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Our articles and guides on how to protect your startup from cybercriminals

Read about all the security issues that we find during our automated security reviews, and how to solve them.

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CSP Wildcard Directive

As cyber threats evolve, developers must stay vigilant against vulnerabilities that could compromise user data and system integrity. In this blog, we'll delve into the specifics of a common web application security vulnerability - the Content Security Policy (CSP) wildcard directive - and explore real-life examples along with practical mitigation guidelines and code samples.

Vulnerabilities

X-Content-Type-Options Header Missing

Web application developers face the constant challenge of safeguarding their applications against various vulnerabilities. One often overlooked but critical aspect is the absence of the X-Content-Type-Options header, which can expose web applications to potential security risks. In this blog, we'll explore the significance of the X-Content-Type-Options header, understand the associated risks, and provide practical guidelines with real-life examples to mitigate these risks.

Vulnerabilities

Policies for AI-focused startups

Creating a comprehensive set of cybersecurity policies is crucial for an AI-focused software startup to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information assets. Below is a list of essential cybersecurity policies that such a company may need.

SOC 2

ISO27001 Compliance Policies

ISO/IEC 27001 is a widely recognized international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). Implementing ISO 27001 can help a software startup enhance its cybersecurity posture. Here's a list of policies that a software startup will need to consider for ISO 27001 compliance.

ISO 27001

SOC2 Compliance Policies

Achieving SOC 2 compliance involves implementing various policies and procedures to ensure the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of customer data. Below is a comprehensive list of policies that a software startup company needs for SOC 2 compliance.

SOC 2

Purchase cyber insurance (transfer some of the 1st and 3rd party risk)

For startups, achieving SOC 2 compliance is a crucial step in demonstrating a commitment to protecting sensitive information and building trust. In addition to SOC 2 compliance, purchasing cyber insurance is another strategic and important move. In this guide, we will explore the importance of SOC 2 compliance, provide real-world examples, and offer a detailed step-by-step manual on purchasing cyber insurance.

SOC 2