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HackEDU Announcement

  We constantly strive to improve our secure coding training platform, and as part of that effort, we pay close attention to the feedback that everyone who uses our product provides us....

software security Secure SDLC

  There was a point in time when the only thing that mattered when it came to software development was that functional software was deployed in the stipulated time. There wasn't much...

DevSecOps threat modeling

  Note: You can use our free Threat Modeling template to make it easier to follow along. Simply make a copy or download the template, which is located on Google Drive. Introduction Threat...

Application Security offensive training definitions

  When designing systems to be impervious to outside activity, you should always aim to be at least two steps ahead of your adversaries. Whatever it is that you want to protect, whether...

DevSecOps definitions Introduction

Hooks are scripts that run at different steps during the commit process. They are completely customizable and will trigger events at key points during the development life cycle. Some...

offensive training ctf

What is a CTF? A Capture the Flag event, or CTF for short, is a gamified exercise designed to test cybersecurity skills. The goal of the game, much like in the live-action, outdoor game...

Secure Coding Training Application Security HackEDU Rewards

  We are excited to announce the launch of HackEDU Rewards, an automated rewards system that complements HackEDU’s Secure Coding Training platform. The system incentivizes developers to...

Application Security Security Champion Shift Left

  Application security is a major concern for many organizations.  In 2020, over 23,000 new vulnerabilities were discovered and publicly reported in production applications.  On average,...

software security Secure SDLC

Some organizations run bug bounty programs as a way to identify and fix vulnerabilities within their production applications.  A bug bounty program gives ethical hackers permission to test...

Secure Coding Training DevSecOps Shift Left

  In the past, security was not seen as a priority during the development process.  Often, developers would only perform vulnerability scans and security audits as part of the testing...