Cybersecurity Starts in the Code: Best Practices Every Business Should Demand

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The article argues that cybersecurity must start in the code and not as a later add-on. It explains how preventable software flaws such as weak input validation, hard-coded secrets, and insecure APIs create attack paths. It recommends secure development practices including shifting security left, applying least privilege, and using secret management tools. It also urges businesses to demand secure code reviews, vulnerability scans, and security training from internal teams or development partners.

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