Sam Bishop
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Hi there! My name is Sam Bishop and I'm a passionate technologist who loves to express my thoughts through writing. As an individual and tech enthusiast, I'm always eager to share my perspectives on various topics.
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Why E-commerce Devs Struggle to Secure Dynamic Workflows Like Cart, Checkout, and Payment
If you’ve ever built or worked on an e-commerce site, you know the hardest parts to secure aren’t the static pages. It’s the stuff that moves. The cart that updates live. The checkout that changes based on what a customer selects. The payment flow that hands off sensitive info between multiple services, all while trying to keep the experience fast and seamless.
By Sam Bishop5 months ago in 01
Step-by-Step: How to Run API Penetration Tests Using Automated Scanners
Now, a large number of modern applications are either built using APIs or have APIs. But the problem is that they still use outdated manual testing methods that do not have the capacity to catch the threats modern applications are facing.
By Sam Bishop6 months ago in Education
What Makes a Great Vulnerability Scanner? A Guide for Developers and Security Teams
Cyber threats don’t pause for updates. In today’s software-driven world, vulnerabilities appear as quickly as features are shipped. With continuous integration and cloud-native environments becoming the standard, security scanning can’t be an afterthought. Vulnerability scanners are one of the first lines of defense, but not all scanners are created equal.
By Sam Bishop6 months ago in FYI
Stop SQL Injection in Its Tracks: 9 Free Tools Every Ethical Hacker Should Know
If there’s one web vulnerability that refuses to die, it’s SQL injection. From small websites to enterprise platforms, SQL injection (SQLi) remains a major security concern, and for good reason. When exploited, it can grant attackers access to sensitive data, allow them to modify or delete database entries, and even take control of a server.
By Sam Bishop8 months ago in 01
Top 5 API Security Testing Tools Every Developer Should Know in 2025
APIs are the invisible engines powering the apps we use daily. From banking apps to food delivery services, APIs handle the back-and-forth exchange of data that keeps things running smoothly. But here’s the twist—because APIs carry sensitive data, they’re also massive targets for cyberattacks.
By Sam Bishop8 months ago in 01
Top 10 Free Vulnerability Scanners to Level Up Your Security in 2025
Cybersecurity has evolved far beyond the confines of the IT department—it's now a fundamental pillar of business resilience and risk management. In today’s digital-first world, even a single vulnerability can lead to devastating consequences like data breaches, financial loss, or reputational damage. That’s why it’s critical for everyone involved in tech, from solo developers and small startups to enterprise security analysts, to take proactive steps toward securing their applications and infrastructure.
By Sam Bishop9 months ago in 01
Best Dynamic Application Security Testing Tools
Dynamic application security testing is an integral part of applications’ security. It performs security testing in working applications. The primary motive of dynamic application security testing is to detect if there are any vulnerabilities or security flaws that exist in the system. It is because many vulnerabilities take place when the application is running.
By Sam Bishopabout a year ago in FYI
Session Hijacking – What is it and How to Prevent it?
Our day barely ends without surfing the internet, when in doubt – we log into different websites or portal to clear our queries. When users log in to the website that requires them to fill in a form, a session is generated. A session refers to the ongoing communication between two systems, which continues until the user terminates it. Initiating a session is crucial for internet-based communication, but it also introduces the potential risk of session hijacking.
By Sam Bishopabout a year ago in Education
A Quick Tour to Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
When your web app is up and running, you finally sit back and relax for a while after pouring ample effort to make it reach its target audience. But what if you and your team come across some vulnerabilities that are still present in the application? The anxiety is unimaginable, right?
By Sam Bishopabout a year ago in FYI
Innovative Vulnerability Assessment Tools You Must Know
Vulnerability assessment is a comprehensive process that involves examining the entire system; hence, the process takes time to work its way through. But, sometimes, due to human error or outdated manual testing techniques, certain vulnerabilities can't be uncovered and can cause security risks to the organizations.
By Sam Bishopabout a year ago in FYI
Cross-Site Scripting – A Simplified and Succinct Explanation
Talking about web app security exploitation, everyday attackers are finding new ways to fulfill their nasty motives. This causes businesses to experience repercussions that are difficult to overcome. One such potential attack is cross-site scripting, where attackers target web applications to exploit their security by inserting malicious code.
By Sam Bishopabout a year ago in 01
The Rise of the Machines? Not Quite. The Future is Human-AI Collaboration. Content Warning.
Let's talk about the future of work, shall we? It's a topic that keeps everyone buzzing – from boardrooms to your morning commute. There's this constant buzz about AI taking over jobs, robots stealing our livelihoods, and the whole "machines are going to enslave us" narrative. Now, as someone who spends most of his waking hours neck-deep in the latest AI advancements, here's my take: hold your horses!
By Sam Bishop2 years ago in 01
