Security by design
Security shouldn't be an afterthought. Incorporate it from the design phase of your application.
Secret management
Never commit API keys, tokens, or passwords to the repository. Use environment variables or services like Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Doppler.
Input validation
All user input is potentially malicious. Validate, sanitize, and parameterize all inputs. SQL Injection remains one of the most exploited vulnerabilities.
Secure authentication
Implement MFA, use OAuth 2.0 / OIDC for authentication, and store passwords with bcrypt or Argon2.
API security
Use rate limiting, validate JWT tokens, implement rotating API keys, and document your API with OpenAPI including security schemes.
Secure dependencies
Use npm audit, pip audit, or trivy to scan dependencies for vulnerabilities. Keep libraries updated.
Logging and monitoring
Log security events without sensitive data. Implement alerts for suspicious patterns.
Conclusion
Cybersecurity is every developer's responsibility. At Vynta we apply security best practices in every line of code we write.