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Getting started with Practical Rego

Read this guide introducing Rego, a declarative policy language, for programmers familiar with imperative languages like Python or Java. It covers key concepts, common pitfalls, and best practices for writing effective Rego policies.

From SKILL.md to Shell Access in Three Lines of Markdown: Threat Modeling Agent Skills

Discover the lethal trifecta of AI agent security risks. Learn how malicious OpenClaw Skills and supply chain attacks like ClawHavoc put your data at risk. Threat model your AI agents and secure them with Snyk Evo.

Implementing SAST in Azure DevOps: A Complete Guide for DevSecOps Integration

By integrating SAST directly into our Azure DevOps pipelines, we catch issues like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and insecure authentication patterns before they reach production.

Building a Strong Container Security Foundation

As containerized deployments grow in popularity, it’s crucial to understand how to secure them. Learn everything you need to know about container scanning.

What is Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)?

Data security posture management (DSPM) is the practice of using automation and management tools to secure data at cloud scale. Learn why your company needs it.

Tauri Footguns: 5 Common Security Misconfigurations That Ship by Default

Tauri promises a more secure alternative to Electron for desktop apps, but several default configurations and common patterns quietly undermine its security model. We break down five footguns that developers should watch for.

Anthropic Just Launched Claude Code Security. Here's Why That's Great News for the Industry

Anthropic's launch of Claude Code Security is sparking headlines about the end of traditional security, but the real story is about the shift from detection to automated remediation. This move validates a layered security approach that combines AI reasoning with deterministic analysis to protect the modern software supply chain.

Inside StegaBin: How a DPRK Steganography Campaign Generated Headlines

North Korean hackers published 26 malicious npm packages using Pastebin steganography for C2. It made headlines everywhere. We checked the data: zero real-world impact. Here's what the campaign actually did, and what it tells us about the real risk of malicious package campaigns.

BOLA: The API Vulnerability Hiding in Plain Sight

Discover why Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) is the #1 OWASP API risk. Learn why traditional testing tools fail to test this "hidden" flaw properly and how Snyk’s AI-powered DAST provides the context needed to stop data breaches.

The Dissemination of the Term Vibe Coding

Vibe coding accelerates development but risks security. Learn how Andrej Karpathy's viral term describes Al-driven, minimal-oversight coding, and why it leads to XSS, SQL injection, and data leaks. Read the security implications and best practices.

Personalization in Vibe Coding

The rise of vibe coding and personalized AI agents is transforming development, but the 'Vibe Coding Hangover' introduces critical security and maintainability risks. Discover how to move from unreviewed, risky code to responsible, secure AI-assisted development.

How AI Agents Still Break Security When Nothing Is Broken

AI agents can fail security without any bugs or vulnerabilities. Learn why agent behavior breaks trust boundaries and how threat modeling mitigates risk.

DAST in CI/CD Pipelines: Integration Strategies and Best Practices

Learn how to integrate Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) into your CI/CD pipelines to identify runtime vulnerabilities and environment-specific flaws. Explore proven strategies for automating scans, managing false positives, and balancing security rigor with development speed. Discover why combining SAST and DAST is essential for building a robust, developer-first security posture in modern DevSecOps environments.

Cloud Network Security: Best Practices & Essential Strategies for Protecting Modern Cloud Infrastructure

Modern cloud security requires moving beyond traditional perimeters to embrace Zero Trust, AI-driven threat detection, and quantum-safe encryption. This guide outlines essential strategies for mitigating misconfigurations and managing the shared responsibility model. Learn how to automate your incident response to stay ahead of evolving DDoS and AI-weaponized attacks.

CSPM vs SSPM: Understanding the Differences and When You Need Both

Understand the critical differences between CSPM and SSPM and why modern enterprises need both to secure their cloud infrastructure and SaaS applications. While CSPM focuses on IaaS and PaaS security, SSPM targets risks within SaaS platforms like Microsoft 365 and Salesforce.

Best Practices for DAST Scanning, Execution & Implementation in the SDLC

Master DAST scanning best practices for your SDLC. Learn to define scope, optimize execution in CI/CD, prioritize results, manage false positives, & integrate Snyk API & Web for application security.

Buffer Overflow Security Analysis: From Prevention to Detection & Defense

Protect your applications from buffer overflow attacks with a multi-layered security approach. Learn how SAST, DAST, runtime protections, and Snyk’s proactive tools help detect, prevent, and remediate memory corruption vulnerabilities in C/C++ and other high-risk environments.

AI in SDLC: A Complete Guide to AI-Powered Software Development

Discover how AI is transforming the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Learn the benefits, challenges, and real-world use cases of AI-powered software development.

Understanding Toxic Flows in MCP and the Hidden Risk of AI-Native Systems

A deep dive into toxic flows in MCP and how AI agents can unintentionally create attack paths across tools, data, and systems.

Why AI-Native Apps Break Traditional AppSec Models

AI-native apps break traditional AppSec. Learn why dynamic models, agents, and model-layer risks demand a modern, AI-aligned security approach.