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APIs are the backbone of modern applications, and securing them is essential. WSO2 API Manager provides a comprehensive set of tools to help developers secure APIs, from the gateway to the backend.

OAuth 2.0 is the leading open authorization framework that enables secure delegated access to protected resources. From traditional web apps and browser-based apps to native apps and desktop applications, OAuth allows client apps to grant access on a user’s behalf without exposing login credentials, enabling powerful third-party applications, custom data flows, and powerful user experiences. However, while OAuth is secure, it’s not always fast.

Improving the security of legacy APIs begins with implementing updated and reliable authentication methods. These measures help block unauthorized access while allowing valid users to interact safely with your APIs.

Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) collects known cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exposures to help you to better safeguard your embedded software. This framework is central to managing security threats effectively. Here, we explain what is CVE, unpack the role of CVE identifiers, examine the differences of CVE vs. CWE, expand on the CVE list, and outline how identifying vulnerabilities early in software development can be achieved with the right static analysis tools.

You just landed your biggest deal ever. An enterprise client is ready to sign a million-dollar deal, but there’s one non-negotiable: they need your SOC 2 report in 90 days. Now you’re in trouble. Internal controls, access policies, logging, vendor due diligence it all hits at once. The team is Googling terms like “SOC 2 Type II” and “audit readiness,” trying to make sense of what feels like a regulatory jungle. This happens every day in fast-growing SaaS companies.

At NodeSource, we live and breathe Node.js and are passionate about performance and security. We understand that for developers and platform teams, managing the security and compliance of dependencies is a mission-critical task. However, the tools designed to help can sometimes become part of the problem. Today, we’re proud to introduce NodeSource Certified Modules v3 (NCM v3): a complete rearchitecture of our module scanning and observability engine.

Securing APIs requires managing who can access resources and under what conditions. Two primary models stand out: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). Here's the key takeaway: RBAC assigns permissions based on predefined roles, making it simple to manage in structured environments. ABAC evaluates multiple real-time attributes for dynamic, granular control, ideal for complex or evolving scenarios.

At Bitrise, we continually invest in security best practices to ensure that our customer’s data stays safe and secure. As a part of an on-going effort, we are excited to announce that we’ve successfully completed our SOC 2 report. The examination was conducted by A-LIGN, a technology-enabled security and compliance firm trusted by more than 4,000 global organizations to help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

The longstanding Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) database has vitally guided security teams for over 20 years, connecting cybersecurity experts, developers, vendors, and researchers in their shared ability to track unknown vulnerabilities in software. But in April of 2025, the MITRE CVE database program was in jeopardy. U.S. government funding for CVE, managed by MITRE and sponsored by CISA, was set to expire. Only in the 11th hour was funding secured, and the contract extended — for now.

Security breaches rarely begin with a hidden zero-day exploit or a complex web of escalated hacks. They often start in very simple ways – an internal team member is breached, a permission is misconfigured, an overly permissive API endpoint is overlooked, or a JWT simply doesn’t expire. An API, or application programming interface, is a set of protocols and tools that enable different software systems to communicate and exchange data, making them essential in modern software development.