Best Application Security Practices to Follow in 2025

Somatirtha

Shift-left security: build protections into the development lifecycle from day one.

Adopt Zero Trust architecture and enforce least privilege access everywhere.

Use strong multi-factor or passwordless authentication with strict session controls.

Secure APIs with authentication, encryption, rate limiting, and anomaly detection.

Automate vulnerability testing and continuously monitor applications in real time.

Manage software supply chains carefully by auditing and updating dependencies.

Encrypt sensitive data both at rest and in transit with robust key management.

Design with privacy-first principles, limiting data collection and enhancing user control.

Train teams, run incident simulations, and create clear security response playbooks.

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