The Ultimate Guide to Application Security
2025 edition
Overview
When security is built directly into the programs used for any task or purpose (applications) it is Application Security. Examples include authentication, access control encryption and logging. Such features are typically added to improve protection of the applications from unauthorised users or malware, and contribute to improved organisational security.
Analyst reports

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By Matias Madou of Secure Code Warrior
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Mon, 24th Jun 2024

By Erin Stephan of Aqua Security
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By Craig Nielsen of GitLab
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