secret-scanning
Safeguard articles tagged "secret-scanning" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
26 articles
Secure Code Scanning: What It Is and How to Do It Right
Secure code scanning finds vulnerabilities in source and dependencies before they ship. Here is how SAST, SCA, and secret scanning fit together in CI.
Aikido vs Gitleaks: is a maintained alternative worth it?
Gitleaks catches secrets; Aikido aggregates scanners. Neither maps exposures to supply chain risk the way a dedicated platform like Safeguard does.
Unsecured API Keys: How They Leak and How to Lock Them Down
Unsecured API keys are one of the most common causes of breaches, usually leaking through committed code and misconfigured storage. Here is how they get exposed and how to stop it.
Choosing a Tool to Detect Security of Code: What Each Type Finds
There is no single tool to detect security of code. Here is what SAST, SCA, secret scanning, DAST, and IaC scanning each catch, and how to combine them without drowning in alerts.
OpenAI API Key Leakage on GitHub at Scale
A senior engineer's view of OpenAI API key leakage on GitHub at scale, why automated secret scanning misses so many, and what actually stops the bleeding.
Best Secret Scanning Tools 2026 Comparison
A senior-engineer view of secret-scanning tools worth running in 2026: what TruffleHog, Gitleaks, GitGuardian, and platform-native scanners actually do well.
How to Set Up a Secure Source Code Repository
What makes a source code repository secure, from access control and secret scanning to branch protection and dependency review, with practical defaults.
What Are Hardcoded Credentials
Hardcoded credentials are secrets baked into code instead of a vault. Toyota, Uber, and Samsung breaches show why that risk never expires on its own.
GitGuardian vs TruffleHog: Secret Detection Showdown
Compare GitGuardian and TruffleHog on detector coverage, validation, historical scans, developer workflow, and pricing to pick the right secret scanning tool.
GitHub Advanced Security 2026: Copilot Autofix Goes GA
GHAS in 2026 made Copilot Autofix generally available, opened secret scanning to Team plans, and shipped extended secret metadata. We walked the upgrade for an org with 800 repos.
Safeguard vs GitHub Advanced Security 2026
A technical comparison of Safeguard and GitHub Advanced Security in 2026 across scanning depth, secret detection, container coverage, and cost.
GitHub Advanced Security: CodeQL, Dependabot, and Secret Scanning in Practice
A review of GitHub Advanced Security covering CodeQL SAST, Dependabot SCA, secret scanning, and how the integrated security experience works for development teams.
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