Security Scanning
Security scanning is the automated process of analyzing software, networks, or systems to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security weaknesses. It involves using specialized tools to detect issues like outdated dependencies, insecure code patterns, or exposed services that could be exploited by attackers. This practice is essential for proactive risk management and compliance in modern software development and IT operations.
Developers should learn and use security scanning to integrate security into the development lifecycle (DevSecOps), preventing costly breaches and ensuring compliance with standards like OWASP Top 10 or GDPR. It's critical for use cases such as CI/CD pipelines to catch vulnerabilities early, auditing production environments for risks, and securing cloud infrastructure against common threats like misconfigured access controls.