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Meet Legit MCP: AI-Powered Security That Works Where Your Team Works

Get details on the newly released Legit MCP Server.

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October 15, 2026

Announcing New Legit ASPM AI Capabilities

Get details on Legit's new AI capabilities.

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October 15, 2026

Strengthening Software Security Under the EU Cyber Resilience Act: A High-Level Guide for Security Leaders and CISOs

Get guidance on key tenets of the EU CRA and how Legit can help address them.

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October 16, 2026

What to Look for in Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)

Get details on the key capabilities for an ASPM platform.

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October 15, 2026

How Legit Is Using Classic Economic Tools to Prevent Application Vulnerabilities

Prevent vulnerabilities and learn how Legit uses data-driven methods like the Lorenz Curve and the Gini Index to…

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October 15, 2026

Legit Scans for Secrets in SharePoint

Get details on Legit's new ability to scan for secrets in SharePoint.

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October 15, 2026

The Power of Identifying Continuously Vulnerable Repositories (CVRs)

Legit Security is redefining application security by analyzing CVRs, helping enterprises prevent vulnerabilities from…

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October 15, 2026

Legit and Traceable: Better Together

Get details on Legit's new partnership with Traceable.

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October 15, 2026

Legit Announces New Vulnerability Prevention Capabilities

Get details on Legit's new capabilities that allow AppSec teams to prevent introducing vulnerabilities.

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October 15, 2026

Announcing Legit Context: The Missing Link to True Business-Driven ASPM

Get details on Legit's new capabilities that allow AppSec teams to focus on the issues posing real risk.

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October 15, 2026

Announcing Legit Root Cause Remediation

Get details on Legit's new capabilities that allow teams to quickly fix what matters most.

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October 15, 2026

Announcing the 2025 State of Application Risk Report

Use the data and analysis in this report to prioritize your 2025 AppSec efforts.

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October 15, 2026

How to Reduce Risk From Exposed Secrets

Understand how secrets end up exposed, and how to prevent this risk.

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October 15, 2026
November 15, 2024

Unlocking the Power and Potential of GenAI in Software Development

GenAI's rapid adoption brings with it significant challenges in security, governance, and visibility.

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October 15, 2026
November 1, 2024

How to Reduce Risk From Developer Permissions Sprawl

How to Reduce Risk From Developer Permissions Sprawl. Get steps to prevent risky permissions sprawl in your SDLC.

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October 15, 2026
October 15, 2024

How to Reduce Risk From Misconfigured Build Assets

How to Reduce Risk From Misconfigured Build Assets. Get steps to prevent risky misconfigurations in your SDLC.

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October 15, 2026
September 10, 2024

Software Security Best Practices: Where to Focus First

Software Security Best Practices: Where to Focus First. Get our recommendations on where to focus your software…

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October 15, 2026

How to Mitigate the Risk of GitHub Actions

How to Mitigate the Risk of GitHub Actions. Get highlights of our research into the security of GitHub Actions, and…

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October 15, 2026

The Risks Lurking in Publicly Exposed GenAI Development Services

The Risks Lurking in Publicly Exposed GenAI Development Services. Get our research team's analysis of the security of…

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October 16, 2026

ESG Survey Report Finds AI, Secrets, and Misconfigurations Plague AppSec Teams

ESG Survey Report Finds AI, Secrets, and Misconfigurations Plague AppSec Teams. Find out how your peers are managing…

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October 15, 2026
August 7, 2024

Preview of State of GitHub Actions Security Report: Security of GH Workflows Building Blocks

Security of the Building Blocks of GitHub Actions Workflows. Understand the security status of GitHub Actions…

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October 15, 2026

Why Legit Security Immediately Joined the New Coalition for Secure Artificial Intelligence (CoSAI)

Why Legit Security Immediately Joined Google’s New Coalition for Secure Artificial Intelligence (CoSAI). Get details…

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October 15, 2026

Security of Custom GitHub Actions

Security of Custom GitHub Actions. Get details on Legit's research on the security of custom GitHub Actions.

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October 15, 2026

Announcing The State of GitHub Actions Security Report

Announcing the State of GitHub Actions Security Report. Get details on Legit's research on the security of GitHub…

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October 15, 2026

EU Cyber Resilience Act: Updates and Important Requirements

Ensure compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Learn CRA essentials, how to secure digital products, and how…

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October 16, 2026

What is ASPM? Application Security Posture Management 101

Learn how Legit Security enhances Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) by automating key processes to ensure…

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October 15, 2026

Security Challenges Introduced by Modern Software Development

Security Challenges Introduced by Modern Software Development. Understand how modern software development is changing…

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October 15, 2026

Don’t Protect Your Software Supply Chain, Defend the Entire Software Factory

Don't Protect Your Software Supply Chain, Defend the Entire Software Factory. Find out why a too-narrow definition of…

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October 15, 2026

Securing the Gateway: Why Protecting Build Systems Is Crucial in Modern Software Development

Securing the Gateway: Why Protecting Build Systems Is Crucial in Modern Software Development. Understand why securing…

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October 15, 2026

Verizon 2024 DBIR: Key Takeaways

Verizon 2024 DBIR Key Takeaways. Get key data points and takeaways from the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations…

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October 15, 2026

New Survey Finds a Paradox of Confidence in Software Supply Chain Security

New Survey Finds a Paradox of Confidence in Software Supply Chain Security. Get results of and analysis on ESG's new…

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October 15, 2026

Dependency Confusion Vulnerability Found in an Archived Apache Project

Dependency Confusion Vulnerability Found in an Archived Apache Project. Get details on the Legit research team's…

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October 15, 2026

How to Reduce the Risk of Using External AI Models in Your SDLC

How to Reduce the Risk of Using External AI Models in Your SDLC. Understand how AI models add risk and how to address…

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October 15, 2026

Securing the Software Supply Chain: Risk Management Tips

Securing the Software Supply Chain: Risk Management Tips. Securing the software supply chain can seem daunting, but…

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October 15, 2026

How to Get the Most From Your Secrets Scanning

How to Get the Most From Your Secrets Scanning. Secret scanning is essential for unlocking next-level software supply…

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October 15, 2026

Microsoft Under Attack by Russian Cyberattackers

Microsoft Under Attack by Russian Cyberattackers. Understand how these attackers are operating and what their tactics…

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October 15, 2026

Using AI to Reduce False Positives in Secrets Scanners

Using AI to Reduce False Positives in Secrets Scanners. Get an overview of how secrets scanners work, and how Legit is…

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October 15, 2026

Understanding the White House Report on Secure and Measurable Software

Understanding the White House Report on Secure and Measurable Software. Get details on the report, how to address it…

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October 15, 2026
February 27, 2024

Don't Miss These Emerging Trends in Cloud Application Security

Don't Miss These Emerging Trends in Cloud Application Security. Get details on trends and best practices in cloud…

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October 16, 2026

How to Address CISA Attestation

How to Address CISA Attestation. Get details on the CISA Attestation, how to address it, and how Legit can help.

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October 20, 2026
February 20, 2024

What to Look for in a Secrets Scanner

What to Look for in a Secrets Scanner. Find out the key capabilities of secrets scanners and what to consider when…

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October 15, 2026
January 10, 2024

It's Time to Automate Your Security Testing w/ DevSecOps Tools

Your security is only as good as your team, so why leave it to chance? Learn how automated DevSecOps tools can…

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October 16, 2026
Scaling Security in Cloud-Native Environments with CNAPP
December 1, 2023

Scaling Security in Cloud-Native Environments with CNAPP

How CNAPP works and why it's a critical component of an effective code to cloud application security strategy.

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October 20, 2026
October 18, 2023

A Guide to Securing Secrets in CI/CD Pipelines

Dive into the world of software secrets, learn best practices for secure CI/CD, and safeguard sensitive data in this…

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October 16, 2026
August 31, 2023

6 Cloud Application Security Best Practices You Can't Miss

Discover cloud application security best practices: risks, benefits, and strategies for a secure cloud environment.

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October 15, 2026
August 17, 2023

Top Vulnerability Management Best Practices and Tips

Master vulnerability management best practices with our guide. Secure your organization using effective strategies and…

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October 15, 2026

Emerging Risks with Embedded LLM in Applications

Learn how the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI's GPT and Google's Bard can create security risks in…

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October 15, 2026
July 14, 2023

Application Security Testing: Types and Best Practices

Enhance your application security testing and identify vulnerabilities faster. Learn best practices and improve your…

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October 15, 2026

How to Choose the Right Vulnerability Management Tools

Discover core functions, benefits, and tips for selecting the best vulnerability management solutions to boost your…

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October 15, 2026
The Business Risks and Costs of Source Code Leaks and Prevention Tips
April 17, 2023

The Business Risks and Costs of Source Code Leaks and Prevention Tips

Protect your business from the serious consequences of code leaks by taking proactive measures to enhance your…

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October 20, 2026
Modern AppSec Needs Code to Cloud Traceability
April 11, 2023

Modern AppSec Needs Code to Cloud Traceability

We talk about why you need code to cloud traceability to modernize your application security and secure your SDLC and…

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October 20, 2026
Top 8 Cloud Application Security Challenges and Issues

Top 8 Cloud Application Security Challenges and Issues

Discover top cloud security threats and learn effective techniques to keep your cloud applications secure year-round.

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October 20, 2026
Exposing Secrets Via SDLC Tools: The Artifactory Case
February 27, 2023

Exposing Secrets Via SDLC Tools: The Artifactory Case

Our team investigated how sensitive information can get exposed via SDLC tools that may be used as part of your…

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October 20, 2026
Top Open Source Supply Chain Security Risks & Tips to Prevent
February 13, 2023

Top Open Source Supply Chain Security Risks & Tips to Prevent

Learn tips to strengthen software supply chain security and address open source software security risks and best…

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October 20, 2026
What is Secure SDLC? Best Practices for Enhanced Security
February 2, 2023

What is Secure SDLC? Best Practices for Enhanced Security

Understand SDLC security with our breakdown of each Software Development Life Cycle stage for enhanced software…

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October 20, 2026
GUAC Explained in 5 Minutes
January 30, 2023

GUAC Explained in 5 Minutes

We cover GUAC and its value for your team once GUAC reaches maturity and untangle the complexity of security and…

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October 20, 2026
January 6, 2023

2023 Predictions for Modern Application Security

This blog analyzes trends in application security and predicts the future direction of enterprise application security…

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October 15, 2026
What are the Five Elements of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?
January 4, 2023

What are the Five Elements of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

This blog details the five elements of the NIST cybersecurity framework and identifies the critical aspects of…

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October 20, 2026
How to Continuously Detect Vulnerable Jenkins Plugins to Avoid a Software Supply Chain Attack
December 22, 2022

How to Continuously Detect Vulnerable Jenkins Plugins to Avoid a Software Supply Chain Attack

See how attackers used compromised Jenkins plugins to attack the software supply chain and how to continuously detect…

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October 20, 2026
Modern AppSec Requires Extending Beyond SCA and SAST
November 30, 2022

Modern AppSec Requires Extending Beyond SCA and SAST

Examining the evolution of application security and why securing the modern SDLC requires organizations to embrace new…

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October 20, 2026
GitHub Codespaces Security Best Practices
September 27, 2022

GitHub Codespaces Security Best Practices

GitHub configurations aren't secure out of the box. It's up to you to secure them. This blog discusses GitHub's new…

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October 20, 2026
Integrating Security into DevOps: A Step-By-Step Guide
September 22, 2022

Integrating Security into DevOps: A Step-By-Step Guide

If you haven’t already been integrating security into DevOps, now’s the time. Learn about the benefits & use this…

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October 20, 2026
Software Supply Chain Risks to Be Aware of
September 16, 2022

Software Supply Chain Risks to Be Aware of

Discover four key supply chain risks every CISO must address as software technology evolves and security becomes…

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October 20, 2026
Software Artifacts Best Practices to Prevent Getting Hacked
September 13, 2022

Software Artifacts Best Practices to Prevent Getting Hacked

Malicious actors are poisoning your artifacts to compromise your software supply chain. Learn how to protect your…

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October 20, 2026
8 Best Practices in Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management to Stay Safe
September 7, 2022

8 Best Practices in Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management to Stay Safe

Discover the four types of threats to business software supply chains and the 8 best practices in risk management to…

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October 20, 2026
How Was LastPass Compromised? Software Supply Chain Attack Tips
August 29, 2022

How Was LastPass Compromised? Software Supply Chain Attack Tips

LastPass data breach: unauthorized access compromised developer accounts and proprietary source code. Learn about the…

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October 20, 2026
10 Agile Software Development Security Concerns You Need to Know
August 24, 2022

10 Agile Software Development Security Concerns You Need to Know

Agile development methodology has become increasingly popular, but it doesn’t come without security concerns. Get to…

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October 20, 2026
Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Key Phases Guide

Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Key Phases Guide

Explore how to seamlessly integrate security into SDLC phases, transforming your development process to achieve…

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October 20, 2026
Data Security Best Practices to Code Securely and Protect Your Data

Data Security Best Practices to Code Securely and Protect Your Data

Boost your business with secure coding practices. Explore our list to improve data security practices and ensure…

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October 20, 2026
A 10-Step Application Security Risk Assessment Checklist

A 10-Step Application Security Risk Assessment Checklist

An application risk assessment is an essential tool to help security and development teams spot hidden vulnerabilities…

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October 20, 2026
Secure GitHub: How to Keep Your Code and Pipelines Safe from Hackers
May 27, 2022

Secure GitHub: How to Keep Your Code and Pipelines Safe from Hackers

Is GitHub safe? Discover how developers can avoid misconfigurations and vulnerabilities to ensure secure collaboration…

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October 20, 2026
GitHub Security Best Practices Your Team Should Be Following
May 17, 2022

GitHub Security Best Practices Your Team Should Be Following

This article will explain why security and GitHub should go hand in hand and describes a few best practices we believe…

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October 20, 2026
Forget about DevOps, It’s Time to Adopt the DevSecOps Mindset
May 11, 2022

Forget about DevOps, It’s Time to Adopt the DevSecOps Mindset

Debunk common DevSecOps myths and discover why understanding the actual role of DevSecOps is essential for modern…

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October 20, 2026
What Are Immutable Tags And Can They Protect You From Supply Chain Attacks?

What Are Immutable Tags And Can They Protect You From Supply Chain Attacks?

Some tags cannot be trusted to reference the same object all the time, and can be changed without the users’…

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October 20, 2026
Vulnerable GitHub Actions Workflows Part 2: Actions That Open the Door to CI/CD Pipeline Attacks

Vulnerable GitHub Actions Workflows Part 2: Actions That Open the Door to CI/CD Pipeline Attacks

We examine a bug we’ve found in a popular third-party GitHub action and how it could lead to your SDLC pipeline being…

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October 20, 2026
Vulnerable GitHub Actions Workflows Part 1: Privilege Escalation Inside Your CI/CD Pipeline

Vulnerable GitHub Actions Workflows Part 1: Privilege Escalation Inside Your CI/CD Pipeline

Learn how Legit Security discovered a vulnerable GitHub Actions workflow. Get details on the vulnerability and what…

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October 20, 2026
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