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Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST): An Overview

Sep 5, 2024 By Subho Halder In Appknox
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is an advanced testing method that tests the production environment and analyzes application security at runtime. This type of black box testing identifies real-world vulnerabilities externally without much need for insights into the product provenance of any single component. By simulating real-world attacks in your system, DAST identifies critical security gaps that other vulnerability assessments and static methods might miss.
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Understanding Out-of-Bounds Memory Access Vulnerabilities and Detecting Them with Fuzz Testing

Aug 22, 2024 By Khaled Yakdan In Code Intelligence
Out-of-bounds memory access, also known as buffer overflow, occurs when a program tries to read from or write to a memory location outside the bounds of the memory buffer that has been allocated for it. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can lead to various issues, including crashes, data corruption, sensitive data leaks, and even the execution of malicious code.
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Detecting Out-of-Bounds Memory Access, Which Caused The Crowdstike's Incident

Aug 14, 2024 By Code Intelligence In Code Intelligence
The Crowdstrike incident is a recent example of out-of-bounds memory access in C/C++ causing a crash. CrowdStrike reported that problematic content in Channel File 291 triggered an out-of-bounds memory read, leading to a Windows operating system crash (BSOD). Another critical example with the exact root cause is the Heartbleed vulnerability, which affected the OpenSSL library. Remarkably, fuzz testing could identify this issue in less than 10 seconds. Watch the video to see fuzz testing in action.
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The V-model and its role in testing embedded software

Aug 8, 2024 By Natalia Kazankova In Code Intelligence
Embedded software development presents unique challenges due to its close integration with hardware, strict real-time requirements, and the need for high reliability and safety. The V-Model, also known as the Verification and Validation model, offers a structured approach that effectively addresses these challenges. This blog post delves into the V-Model's intricacies and elucidates how it enhances the testing of embedded software.
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Top 5 reasons to fuzz embedded systems

Aug 2, 2024 By Natalia Kazankova In Code Intelligence
One of the most effective security testing methods for embedded systems is fuzz testing. It’s the fastest way to identify memory corruption errors and their root cause. It enables a shift-left testing approach, recommended by many industry standards, and reaches up to 100% code coverage. Read on for the details.
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From simulation to success: the impact of fuzzing in software-in-the-loop testing

Jul 12, 2024 By Khaled Yakdan In Code Intelligence
Software-in-the-loop (SiL) testing is a pivotal method in the software development lifecycle, especially for embedded systems and critical applications. By simulating real-world conditions and integrating software components within a controlled virtual environment, SiL allows for the early detection of bugs, ensuring higher code quality and reliability. Read on to learn how to introduce SiL testing in your project.
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FDA's cybersecurity requirements for medical devices and when to comply with them

Jul 12, 2024 By Natalia Kazankova In Code Intelligence
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control and supervision of medications, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other types of products. To ensure the safety and security of medical devices, the FDA supports a variety of standards and guidelines that medical device manufacturers are highly recommended to follow.
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A Complete Overview of Binary-Based SAST

Jul 3, 2024 By Raghunandan J In Appknox
Zimperium's Global Mobile Threat Report found that unique mobile malware samples grew by 51% in 2022. According to Anne Neuberger, the US Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, the annual average cost of cybercrime will reach over $23 trillion in 2027. The threat landscape and the cost of ignoring security are increasing. It is no longer advisable to just be reactive but proactive in maintaining the security of mobile devices.
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