Posts Tagged ‘StackHawk’
[NodeCongress2021] Security Testing for JS Apps, Node Congress – Ryan Severns
Application security need not impede developer agility; instead, it can integrate seamlessly into workflows. Ryan Severns, co-founder of StackHawk, presents a streamlined approach to vulnerability detection in JavaScript ecosystems, leveraging automation to unearth issues pre-production.
StackHawk automates dynamic analysis against JS apps and APIs—REST, GraphQL—flagging SQL injections or data leaks via CI/CD scans. On pull requests, scans mimic attacks, surfacing flaws with request/response evidence, expediting triages.
Automating Scans with ZAP Foundations
Built atop OWASP ZAP, StackHawk configures effortlessly for Node.js stacks, scanning SPAs or backends sans code mods. Post-scan, dashboards highlight exploits, with remediation docs and Jira integrations deferring low-risks, respecting only novel threats.
Integrating into DevSecOps Pipelines
Ryan emphasizes workflow harmony: GitHub Actions triggers validate endpoints, blocking merges on criticals while queuing fixes. Free tiers invite experimentation, blending security into Node.js velocity without friction.