SoftwarePlaza IT Magazine

Modern AppSec teams are overwhelmed with alerts but still struggle to answer the one question that matters: What should we fix first? This article explores how shifting from raw data to contextual insights helps prioritize the most impactful vulnerabilities, align security efforts with business goals, and move application security from a cost center to a strategic enabler.

A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is the key to understanding what’s inside your software—and securing it. This article explores the growing importance of SBOMs in cybersecurity, the difference between static and dynamic SBOMs, how AI is transforming their effectiveness, and best practices for managing software supply chain risk.

Discover how Cloud Builders empowered their clients to slash cloud ownership costs by nearly 50% and dramatically simplify operations by leveraging Civo's cost-effective Kubernetes, Marketplace, and unparalleled expert support.

The disconnect between AppSec and development teams is more than a collaboration issue—it’s a major business risk. This article explores the root causes of this divide, from misaligned goals to disconnected toolchains, and offers practical strategies for uniting teams. Learn how to embed security into the developer workflow, prioritize risk over noise, and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.

Uncover the pivotal role of PostgreSQL's extensions ecosystem, its historical context, and why it remains indispensable for modern data needs, including AI and analytics. Dive into key extensions like TimescaleDB, PostGIS, and pgvector, and learn how a managed service, like Aiven, mitigates risks and enhances reliability.

Uncover the critical security risks of running Ruby on Rails in development mode on a live server, from exposing internal workings and sensitive information to increasing the risk of remote code execution and DoS attacks. Learn practical steps to safeguard your application and prevent these vulnerabilities.

Given the surge in web application data breaches, learn how to effectively store and secure sensitive data in your web applications. This article explores critical data types, client-side and server-side storage mechanisms, common OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and essential protective measures like robust authentication, access control, and encryption strategies.

Discover how unchecked API sprawl creates critical security blind spots for fast-growing fintech startups, leading to data breaches and operational inefficiencies. Learn how Beagle Security's API discovery feature automatically uncovers and tests all APIs within Kubernetes or Istio environments, ensuring complete visibility and proactive vulnerability management.

Explore the true costs of penetration testing in 2025, breaking down pricing by scope (web, mobile, API, cloud, network, IoT) and methodology (black box, grey box, white box). Discover key factors influencing costs and learn how AI-powered solutions like Beagle Security offer a faster, more affordable alternative to traditional pen tests.

Discover how Riftweaver, an innovative gaming studio with a one-person DevOps team, leveraged PerfectScale to reduce CPU throttling by nearly 59% in critical APIs, improve user experience, and enable efficient scaling of their AWS EKS Kubernetes environment, even on a free plan.

Discover how cybersecurity leader Cynet, with a focus on simplicity, leveraged PerfectScale to gain unprecedented visibility into pod costs, streamline Kubernetes cost optimization, and proactively identify and resolve resiliency issues across their multi-cluster AWS EKS environment, ensuring a stable and cost-effective solution for their customers.

Discover how Trax, a leader in retail technology, leveraged PerfectScale to overcome manual Kubernetes optimization roadblocks, achieving an astounding 75% cost reduction in one cluster (saving over 6-figures annually) and significantly improving their "cost per processing" metric by gaining granular visibility and actionable insights across their multi-cloud, multi-cluster AWS EKS environment.