Arnica’s application security tools integrated by Bitbucket

Hey there! I’ve got some interesting news from the tech world, right here in the Bay Area. Have you heard of Arnica? It’s a behavior-based application security platform, pretty cool stuff, honestly. They’ve just managed to integrate their security features into Bitbucket. That’s right, Bitbucket – the source-code management solution used by developers worldwide.

Now, this might not seem like a big deal to some of you, but let me tell you, it’s causing quite a bit of excitement in healthcare and cybersecurity circles. The thing is, application development tends to be a bit of a double-edged sword. Sure, it’s a key business function in many modern organizations, but with it comes significant security risks.

Can you believe, for instance, that malicious web app transactions shot up by 500% in the first half of 2023 compared to the previous year? No kidding. Seems like those sneaky attackers are now focusing on targeting application layers. This means one thing – there’s increasing pressure on companies to ensure their software is developed with the right security protocols that protect data and limit vulnerabilities. Heck, even the US National Cybersecurity Strategy is holding software providers accountable for insecure products.

Here’s where it gets interesting for Bitbucket users though. They can now use static application security testing (SAST), infrastructure as code (IaC) security scanning, software composition analysis (SCA), and third-party package reputation scanning. Not bad, right? Plus, Arnica even adds some nifty features, like prioritization and product ownership to empower developers using Bitbucket in their workflows.

The best part about all of this? Real-time risk detection and automated mitigation capabilities. That’s right, developers get instant feedback when a risk is detected. And there’s another fantastic feature where, let’s say a developer accidentally included some secret info in a code commit, they’ll get a heads up via a Slack or Teams message and even a one-click “fix it for me” button, taking the hefty work of removing that secret from the commit all on its own. Talk about workplace simplicity, huh?

So, the integration of Arnica and Bitbucket has made application security not just reliable but also accessible and efficient. So, let’s raise a virtual toast to Arnica and Bitbucket: making the cyber-world a safer place, one line of code at a time.

by Morgan Phisher