10 vulnerabilities in application security and how to resolve them

Application security is essential for protecting software applications from vulnerabilities that can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or app shutdown, especially as the number and complexity of applications grow. Common security vulnerabilities include injection attacks, broken authentication, sensitive data exposure, XML external entities, broken access control, security misconfigurations, cross-site scripting, insecure deserialization, using components with known vulnerabilities, and insufficient logging and monitoring. Addressing these involves employing strategies such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, role-based access control, regular audits, and using security headers. New Relic's Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) offers a proactive approach by integrating into the runtime environment to provide real-time security feedback, helping teams swiftly identify and address vulnerabilities. This approach is complemented by practices like automated vulnerability scanning, code reviews, penetration testing, and consistent developer training, ultimately aiming to maintain a secure, user-friendly application environment.