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What are secrets? Why hardcoded secrets are a security risk. Explained in 60 seconds

Secrets like API keys, Certificates, and credential pairs are used throughout modern software development. However, these pose a significant risk as attackers are always after them to gain unauthorized access to our system. This video explains in 60 seconds why hardcoding secrets or insecurely storing them is a security issue. The video also addresses some tools to use to manage your secrets or to scan your sourcecode for secrets,

Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Beyond the Myths

This article was originally published at TheHackerNews Let's begin with a thought-provoking question: among a credit card number, a social security number, and an Electronic Health Record (EHR), which commands the highest price on a dark web forum? Surprisingly, it's the EHR, and the difference is stark: according to a study, EHRs can sell for up to $1,000 each, compared to a mere $5 for a credit card number and $1 for a social security number.

How To Create a New Branch In GitHub?

Managing different features and fixes without tangling the core code is crucial. This is where the understanding of branching in GitHub enters the chat. Think of a branch in GitHub as a parallel universe for your project, where you can experiment, develop, and refine new features or fixes, all without impacting the main codebase. It’s a fundamental practice that not only keeps your project organized but also creates a flexible and collaborative development environment.

Don't Git Attacked: How Git Protects Against Source Code Exposure

Git is a distributed version control system that empowers developers with version control features and local repositories. In most production settings, Git is paired with a hosted service for distributed access with minimal repository configuration requirements. However, using a hosted server for source control can introduce new attack vectors in source control management (SCM). This article provides suggestions for security concerns around Git use.

What is IaC? Infrastructure as code explained in 60 seconds

IaC or infrastructure as code is the codifying of our infrastructure. it takes the manual tasks that a sys admin would have done and it makes it repeatable and scalable. IaC can be declarative or descriptive and uses lots of different tools like Terraform Ansible and Puppet to name a few. This video explains what IaC is and how it works in 60 seconds.