Understanding Security’s New Blind Spot: Shadow Engineering

June 6, 2024 at 10:02AM Summary: Citizen developer applications, enabled by low-code/no-code technology, pose security risks known as “shadow engineering.” Despite potential benefits, these apps bypass traditional security measures, leaving organizations vulnerable. To mitigate risks, applying traditional security principles to these apps, empowering citizen developers, enforcing compliance, and regular monitoring are crucial. Based on the … Read more

A Necessary Digital Odyssey of RPA and AI/ML at HUD

March 12, 2024 at 11:32PM Summary: HUD encountered operational challenges during the US Government shutdown leading to the deployment of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML). RPA was used to automate monitoring of housing contracts, addressing fragilities in HUD’s legacy systems. AI/ML and big data analysis were employed to understand federal regulation … Read more

Unmasking the Dark Side of Low-Code/No-Code Applications

December 18, 2023 at 05:52AM Low-code/no-code (LCNC) and robotic process automation (RPA) have gained popularity, but their security implications need attention. The accelerated pace of LCNC development poses unique security challenges. Security is often neglected, leading to compliance and governance issues. Nokod Security offers a centralized solution to address vulnerabilities and manage risks across the … Read more