Source code scanning
A source code scan is an automated test of a program’s source code that is performed with the intention of locating security weaknesses or vulnerabilities in the code and patching them prior to the application being deployed in production environments. The basic intention here is to strengthen the application code and ensure there are no vulnerabilities at that level.
The main objective is to uncover vulnerabilities, which may include buffer overflows, sloppy use of pointers, and inappropriate use of garbage collection techniques. These are all things that a hacker could be able to take advantage of in order to get access to sensitive information.
There are automated tools in place that can help developers analyze their code and give recommendations based on the findings. The blue team may consider deploying these automated controls to not only educate their coders and to improve the applications, but also to put controls in place to prohibit insecure...