Many of us use cool open-source goodies like Nodejs, WordPress, and React to power our applications. But here’s the catch: these tools can have vulnerabilities too, just waiting to be discovered.
Enter the superhero known as Software Composition Analysis. It’s like having a cybersecurity detective that scans every nook and cranny of your codebase, checking for vulnerabilities in those trusty open-source companions.
What if there were hidden vulnerabilities – the low-hanging fruits that cyber intruders love to feast on? Enter Static Analysis Security Testing, the vigilant code detective that sniffs out threats like SQL injection, Cross-site scripting, and Deserialization vulnerabilities. For Java based applications, a tool called “FindSecBugs” can be used. It performs an in-depth analysis of the code (without giving out too many false-positives) and gives a comprehensive report for all the vulnerabilities that have been identified in the code. FindSecBugs analyzes the code without bombarding you with false-positives, giving you a clear picture of vulnerabilities. Depending on the number and severity of the detected vulnerabilities, it’s decision time. Do you let the code continue its journey through the pipeline, or do you halt the process until those vulnerabilities are patched up?
Dynamic Analysis Security Testing, also known as web application scanning, is like sending a team of cyber detectives to explore every nook and cranny, uncovering potential weak spots. In the world of web application scanning, OWASP ZAP takes center stage. ZAP comes equipped with API end-points and a CLI (Command-Line Interface) that allows you to unleash it on your applications. Its mission? To ferret out security misconfigurations that could be hiding in the shadows. From sensitive information spillage in backup files to insecure HTTP headers, ZAP leaves no stone unturned.
