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What is Hardening ?
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Introduction You can patch your apps, scan your code, and still be exposed — if your system isn’t properly hardened. But what does hardening actually mean? Let’s take a closer look. 1. What is Hardening? Hardening is the process of securing a system by reducing its attack surface. That means: The goal is to…
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Why Automate Security in DevSecOps ?
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Introduction Modern development moves fast — with code changes deployed daily, sometimes hourly. Manual security can’t keep up. That’s why security automation is a critical part of DevSecOps. Let’s explore why. 1. Manual Security Can’t Scale Traditional security relies on manual reviews, audits, and testing — but: Manual processes lead to delays, human errors,…
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What is a Software Supply Chain ?
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Introduction You’ve heard of supply chains in manufacturing — but software has its own. In the world of modern development, a software supply chain includes everything that goes into building, testing, and delivering software. And like any supply chain, it can be attacked. Let’s break it down. 1. What is the Software Supply Chain?…
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What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC) ?
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Introduction Managing infrastructure manually is slow, error-prone, and doesn’t scale. That’s why modern teams use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) — a practice that lets you define and manage your infrastructure with code. Let’s see what that means. 1. What is IaC? Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is the process of provisioning and managing infrastructure through…
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What is SAST vs DAST?
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Introduction When it comes to securing applications, two terms come up often: SAST and DAST. Both are types of security testing — but they work in different ways, at different stages. Let’s explore how they compare. 1. What is SAST? (Static Application Security Testing) SAST analyzes your code without executing it. Think of it…
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What Does “Shift Left” Mean in Security?
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Introduction In DevSecOps and modern software development, you’ll often hear the phrase “shift left.” But what does it really mean? And why is it so important for building secure, high-quality software? Let’s dive in. 1. The Traditional Approach Traditionally, security and testing happened late in the development cycle — often just before deployment. This…
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DevOps vs DevSecOps: What’s the Difference?
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Introduction You’ve probably heard of DevOps and DevSecOps, but what exactly sets them apart? Both aim to improve software delivery, but they differ in how they handle security. Let’s break it down. 1. What is DevOps? DevOps is a cultural and technical movement that bridges the gap between development and operations teams. Its goal…
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What is CI/CD?
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Introduction Modern software development demands speed, agility, and reliability. That’s where CI/CD comes in — a fundamental practice that enables teams to deliver code faster and with fewer errors. 1. What does CI/CD stand for? Together, they form a pipeline that automates the process of building, testing, and releasing software. 2. Continuous Integration (CI)…
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What is DevSecOps?
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Introduction In the era of agile development and rapid software delivery, security can no longer be an afterthought. This is where DevSecOps comes in — a natural evolution of DevOps that embeds security into every phase of the development lifecycle. 1. Definition of DevSecOps DevSecOps stands for Development, Security, and Operations. It is a…
