Security
Security isn’t optional, and it’s not something you bolt on at the end. Every decision you make while building software has security implications — and AI coding tools won’t always warn you about them.Why Vibe Coders Need to Care
When you build software with AI tools, you’re still responsible for:- Your users’ data — if it leaks, that’s on you
- Your infrastructure costs — an unsecured app can be exploited to run up cloud bills
- Legal compliance — regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 don’t care how you built your app
- Your reputation — one security incident can destroy trust
The Four Pillars
We break security into four focused areas:Infrastructure Security
How to secure the systems your code runs on — cloud accounts, servers, networks, and secrets.
Application Security
How to write code that doesn’t have exploitable vulnerabilities — input validation, auth, and the OWASP Top 10.
AI Security
Threats unique to AI-powered applications — prompt injection, data leakage, and model manipulation.
Localhost Security
How to keep your development machine secure — exposed ports, local secrets, and dev environment hygiene.
The #1 Mistake
The most common security mistake vibe coders make: committing secrets to Git. API keys, database passwords, and tokens pushed to GitHub are scraped by bots within minutes. Use environment variables and.gitignore. Always.