How to Automate OWASP Security Reviews in Your Pull Requests?

The increasing reliance on web applications has made security a paramount concern for organizations worldwide. As they become more integrated, robust security is crucial. Recent reports indicate a rise in AI-driven attacks, with over 500,000 incidents occurring daily that target retail APIs, DDoS exploits, and advanced phishing campaigns capitalizing GenAI capabilities. This has led to the emergence of AI Red Teaming startups that simulate these threats to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities proactively. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving software security by providing resources and guidance on developing secure applications. OWASP's mission is to provide free resources, tools, and documentation to help protect applications from attackers. It supports the global developer and security communities by offering training, best practices, and community-driven projects to improve software security. OWASP Top 10 lists the most prevalent security risks and serves as an essential resource for building secure applications, including Broken Access Control, Cryptographic Failures, Injection, Insecure Design, Security Misconfiguration, Vulnerable and Outdated Components, Identification and Authentication Failures, Software and Data Integrity Failures, Security Logging and Monitoring Failures, and Server-Side Request Forgery. Automated code review tools like CodeRabbit can help identify vulnerabilities early in the development process and minimize the risk of security issues making it into production. By detecting critical flaws, these tools empower developers to create safer software while ensuring efficiency is not compromised.