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Ryan Lloyd from Veracode recently sat down with Scott Ward, Principal Solutions Architect of Emerging Partners at AWS, to discuss the recent changes in software development, their implications on security, and what security professionals need to know about this new landscape. Download this resource to learn about:

  • How software development tools and processes changed recently
  • Challenges developers run into while trying to balance these new tools and processes
  • What security professionals can do to get developers fully on board with security

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    The adoption of application security (AppSec) tools and capabilities has seen a steady rise in popularity over the last decade, with no signs of slowing down.

    However, each organization’s application environment is unique – requiring an AppSec program that is custom-fit to their unique needs.

    Read this infosheet to for helpful guidance when it comes to evaluating and choosing the right AppSec vendor/offering.

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    According to a recent Verizon study, almost 40% of observed security incidents and data breaches were the direct result of a cyberattack targeting web applications – but it’s no secret that apps are often the target of today’s threats.

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