Chiradeep Vittal

CTO & Co-Founder

About the author

A veteran of cloud-platform engineering, Chiradeep has spent 15 years turning open-source ideas into production-grade infrastructure. As a core maintainer of Apache CloudStack and former architect at Citrix, he helped some of the world’s largest private and public clouds scale securely. At AppAxon, he leads product and engineering, pairing deep technical rigor with a passion for developer-friendly security.

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default passwords

Exploring Default Password Vulnerabilities

Explore the dangers of default passwords, common exploits, and proactive strategies using AI for threat modeling and continuous security validation. Learn how to protect your systems.

Oct 6, 2025 6 min read

use-after-free vulnerability

Mitigating Use-After-Free Vulnerabilities Through Pointer Nullification

Learn how pointer nullification can help mitigate use-after-free vulnerabilities in C++ and other languages. Discover coding practices and security controls to protect your systems.

Sep 28, 2025 5 min read

exploit validation

Understanding Exploit Validation in x86 Architecture

Explore the intricacies of exploit validation in x86 architecture. Understand the techniques, tools, and security considerations for confirming vulnerability exploitability.

Sep 24, 2025 13 min read

AI red teaming

An Overview of AI-Powered Red Teaming Strategies

Explore AI-driven red teaming strategies for robust security validation. Learn about autonomous pen testing, exploit validation, and DevSecOps integration for proactive security.

Sep 16, 2025 13 min read

dangling pointers

Early Detection Techniques for Dangling Pointers

Learn early detection techniques for dangling pointers, including dynamic analysis and tools like Undangle. Improve memory safety and prevent use-after-free vulnerabilities in your applications.

Sep 8, 2025 8 min read

generative AI red teaming

What is Red Teaming for Generative AI?

Explore red teaming for generative AI: its importance, how it differs from traditional methods, challenges, best practices, and its role in AI security and compliance.

Sep 6, 2025 8 min read

default credentials

How to Identify Default Credentials in Systems

Learn how to identify default credentials in systems, understand the associated risks, and implement proactive security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Sep 2, 2025 4 min read

insecure authentication

Insecure Authentication Practices and Their Impact on Default Credentials

Explore the risks of insecure authentication practices and their impact on default credentials. Learn about threat modeling, secure code reviews, and actionable remediation strategies for stronger security.

Aug 27, 2025 7 min read

covert channels

Automatic Discovery of Covert Channels in Time

Explore automatic discovery methods for detecting covert timing channels. Learn about the challenges, techniques, and preventative measures for security teams and DevSecOps engineers.

Aug 19, 2025 5 min read

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