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Veracode Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Static Application Security Testing, Q1 2021

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Forrester notes that SAST providers need to build their security solutions into the software development lifecycle (SDLC); integrate them into the CI/CD pipeline; protect new architectures like containers; and provide accurate, actionable results. To help development teams and security and risk professionals identify the industry???s

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Types of Cloud Security Controls & Their Uses

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Gain a Comprehensive View of Cloud Configurations, Users & Policies Cloud security controls give enterprises complete visibility across cloud environments, allowing them to monitor user activity, analyze configurations, and verify policy compliance. It specifies 133 control objectives for 16 security zones.

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Top Security Configuration Management Tools: Features & Comparisons

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In a distributed architecture (as opposed to a client-server architecture), this repository can be stored on each machine to speed up maintenance and updates. Static Application Security Testing (SAST): These tools examine source code for vulnerabilities, policy compliance, and risk.

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What Is a Secure Web Gateway? Features, Benefits & Challenges

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Secure web gateways (SWGs) are network security solutions that monitor and filter internet traffic to guard against threats and ensure policy compliance. SWGs’ main function centers on security — offering greater defense against cyber attacks than standard proxy servers and protecting your overall network security architecture.

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What Is an Application Level Gateway? How ALGs Work

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Implement monitoring tools to track performance and ensure policy compliance. Their architecture fails to accommodate the stateless nature of UDP, resulting in poor performance and restricted application. Establish communication routes between ALG and firewalls. Thoroughly test integration to ensure smooth operation.

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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

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Whether you’re a seasoned cloud expert or just starting out, understanding IaaS security is critical for a resilient and secure cloud architecture. Advanced features, such as self-service portals and connection with human resource systems, simplify access control and assure policy compliance.

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What Is Cloud Data Security? Definition, Benefits & Best Practices

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Increased attack surface: Flexible and scalable cloud infrastructures frequently result in misconfigurations and assets placed outside of security policies. By adhering to these best practices, you can build a strong cloud data security architecture that secures sensitive information.