You’ve probably heard that JSON Web Token (JWT) is the current state-of-the-art technology for securing APIs. Like most security topics, it’s important to understand how it works (at least, somewhat) if…
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What Is a JWT Token?
A JSON Web Token (JWT) is an open standard (RFC 7519) that defines a compact and self-contained way for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object. This information can…
How to Get Instant Java Web Security Vulnerability Alerts in GitHub
If you’re building Java web applications or Java Web API’s and you want to do your own security testing, wouldn’t you rather not run a scanner and wait forever for a…
Spring Boot REST Service Protected Using Keycloak Authorization Services
Keycloak is an open-source Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution aimed at modern applications and services. Keycloak provides out-of-the-box authentication and authorization services as well as advanced features like User Federation,…
Hyperledger vs. Ethereum: Which Will Benefit Your Business?
Initially, cryptocurrency markets started out on a slow incline, but this year, in the first week of April, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum demonstrated new momentum with a 20 percent gain in…
Security — What if We All Speak to Each Other?
There are many books and articles on how a project must be led. In the Agile Zone, you’ll find many articles related to how to handle projects, organization, teams, products, etc….
Generating a Trusted SSL Certificate (Node Example)
An SSL Certificate is a file that helps browsers recognize that a domain name belongs to a server owner (as well as it’s information like name, location, company, etc). So, if…
Publication Release: DevSecOps Trend Report
For years, security has been an afterthought — functionality that developers and product managers often address at the last minute, right before a build is about to ship. For some individuals…
2020: It’s Time to “Walk the Walk” When it Comes to Software Security
2019 demonstrated that the adoption rate of consumer IoT devices continues to increase. From new doorbells with cameras that connect to smartphones, to advanced TVs and refrigerators that are making the smart…
How Security Keeps Up When Developers Drive Open-Source
Open source is transforming software development. No longer do individual businesses need to purchase or build everything they need in-house. Instead, they can rely on a modern, interdependent ecosystem in which developers work…