Image Source What Is Application Security? Application security is the practice of protecting computer systems and applications from threats and vulnerabilities. This includes measures to prevent unauthorized access, modification, use, destruction, disruption, or disclosure of an application or its data Application security is important because applications are often the primary targets of cyber attacks. Hackers may try to exploit vulnerabilities in an application to gain access to sensitive information, steal data, or disrupt the operation of the application. Application security aims to prevent these types of attacks and protect against the consequences of a successful attack. Application Security Best Practices Monitor the Software’s Supply Chain Most (but not all) software…