best-practices
Safeguard articles tagged "best-practices" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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What is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
An IDS detects malicious network or host activity after it happens. Learn what an IDS is, how it differs from an IPS, and why supply chain attacks need more.
What is an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
An IPS blocks malicious traffic inline in real time, but it can't stop supply chain attacks hidden inside trusted code and dependencies.
What is Network Segmentation
Network segmentation limits breach blast radius by isolating systems into enforced zones. Learn the types, common mistakes, and how to implement it in hybrid clouds.
What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
MFA blocks over 99% of credential-based attacks, but Uber, Cisco, and Twilio breaches show how push-bombing and AiTM phishing still get around it.
What is Single Sign-On (SSO)
SSO lets users log in once to access many apps — but it also concentrates identity into one high-value target. Here's how it works and its real risks.
What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)
A clear breakdown of what a Security Operations Center (SOC) is, how it's staffed, the tools it runs, and how it differs from a NOC or CSIRT.
What is Incident Response
What incident response actually means, its four NIST phases, and why supply chain attacks like Log4Shell and SolarWinds break traditional response assumptions.
What is a Data Breach
A data breach is unauthorized access to sensitive data. See real causes like MOVEit and Log4Shell, average costs, and how to prevent one.
What is a Bug Bounty Program
A bug bounty program pays researchers to find and report vulnerabilities before attackers do. Here's how they work, what they cost, and their limits.
What is Responsible Disclosure
What responsible disclosure means, how 45-90 day timelines work in practice, and how coordinated CVE reporting like Log4Shell actually played out.
Azure Managed Identities and the Supply Chain
Managed identities are the credential primitive that fixes most supply chain risk in Azure — but only if you use them the way the service actually intends.
What is Threat Intelligence
Threat intelligence turns raw indicators into actionable defense. Here's what it actually is, its four types, and how it applies to software supply chains.
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