Data Governance

Top 10 data governance tools for 2024

While artificial intelligence and big data steal the spotlight, a less glamorous but equally crucial discipline is quietly shaping the future of business: data governance. With The post Top 10 data governance tools for 2024 appeared first on Spectral ... Read More
Software supply chain security

Software supply chain risk assessment: 8 steps to a secure SDLC

Like any chain, a software supply chain contains many links. These links consist of every actor involved in the development & deployment of your code in The post Software supply chain risk assessment: 8 steps to a secure SDLC appeared first on Spectral ... Read More
SAST vs DAST

SAST vs DAST: Which one do you really need?

Security testing? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Or budget. Or the necessary skills to align coding practices with organizational and regulatory compliance efforts. Developers are The post SAST vs DAST: Which one do you really need? appeared first on Spectral ... Read More
Types of data compromised by year

What is Mandatory Access Control (MAC) and 7 Ways To Understand When You Need It

Every day, headlines scream about data breaches and cyberattacks. Could your organization be next? If you’re not using Mandatory Access Control (MAC), you’re leaving your sensitive The post What is Mandatory Access Control (MAC) and 7 Ways To Understand When You Need It appeared first on Spectral ... Read More
package-lock.json file

A Developer’s Tutorial to Using NPM Audit for Dependency Scanning

Many developers overlook the risks lurking in third-party packages. Every package you add could harbor vulnerabilities, potentially exposing sensitive user data and granting unauthorized access to The post A Developer’s Tutorial to Using NPM Audit for Dependency Scanning appeared first on Spectral ... Read More
Challenges in SaaS Security

The DevOps Guide to SaaS Security

In February 2023, LastPass, a leading password manager service, disclosed a security breach that reminded us just how severe SaaS breaches can be. The intrusion involved The post The DevOps Guide to SaaS Security appeared first on Spectral ... Read More
Best practices to prevent phishing attacks

7 Phishing Awareness Training Methods You Should Know

Modern cybercriminals aren’t just after your average employee. They’re targeting DevOps engineers – the gatekeepers of critical infrastructure and valuable data.  90% of data breaches start The post 7 Phishing Awareness Training Methods You Should Know appeared first on Spectral ... Read More
Security Automation for IaC

What is no code security automation?

Security teams are drowning in alerts and manual tasks, and the weight of human error hangs heavy. Repetitive tasks lead to fatigue, where overlooked details can The post What is no code security automation? appeared first on Spectral ... Read More
Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration testing vs vulnerability scanning: which is suitable for your stack

Sensitive customer information leaked, operations disrupted, and reputation tarnished – this is not the headline you want splashed across the internet.  There’s a 76% spike in The post Penetration testing vs vulnerability scanning: which is suitable for your stack appeared first on Spectral ... Read More
Azure Code Signing

What is Azure code signing, and how can it improve security

Trust is fragile in software, especially in the fast-paced complexity of cloud environments. Code signing reinforces that trust by digitally proving your software’s authenticity and integrity. The post What is Azure code signing, and how can it improve security appeared first on Spectral ... Read More