Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Why Keeping Old Software Is a Security Risk #cybersecurity #appsec

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Risk Mitigation and Cybersecurity Strategy with Samuel Brown | Secrets of AppSec Champions Podcast

As cyber threats evolve, so must the strategies to prevent them. In this episode, Samuel Brown—CEO of PacketX and retired U.S. Army CW4—shares mission-critical insights on risk mitigation, layered security, and why backups and plans on paper aren't enough. From ransomware recovery to real-world network defense, this conversation is packed with hard-earned lessons for AppSec professionals and business leaders alike.

Best AI Red Teaming Tools: Top 7 Solutions in 2025

There was a time when “AI red teaming” sounded like a novelty. Now, it’s fast becoming table stakes. If your organization is shipping machine learning or LLM-powered systems into the real world (especially in sensitive domains), you need to know how those systems behave under pressure. That’s where AI red teaming tools come in. These tools help teams stress-test AI the way it will actually be used (and misused).

What Is Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)?

Application security posture management (ASPM) centralizes and automates the monitoring, evaluation, and management of application security across an organization’s software lifecycle. ASPM provides a unified view of the risk posture by aggregating data from various security tools, such as static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and runtime protection solutions.

Security Automation: Sleep Better Tonight! #podcast #cybersecurity

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

AppSec Tools: From Reactive to Proactive, Devs Take Action! #developer #appsec

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

Why Patch Management is Important and How to Get It Right

If you’ve ever been burned by a late-stage security patch—hours before a release, in production, or during a holiday—you know patch management isn’t just an IT checkbox. It’s a make-or-break part of modern software delivery. Yet too often, it’s reactive, fragmented, and bolted on after the fact. This guide breaks down how to make patch management a proactive, automated, and developer-aligned process—without slowing you down.

Don't Let Your AI Be the Next Log4j

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.

What is Software Composition Analysis (SCA)?

Software Composition Analysis (SCA) is a process that identifies and manages open-source components within a software project, including their licenses, vulnerabilities, and dependencies. It helps organizations understand what open-source software is being used, mitigate security risks, and ensure license compliance. SCA tools scan application code to detect all third-party components and their dependencies.

Developers: Build Trust, Foster Security Culture, Stay Updated! #developers #appsec

Mend.io, formerly known as Whitesource, has over a decade of experience helping global organizations build world-class AppSec programs that reduce risk and accelerate development -– using tools built into the technologies that software and security teams already love. Our automated technology protects organizations from supply chain and malicious package attacks, vulnerabilities in open source and custom code, and open-source license risks.