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DragonForce Cyberattack Incident and DevOps Defense Strategies

Introduction In late April 2025, a cybercriminal group known as DragonForce launched a series of cyberattacks against major UK retailers, causing widespread disruptions and data breaches. The incidents – affecting […]

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Fix the Damn Thing Because It’s Broken: CVEs, Security Theatre, and Real Accountability

I recently found myself nodding along to a heated conversation about CVEs and the illusion of security they often create. One line hit particularly hard: “Fix the damn thing because […]

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GitHub Actions Supply Chain Attack: What DevOps Teams Need to Know

In March 2025, Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 revealed a clever and concerning supply chain attack exploiting GitHub Actions—a wake-up call for DevOps teams everywhere. The Attack in a Nutshell […]

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Advocating to Slow Down: Insights for DevOps from the CrowdStrike Outage

The CrowdStrike outage on July 19, 2024, which caused widespread disruptions across various industries, offers important lessons for DevOps professionals. This incident underscores the need for a more mindful and […]

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Securing Your Codebase with Mend: A Superhero’s Guide to Battling Software Vulnerabilities

In the vast universe of software development, where the forces of creativity and innovation constantly battle against the dark specters of vulnerabilities and security threats, every DevOps engineer and developer […]

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Why Good Security Can be a Competitive Advantage

In today’s business environment, data security is more important than ever. Customers are increasingly concerned about the safety of their personal information, and companies are under pressure to protect their […]

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