Secrets detection

A collection of 68 posts

The State of Secrets Sprawl 2024

The State of Secrets Sprawl 2024

The State of Secrets Sprawl 2024 report by GitGuardian uncovers a 28% increase in leaked secrets on GitHub, revealing an urgent need for significantly improved security practices.

Guardian Goofs #2

Guardian Goofs #2

It's time for our monthly comic. This month: "Guarding your secrets -- For Kids!"

Why it's urgent to deal with your hardcoded secrets

Why it's urgent to deal with your hardcoded secrets

The figures are precise: stolen credentials remain the most common cause of a data breach. So how are there still thousands of hardcoded secrets hiding in source code, CI/CD pipelines, or Docker images, and, more importantly, how should we deal with them?

The Secret Vulnerability Finance Execs are Missing

The Secret Vulnerability Finance Execs are Missing

Discover the overlooked vulnerability lurking in every corner of the finance industry. Hardcoded credentials in source code are an easy target for hackers, yet so common they're rarely discussed. Learn what companies can do to protect themselves against costly breaches.

GitGuardian vs. Custom-Built Secrets Detection Tools

GitGuardian vs. Custom-Built Secrets Detection Tools

DIY or open-source secrets detection can seem cost-effective and customizable initially... until you start hitting the first obstacles like scalability, developer experience (DX), or deep application security expertise. Read on to find out how GitGuardian can help you rise above these!