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Static Code Analysis for Python: 7 features to look out for

Static Code Analysis for Python: 7 features to look out for

Python dominates the coding world, powering everything from web apps to AI breakthroughs.  It’s so popular that 70% of developers have Python in their toolkit. It’s

Top 10 data governance tools for 2024

Top 10 data governance tools for 2024

While artificial intelligence and big data steal the spotlight, a less glamorous but equally crucial discipline is quietly shaping the future of business: data governance. With

Software supply chain risk assessment: 8 steps to a secure SDLC

Software supply chain risk assessment: 8 steps to a secure SDLC

Like any chain, a software supply chain contains many links. These links consist of every actor involved in the development & deployment of your code in

SAST vs DAST: Which one do you really need?

SAST vs DAST: Which one do you really need?

Security testing? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Or budget. Or the necessary skills to align coding practices with organizational and regulatory compliance efforts. Developers are

What is Mandatory Access Control (MAC) and 7 Ways To Understand When You Need It

What is Mandatory Access Control (MAC) and 7 Ways To Understand When You Need It

Every day, headlines scream about data breaches and cyberattacks. Could your organization be next? If you’re not using Mandatory Access Control (MAC), you’re leaving your sensitive

A Developer's Tutorial to Using NPM Audit for Dependency Scanning

A Developer’s Tutorial to Using NPM Audit for Dependency Scanning

Many developers overlook the risks lurking in third-party packages. Every package you add could harbor vulnerabilities, potentially exposing sensitive user data and granting unauthorized access to

The DevOps Guide to SaaS Security

The DevOps Guide to SaaS Security

In February 2023, LastPass, a leading password manager service, disclosed a security breach that reminded us just how severe SaaS breaches can be. The intrusion involved

10 Types of Vendor Related Risk Cloud Native Organizations Need to Manage

If you are a developer in the current cybersecurity climate, you already know your application’s security is paramount. But have you considered the risks associated with

7 Phishing Awareness Training Methods You Should Know

7 Phishing Awareness Training Methods You Should Know

Modern cybercriminals aren’t just after your average employee. They’re targeting DevOps engineers – the gatekeepers of critical infrastructure and valuable data.  90% of data breaches start

Stop leaks at the source!