With DevOps practices more popular than ever in software engineering, there has been a push to integrate security, optimization, and frequent testing into the development process. However, as the baseline for what’s considered good software evolves, so does the need for tools and techniques that allow developers to streamline their workflows.
We understand the importance of specialized tools in achieving a robust DevSecOps strategy. Our focus is on enhancing test automation to ensure that applications function as intended and do so in the most efficient manner possible. In collaboration with our associate brands, Kiuwan and PreEmptive, we offer a comprehensive approach to secure and efficient software delivery.
Together, Ranorex, Kiuwan, and PreEmptive form a powerful trio in the DevSecOps landscape, addressing the critical areas of testing, security, and protection to deliver high-quality and secure software solutions. By integrating our strengths, we help organizations streamline their development processes, reduce risks, and ensure that software delivered is not only functional but also secure from potential threats. Below, we’ll describe how.
Software continues to become more complex, with some enterprise-grade software having hundreds of thousands of lines of code. That complexity creates multiple challenges for developers. Many software engineers started using specialized tools to help them in the development process, from focusing on security from the ground up to maximizing resource efficiency and delivering a high-quality end product.
Moreover, many software challenges result from more minor bugs piling up and growing deeply intertwined with the base code. This makes it more challenging to resolve the issues one at a time without affecting the software’s overall functionality.
Tools that address these aspects individually while working seamlessly together are crucial to enhancing overall productivity and securing applications against vulnerabilities. This integration is necessary for fostering a collaborative environment where security and quality are never sacrificed for faster time-to-market speeds.
The foundation of a secure software application is secure code. Kiuwan is a tool designed specifically to identify vulnerabilities and ensure security from the ground up.
This first step involves scanning and analysis of source code for potential security flaws before they create vulnerabilities. Kiuwan’s role also extends beyond mere detection. It offers actionable insights and recommendations for mitigating identified vulnerabilities. This proactive approach saves the development team’s time and resources by preventing the accumulation of misconfigurations and errors.
While Kiuwan helps you build a secure foundation, PreEmptive uses techniques such as shielding and obfuscation to protect apps from reverse engineering so hackers, attackers, and the overly curious can’t get to your source code.
Both optimization and security have a high impact on software performance, which in turn impacts commercial success. Hence, developers must make sure that they’re building on a solid foundation. PreEmptive’s dual focus on optimization and protection is crucial to contemporary software development practices.
DevOps teams don’t need to view security, app performance, and efficiency in the dev cycle as mutually exclusive. PreEmptive demonstrates how tools can enhance an application’s security while optimizing performance.
The next step in building software that emphasizes security and performance optimization is frequent testing of assets and their interactions. Completing the trio of Kiuwan and PreEmptive is Ranorex, an automated software testing solution that performs testing on all software parts, from the User Interface (UI) to potential vulnerabilities.
Ranorex ensures that applications are free from defects that could impair user experience. Since DevOps emphasizes the importance of frequent software updates and continuous delivery, Ranorex’s ability to automate testing can significantly speed up the development process and help engineers identify issues early on.
Ranorex offers developers a comprehensive suite of automated testing tools that rigorously inspect a software program’s integrity, ensuring it meets performance and security standards at every step. This level of intensive testing is essential to maintaining the application’s quality and delivering a user experience that meets or exceeds expectations.
Combined with PreEmptive and Kiuwan, it serves as the final piece of the puzzle that ensures developers’ efforts in securing and optimizing their code result in a product that stands out among competitors.
While Kiuwan, PreEmptive, and Ranorex are all stand-alone solutions, combining the three empowers developers using the DevOps pipeline to make the most of available time and resources. Together, they address the core challenges of security, optimization, and quality testing in a cohesive manner. They provide software development teams with all the necessary tools for streamlining their workflows and enhancing the quality of the final product.
Each of these three solutions specializes in a part of the software development process. Kiuwan allows developers to structure a reliable foundation focusing on secure coding practice. At the same time, PreEmptive builds on this foundation by optimizing code performance and shielding the developers’ hard work through intellectual property protection. Ranorex brings the crucial element of comprehensive testing, ensuring that the software performs optimally and securely and delivers a flawless user experience.
By combining all three, developers are better equipped to navigate the complexities and challenges of modern software development. Each solution tackles a specific pillar of DevOps practices, offering developers guidance. Every team can embark on more ambitious software projects without worrying about massive workloads or long timelines.
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