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NIST Compliance Checklist: A Guide
Follow this NIST compliance checklist and learn essential steps to secure data and align with NIST guidelines. Make your organization secure and compliant.
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What Is Credential Harvesting? Tactics and Prevention
Learn about credential harvesting and discover methods, risks, and best practices for safeguarding your organization from credential-based attacks.
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8 Cloud Vulnerabilities That Could Disrupt Your Operations
Explore cloud vulnerabilities and the different types that could expose your business to potential security threats and data risks.
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A Guide to the PCI Report on Compliance (RoC)
Achieve PCI DSS compliance and protect cardholder data by navigating the PCI RoC process. Learn steps to avoid failures and strengthen security.
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SAST vs. DAST: Understanding the Difference
Learn the differences between SAST and DAST and how they work together to protect applications. Discover when to use each for stronger security.
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GDPR Compliance in the US: Checklist and Requirements
Achieve GDPR compliance in the US to protect EU data and ensure legal adherence. Learn how Legit Security can help streamline your compliance efforts.
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AI Code Generation: The Risks and Benefits of AI in Software
Explore AI code generation, its benefits and risks for developers, and how AI tools can impact code quality, efficiency, and security.
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What PCI Attestation of Compliance Is and How to Get It
Learn about attestation of compliance, who needs it, and how to obtain PCI AoC for your organization. Safeguard cardholder data with confidence.
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Understanding the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP)
Understand the principle of least privilege (PoLP) and learn how it enhances security, reduces risks, and aligns with compliance standards.
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Advanced Persistent Threat (APT): Examples and Prevention
Learn about advanced persistent threat (APT)s, including examples and key prevention strategies.
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What Is Threat Detection and Response (TDR)? A Guide
Learn how threat detection and response systems identify and neutralize cyber threats. Explore best practices and methods to protect your organization.
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10 Best Security Code Review Tools to Improve Code Quality
Explore the best security code review tools to find and fix vulnerabilities in your code. Learn what tools help safeguard your entire SDLC.
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What Is SAST? How It Works and the Best Tools
Learn what SAST is, how it works, and why it’s crucial for finding security vulnerabilities in your source code early in the development process.
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What Is Encryption Key Management? Importance and Best Practices
Learn the essentials of encryption key management. Discover best practices for encryption keys to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.
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What Is Software Composition Analysis (SCA)? Tools and Benefits
Learn how software composition analysis (SCA) helps identify open-source vulnerabilities and secure your software supply chain.
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Detection as Code: Key Components, Tools, and More
Implement detection as code to boost your cybersecurity operations. Learn how to create modular, reusable detection logic and build a pipeline.
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What Is an Application Vulnerability? 8 Common Types
Discover what an application vulnerability is and the common types. Learn to identify, manage, and mitigate risks to protect your software and data.
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Understanding the Role of AI in Cybersecurity
Learn about the role of AI in cybersecurity. Improve threat detection, automate responses, and strengthen security against evolving cyberattacks.
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10 Container Security Best Practices: A Guide
Learn 10 container security best practices. Discover critical strategies to safeguard applications and protect CI/CD pipelines from vulnerabilities.
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What’s a Zero-Day Vulnerability? Prevent Exploits and Attacks
Learn what a zero-day vulnerability is, how these exploits work, and the best strategies to prevent attacks. Stay ahead of threats and protect your systems.
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SQL Injection Prevention: 6 Strategies
Protect your database with effective SQL injection prevention strategies. Secure your systems and stop attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities today.
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CMMC Level 2 Requirements: A Guide to Achieving Compliance
This guide explains CMMC Level 2 requirements and how to achieve compliance. Help your business meet essential cybersecurity standards.
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Secrets Scanning: How It Works and Why It’s Important
Discover how secrets scanning protects sensitive data beyond source code, including documentation, developer tools, and artifacts.
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API Key Security Best Practices: Secure Sensitive Data
Learn essential API key security best practices to protect sensitive data, prevent unauthorized access, and secure your applications.
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Understanding the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation
Explore the NYDFS cybersecurity regulation, who needs to comply, and its requirements. Learn how to ensure compliance with this essential framework.
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CMMC Compliance Requirements: A Complete Guide
Learn what CMMC compliance requirements are and when they’re required. Get an overview of CMMC and how Legit Security can help you achieve certification.
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How to Reduce Risk From Exposed Secrets
Understand how secrets end up exposed, and how to prevent this risk.
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What Is FedRAMP ATO? Designations, Terms, and Updates
Learn what FedRAMP ATO is and how it verifies that cloud services meet strict security and compliance standards to work with government entities.
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7 Best AI Cybersecurity Tools for Your Company
AI cybersecurity tools can strengthen your security strategy and save time. Here’s a curated list of the best AI tools to protect your business.
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ASPM vs. CSPM: Key Differences
Explore the key differences between ASPM versus CSPM. Learn how each approach secures your applications and cloud environments.
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PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaires: Choosing the Right Type
PCI DSS is essential for protecting cardholder data. Here’s a guide to help you understand PCI DSS self-assessment and if it’s the right compliance path for you.
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PCI DSS Compliance Levels and Requirements: A Complete Guide
Explore the four PCI DSS compliance levels, their requirements for merchants and service providers, and how to determine and achieve your compliance level.
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SOC 2 Compliance Requirements and Criteria
SOC 2 is a security framework that keeps data safe. Get an overview of the standard and how to address it with this guide to SOC 2 compliance requirements.
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Types of Security Audits: Overview and Best Practices
Discover what a cybersecurity audit is and explore the types of security audits to ensure compliance, protect your systems, and mitigate potential risks.
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FedRAMP Certification and Compliance: What It Is and Why It Matters
Learn about FedRAMP certification, the steps in the authorization process, and the different categories to ensure your cloud service meets federal standards.
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SDLC Methodologies: The 7 Most Common
Discover SDLC methodologies from Waterfall to Agile and DevOps. Learn how they differ and have evolved to enhance software development.
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What Is the Agile SDLC? Benefits, Stages And Implementation
Learn about the Agile SDLC, its key benefits, and how to implement it for efficient, reliable, and secure software development in fast-paced environments.
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What Is Application Security Posture Management? A Guide to ASPM
Understand how ASPM creates a foundation that makes your AppSec activities more effective and efficient.
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Securing the Vault: ASPM's Role in Financial Software Protection
Discover the importance of Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) in financial software protection. Learn how ASPM enhances security practices and compliance in the U.S. financial services sector through Legit Security.
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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 discovery of a dependency confusion vulnerability in an archived Apache project.
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The Role of ASPM in Enhancing Software Supply Chain Security
The Role of ASPM in Enhancing Software Supply Chain Security. ASPM plays an essential role in optimizing your software supply chain security. Learn more about this critical facet of the SDLC and what the future holds for ASPM.
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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 it.
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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 with the right strategy, you can optimize your software supply chain risk management practices.
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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, and how Legit can help.
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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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Rethinking Shift Left: Overcoming Context Gaps to Reduce AppSec & Developer Friction
Discover how ASPM reduces friction and shifts security left for AppSec and developers with deep context. Optimize your security strategy effectively.
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SBOM Management Best Practices
Learn SBOM best practices for application security. Explore its evolution, significance, and optimization strategies for enhanced protection.
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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 comprehensive guide.
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How CNAPP Security Revolutionizes Cloud Protection
Enhance your cloud security with CNAPP. Explore benefits and find the right provider to protect your cloud environment effectively. Read our comprehensive guide.
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Securing AI-Generated Code
Explore Legit Security's revolutionary AI application security, risks, and solutions in our blog.
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Guide to Secure Your CI/CD Pipelines by NIST
Explore NIST SP 800-204D for secure DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines. Learn key strategies for effectively integrating software supply chain security.
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Optimize And Extend Cloud Security Posture Management
Learn how CSPM and ASPM work together to secure cloud ops. Enhance cloud security with insights on integration and protection strategies.
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An In-Depth Guide to the Vulnerability Management Lifecycle
Learn to master the vulnerability management lifecycle. Safeguard against threats, implement best practices, and ensure compliance.
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Securing Your CI/CD Pipeline: Exploring the Dangers of Self-Hosted Runners
CI/CD automates software development, while self-hosted runners enable general customization. SaaS platforms provide limited control.
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SCA vs SAST: Cybersecurity Comparison Tools
Compare SCA vs SAST to enhance cybersecurity. Understand their methods, benefits, and how they protect against software supply chain threats.
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How to Choose the Right Vulnerability Management Tools
Discover core functions, benefits, and tips for selecting the best vulnerability management solutions to boost your cybersecurity efforts.
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NIST Secure Software Development Framework Tips to Stay Ahead of Future Requirements
Boost the security of your code with the NIST SSDF (Secure Software Development Framework). Safeguard your business and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
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Embracing the Future of Secure Software Development: A Comprehensive Look at the SSDF
On May 20th, PyPI (the official Python Package manager) announced they are temporarily suspending new users and new project registration.
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Supply Chain Attacks Overflow: PyPI Suspended New Registrations
On May 20th, PyPI (the official Python Package manager) announced they are temporarily suspending new users and new project registration.
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What is Application Security Posture Management – Insights Into Gartner’s® New Report
Get insights into the elements of ASPM to learn how this approach transforms AppSec and enables teams to deliver securely at scale.
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Tips to Secure the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in Each Phase
With the explosion of attacks in the modern DevOps stack, it has become a vital business requirement to provide security for SDLC.
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Sophisticated 3CX Software Supply Chain Attack Affects Millions of Users
3CX, an international VoIP IPBX software, experienced software supply chain attack. We detail what occurred, and how it can be prevented.
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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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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 protection.
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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 dependency metadata.
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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 protecting any org.
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A DevOps Security Tutorial for Digital Business Leaders
DevOps is a good approach to improving the efficiency of the software development life cycle, but, DevSecOps is the better way to approach the process.
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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’ knowledge, opening the door to a supply chain attack.
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Latest GitHub OAuth Tokens Attack Explained and How to Protect Yourself
This GitHub OAuth access token attack was announced by GitHub Security and is a compromise of OAuth access tokens issued to Heroku and Travis-CI integrations.
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What is an SBOM? SBOM explained in 5 minutes
What is an #SBOM, how is it used and why it is important to software supply chain security? We explain the SBOM in 5 minutes, discuss where SBOM adoption is headed and help you think beyond SBOM to gain greater visibility and security across your entire software supply chain environment.
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Detecting Secrets in Your Source Code
What are secrets in source code, why they must be protected, and how to keep them safe.
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What Is SLSA? SLSA Explained In 5 Minutes
Learn about SLSA (Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts), a security framework and a common language for improving software security and supply chain integrity.
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