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What is a SPOF (Single Point of Failure) ?
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Introduction Imagine your entire system goes down just because one component fails. That’s a Single Point of Failure — or SPOF — and it’s something DevOps and DevSecOps teams work hard to eliminate. Let’s explain why. 1. What is a SPOF? A Single Point of Failure (SPOF) is any single component in a system…
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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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What is a CAPEC?
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Introduction In cybersecurity, it’s not enough to know what the weakness is — we also need to understand how attackers exploit it. That’s where CAPEC comes in. So… what is CAPEC? 1. CAPEC = Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification CAPEC is a public catalog of common attack patterns used by cybercriminals to exploit…
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What is a CWE ?
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Introduction In AppSec and DevSecOps, understanding the type of vulnerability is just as important as knowing it exists. That’s where CWE comes in — it helps categorize software weaknesses. But what exactly is a CWE? 1. CWE = Common Weakness Enumeration CWE stands for Common Weakness Enumeration. It’s a classification system for software and…
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What is a CVE ?
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Introduction If you’ve worked in cybersecurity or DevSecOps, you’ve probably seen terms like “CVE-2024-xxxx.” But what does CVE actually mean — and why does it matter? Let’s break it down. 1. CVE = Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE stands for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures. It’s a standardized way to identify and track publicly known…
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What is Zero Trust ?
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Introduction “Never trust, always verify.” That’s the core idea behind Zero Trust — a modern security model designed for a world where users, devices, and services operate across networks you don’t control. Let’s break it down. 1. What is Zero Trust? Zero Trust is a security framework that assumes no one and nothing should…
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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 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…
