Are Poor Developer Practices the Next Security Catastrophe in Tech?

This CTO Club article from our Scott Willson, highlights how poor developer practices, including prioritizing speed over security, over-reliance on automation, and inadequate vetting of open-source tools, create significant security vulnerabilities in software development. It identifies key risks such as privilege mismanagement, code vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injections, XSS attacks), and insufficient secure coding practices.

To combat these issues, organizations are urged to foster a security-first culture by implementing automated security checks, limiting admin privileges, and investing in continuous developer education and upskilling. These measures aim to strengthen software security and mitigate the risks posed by human error in IT systems.

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