Recent threat activity highlights exploitation of edge devices (VPN zero-days), identity/social engineering hybrids, and supply-chain vectors for ransomware and data extortion. Veracode’s integrated Application Risk Management Platform — spanning discovery (EASM), prevention (Package Firewall + SCA), detection (SAST/DAST), remediation (Fix), and unified application risk management (Risk Manager) — delivers the end-to-end visibility, automation, and speed CISOs need to reduce exploitable surface, accelerate secure delivery, and demonstrate measurable risk reduction.
Bold Actions for CISOs
• Run Veracode EASM immediately to eliminate blind spots on internet-facing assets.
• Activate Package Firewall alongside SCA to block malicious/vulnerable dependencies at source.
• Embed Veracode Fix and Pipeline Scan for developer velocity with security.
• Consolidate in Risk Manager for prioritized, contextual action and complete application risk management.
Last Week’s Cyber Threats — Precisely Addressed by Veracode
Check Point VPN Zero-Day (CVE-2026-50751) & Edge/Infrastructure Exploitation
Attackers target perimeter devices for initial access, then move to applications and data. Unknown or shadow external assets amplify exposure.
Veracode Solution:
• Veracode External Attack Surface Management (EASM) discovers 50–100% more internet-facing assets than traditional methods, provides continuous monitoring, hygiene scoring (subdomain takeovers, shadow IT), and direct integration with DAST for targeted testing. Eliminates blind spots around edge-related exposures.
• Veracode SAST and DAST secure the applications behind the perimeter with high-fidelity analysis and runtime validation.
CISA KEV & Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities
Known flaws remain high-value targets.
Veracode Solution:
Continuous discovery via EASM + SAST/SCA/DAST, accurate prioritization in Risk Manager, and rapid remediation with Veracode Fix (AI-generated, expert-validated patches that reduce mean time to remediate while enforcing quality).
Luna Moth / SRG & Hybrid Social Engineering / Data Extortion
High-value targets (law firms, professional services) hit via vishing + physical access for sensitive data theft.
Veracode Solution:
Protect the applications holding privileged data. DAST validates runtime exposures. EASM surfaces unknown external entry points. Risk Manager delivers root-cause context and “best next actions” to shrink blast radius and data leverage.
Ransomware, Data Exfiltration & Supply-Chain Attacks
Credential abuse, third-party compromises, and malicious packages dominate.
Veracode Solution:
• Veracode SCA with Package Firewall — blocks vulnerable, malicious, or non-compliant packages before they enter the development environment while delivering precise vulnerability/license intelligence and SBOM generation.
• EASM + Risk Manager for full external + internal risk correlation.
• Pipeline Scan shifts security left to prevent issues from reaching production.
Core CISO Priorities — Veracode-Enabled Execution
Vulnerability Management & Continuous Discovery:
First principles: You cannot patch or protect what you cannot see. Veracode: EASM for external attack surface + SAST/SCA/DAST + Risk Manager for unified, prioritized findings with exploitability context.
Supply Chain & Third-Party Hardening:
SCA + Package Firewall prevents bad packages at the proxy/inspection layer. Auto-remediation, ML-driven accuracy, and policy governance reduce supply-chain risk — a top barrier for 65% of large organizations.
Identity, Runtime & Application Security:
DAST for web apps/APIs; SAST for code-level flaws; policy enforcement in CI/CD via Pipeline Scan.
Ransomware Resilience & Data Minimization:
Reduce technical debt with Fix; limit attacker value through secure SDLC; use Risk Manager for focused remediation that protects high-value assets.
AI Governance & Emerging Risks:
Responsible AI in Fix for remediation; consistent scanning of AI-impacted or generated code; EASM for expanding digital footprints.
External Visibility & Asset Management:
Veracode EASM provides attacker-like visibility into domains, web apps, APIs, IPs, and certificates — directly relevant to edge/VPN risks and unknown exposures.
Foresight: Q3 2026–2027 Signals — Veracode Positions You Ahead
AI-Accelerated Attacks & Defense:
Veracode Fix already delivers expert-trained, hallucination-resistant remediation. EASM + platform analytics handle scale.
Expanding Attack Surface:
EASM continuously discovers and prioritizes internet-facing assets amid cloud, remote, and third-party growth.
Supply Chain Weaponization:
Package Firewall + SCA + SBOM capabilities provide proactive blocking and transparency.
State-Sponsored & Hybrid Threats:
Unified Risk Manager + EASM + testing suite reduces pre-positioning value and speeds response.
Regulatory & Resilience Demands:
Veracode reporting, policy management, and measurable risk reduction deliver audit-ready evidence and board-level clarity.
Strategic Imperative:
Adopt the complete Veracode platform — EASM for discovery, Package Firewall + SCA for prevention, SAST/DAST/Fix for detection and remediation, and Risk Manager for orchestration. This creates a closed-loop system that turns threats into manageable, measurable risk.
SMART Next Steps
1. This Week: Launch Veracode EASM scan on key domains; review discovered assets vs. known inventory.
2. 30 Days: Enable Package Firewall with SCA policies; pilot Fix in a high-impact pipeline and measure remediation velocity.
3. 60 Days: Operationalize Risk Manager for executive dashboards and cross-tool correlation.
4. Ongoing: Integrate Pipeline Scan and native CI/CD connectors; schedule quarterly EASM + platform reviews.
This report is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, technical, or professional advice. While we strive for accuracy, Veracode does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of the information. Recipients should not rely solely on this report and must conduct their own thorough investigation and verification. Please work with your internal teams and relevant stakeholders to properly assess, implement, and remediate any identified threats or vulnerabilities. The information has been compiled from multiple sources, and Veracode assumes no liability for any errors, omissions, or actions taken based on this content.
