Best practices

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The Ultimate Guide to GitHub Backups

The Ultimate Guide to GitHub Backups

In such a fast-developing world, it becomes more and more important to make sure the source code and its metadata are backed up in case of an emergency. Learn everything you need to know about how to backup a GitHub repository.

How to Handle Secrets in Docker

How to Handle Secrets in Docker

DevOps engineers must handle secrets with care. In this series, we summarize best practices for leveraging secrets with your everyday tools.

How to Handle Secrets in Jupyter Notebooks

How to Handle Secrets in Jupyter Notebooks

From entering passwords with getpass to using secret managers like AWS Secrets Manager, this guide covers best practices for protecting sensitive information in your notebooks.

How to Handle Secrets in Terraform

How to Handle Secrets in Terraform

DevOps engineers must handle secrets with care. In this series, we summarize best practices for leveraging secrets with your everyday tools.

xAI Secret Leak: The Story of a Disclosure

xAI Secret Leak: The Story of a Disclosure

AI adoption accelerates secret sprawl as organizations connect to multiple providers. Our investigation of a leaked xAI API key, which granted access to unreleased Grok models, reveals critical flaws in their disclosure process, highlighting necessary improvements in this domain.

API Keys Security & Secrets Management Best Practices - GitGuardian Blog

API Keys Security & Secrets Management Best Practices - GitGuardian Blog

We have compiled a list of some of the best practices to prevent API key leakage and keep secrets and credentials safe. Secrets management doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all approach, so this list considers multiple perspectives so you can be informed in deciding to or not to implement strategies.

Real-Time Secrets Security for Developers with GitGuardian’s Extension for Visual Studio Code

Real-Time Secrets Security for Developers with GitGuardian’s Extension for Visual Studio Code

Enhance your secure coding practices with GitGuardian’s Visual Studio Code extension. Detect secrets in real-time by embedding security into developers' workflows, boosting productivity and ensuring compliance.

Announcing "Crafting Secure Software," GitGuardian's Guide to Security by Design!

Announcing "Crafting Secure Software," GitGuardian's Guide to Security by Design!

Exciting news! Our first book, "Crafting Secure Software," is now available. Learn how to embed security throughout the SDLC, mitigate risks, and foster a security culture. Get your copy today and level up your software security game!