The Security Mindset — Why 'It Works' Isn't Good Enough
Why security matters, thinking like an attacker, and the cost of getting it wrong
You built something. It works. Users can sign up, click buttons, and see their data. Ship it, right?
Not so fast.
"It works" is the minimum bar for functionality. But functionality without security is like building a house with no locks on the doors. Sure, you can live in it. But so can anyone else.
The Gap Between "Working" and "Secure"
When you're vibe coding — moving fast, iterating with AI, shipping features — security is the thing that feels like it can wait. And honestly? That instinct makes sense. You're trying to prove that your idea works. You're excited. You want to show people.
But here's the uncomfortable truth: the moment your app is on the internet, it's being probed. Not by hackers in hoodies sitting in dark rooms. By automated bots that scan every new deploymen
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