnerability Management Delays Innovation While Increasing Business Risk

    Traditional approaches to application security (AppSec), such as legacy static application security testing (SAST) and..

    Contrast Security Further Expands Industry’s Broadest IAST Language Support with the Addition of Python Application Security

    Contrast Security Further Expands Industry’s Broadest IAST Language Support with the Addition of Python Application Security

    Python is one of the most widely used languages for web application development today. It’s a dynamic language that is..

    Accuracy in AppSec Is Critical to Reducing False Positives

    Accuracy in AppSec Is Critical to Reducing False Positives

    According to a new report from the Neustar International Security Council (NISC), over one-quarter of security alerts..

    Protect Sensitive Data, Reduce Risk, and Gain Regulatory Compliance with Embedded Data Security

    Protect Sensitive Data, Reduce Risk, and Gain Regulatory Compliance with Embedded Data Security

    Sensitive data often leaks out through applications. The privacy risk is not developer negligence, but rather misplaced..

    43% of Data Breaches Connected to Application Vulnerabilities: Assessing the AppSec Implications

    43% of Data Breaches Connected to Application Vulnerabilities: Assessing the AppSec Implications

    Web applications are a growing focus point for cyber criminals. Motivated by financial outcomes, they understand the..

    Contrast Labs: Mapping Risk Profiles for Select OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities to Understand Their AppSec Risk

    Contrast Labs: Mapping Risk Profiles for Select OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities to Understand Their AppSec Risk

    At Contrast Security, the Contrast Labs team is charged with numerous things. Part of this charter includes looking at..

    Emerging from the Tool Swamp to a Unified AppSec Platform

    Emerging from the Tool Swamp to a Unified AppSec Platform

    Traditional approaches to application security (AppSec) rely on a patchwork of disconnected tools and processes that..

    What It Takes to Be Named One of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2020

    What It Takes to Be Named One of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2020

    Inc. magazine has recognized Best Workplaces annually for nearly four decades. Contrast Security was selected one of..

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