In our old advertisements, you could often read that 70 percent of websites are hackable. The sad truth is, however, that every website and web application can be hacked, given enough time and resources. What makes a website or web application fall within the 70 percent…
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Tomasz Andrzej Nidecki
Principal Cybersecurity Writer
Principal Cybersecurity Writer
Choosing the web application security solution that is right for you
Do you have a headache trying to choose the right web application security solution? Well, we sure hope it’s Acunetix, but it might not be! We won’t try to convince you that we are the one – that would be unprofessional because we know nothing…
Is it good? Ask the developer!
We’re so used to the image of the “security guy” who takes care of all the cybersecurity needs in the company that it keeps security siloed and makes progress impossible. We have to get rid of that image and realize that in some cases, notably…
DIY security – are you doing it right?
There is no tool in the world that can fully replace a human when it comes to finding web vulnerabilities. A skilled security researcher is always able to find more than an automated scanner. There is just one problem. With a ratio of thousands of…
Cybersecurity metrics for web applications
Small and mid-sized businesses are able to manage their information security, including web application security, in a very direct fashion. The numbers of assets, vulnerabilities, and incidents are low enough for the security manager to be able to have a clear view of IT security…
What is SCA and why you need it
The security of your business depends not just on your code but on the entire supply chain, which includes third-party components. The more third-party components you use, the more likely it is that a vulnerability in your web application will be a result of third-party…
Do you want your security to be built on excuses?
Opinion: Do you leave your car keys in the ignition just because it’s easier than securing your vehicle? If not, why do you come up with similar excuses when making decisions about the security of your sensitive data and your business reputation? In the cybersecurity…
The effect of President Biden’s security order on web application vendors
Do you want to sell your web applications to US government agencies? We have bad news and good news. The bad news is: President Biden just made it more difficult for you. The good news is: Acunetix® can make it much easier. The SolarWinds breach…
How to avoid web supply chain attacks
In early 2021, attackers infiltrated SolarWinds software used by thousands of major businesses and organizations worldwide. This allowed malicious parties to access data owned by not just SolarWinds but everyone who used the SolarWinds solution. Such attacks are called supply chain attacks and yes, they…