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Latest Research
Original studies backed by real data — not vendor surveys
AI-Generated Code Security Study 2026
I asked 6 LLMs to write Python and JavaScript code for common development tasks, then scanned the output with 5 open-source SAST tools. See which models produce the most secure code.
State of Open Source AppSec Tools 2026
I analyzed GitHub data for 64 open-source application security tools across 8 categories. See which projects have the most community traction, healthiest maintenance, and strongest adoption.
Security Headers Adoption Study 2026
I scanned 10,000+ websites to measure adoption rates of CSP, HSTS, and other security headers. See which headers are widely deployed and which remain rare.
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Explore by topic
Deep-dive guides, tool comparisons, and best practices organized by security domain
API & AI Security
17 toolsA practitioner's guide to API security testing and AI/LLM security — covering OWASP API Top 10, API discovery, prompt injection, AI red teaming, and the tools that address both.
Application Security Testing
75 toolsUnderstand the four pillars of application security testing — SAST, DAST, IAST, and RASP — how they work, when to use each, and which tools lead the market in 2026.
Cloud & Infrastructure Security
15 toolsA practitioner's guide to securing cloud infrastructure — from IaC scanning and CSPM to CNAPP platforms, container security, and Kubernetes hardening.
DevSecOps & AppSec Programs
12 toolsHow to build and scale an application security program — from DevSecOps integration and ASPM platforms to security metrics, champion programs, and budget allocation.
Mobile Application Security
17 toolsA practitioner's guide to mobile application security testing — covering iOS and Android security, OWASP MASVS, reverse engineering protections, and the tools that secure mobile apps.
Software Supply Chain Security
28 toolsA practitioner's guide to securing your software supply chain — from SCA scanning and SBOM generation to dependency risk management and regulatory compliance.