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GitLab releases critical security patches amid vulnerability streak

Ryan Daws — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:30:48 +0000

GitLab has released a new round of critical security patches for its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) products. The company strongly recommends that all self-managed GitLab installations be upgraded immediately to one of the latest versions: 17.4.2, 17.3.5, or 17.2.9. These patch releases address several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw... Read more »

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Oracle APEX tutorials: Insights and techniques from Vinish Kapoor

Vinish Kapoor, Oracle APEX developer — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:30:17 +0000

Oracle Application Express, commonly known as Oracle APEX, is a powerful low-code development platform that allows developers to create robust web applications quickly and efficiently. For those looking to dive into this technology or enhance their existing skills, finding quality tutorials can be a game-changer. This article will explore the world of Oracle APEX tutorials,... Read more »

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Critical OpenSSH vulnerability threatens millions of Linux systems

Ryan Daws — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:15:19 +0000

A severe vulnerability in OpenSSH’s server (sshd) has been uncovered by Qualys’ Threat Research Unit (TRU), potentially affecting over 14 million Linux systems worldwide. The flaw, designated as CVE-2024-6387, allows for remote unauthenticated code execution (RCE) with root privileges on glibc-based Linux systems. This vulnerability, stemming from a signal handler race condition, impacts sshd in... Read more »

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GitLab’s DevSecOps report highlights AI challenges

Ryan Daws — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:09:16 +0000

GitLab’s 8th annual Global DevSecOps Report has unveiled a complex landscape of software development, highlighting disparities between executive perceptions and developer realities. The survey, conducted in April 2024, gathered insights from over 5,300 professionals across the software development spectrum. While 69% of CxOs report shipping software at least twice as fast as last year, AI... Read more »

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Cisco: Developers spend majority of time firefighting

Ryan Daws — Wed, 08 May 2024 13:47:03 +0000

A new survey from Cisco reveals that software developers are spending more than 57% of their time in “war room” meetings to resolve application performance issues, rather than focusing on building new software to drive innovation. The findings highlight the immense pressure facing developers today. Globally, 85% of those surveyed report increased demands to accelerate... Read more »

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Puppet explores the benefits of platform engineering for security

James Bourne — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:48:41 +0000

An increasing number of organisations have built platform teams to help improve the developer experience – and the latest State of DevOps Report from Puppet has looked to show how platform engineering is improving security as well. The 13th annual State of DevOps Report – which is also being called the State of Platform Engineering... Read more »

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Leveraging PKI-Based Digital Certificates as Strategic Assets, Rather than Management Burdens

Adreas Brix Program Manager and PKI Expert — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:11:39 +0000

The procurement and management of digital certificates often constitutes a time-consuming manual process for IT and security teams. Trying to track the status and existence of all certificates with accuracy and timeliness can be an overwhelming task and burden. In order to fully realize the security value offered by certificates and their core technology, businesses... Read more »

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Efficiency vs Control – The Pros and Cons of Automating Digital Certificates

Adreas Brix Program Manager and PKI Expert — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:38:16 +0000

Organizations always seek methods to increase security, improve efficiency, and relieve over-burdened IT resources. With escalating cyber threats and a new year, businesses will benefit from reviewing their digital infrastructure and certificate management practices for potential enhancements to bolster security, time management, and cost efficiencies. In preparation, it’s an excellent time to consider the pros... Read more »

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David DeSanto, GitLab: AI’s impact on software development in 2024

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:18:37 +0000

David DeSanto, Chief Product Officer at GitLab, foresees a paradigm shift in the realm of software development in 2024—with AI taking centre stage. GitLab’s 2023 Global DevSecOps Report serves as the foundation for these predictions, offering a glimpse into the future landscape of organisations’ software development toolchains. AI bias: A hurdle on the path to... Read more »

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AI coding assistants: A double-edged sword for DevOps in 2024

Ryan Daws — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:06:02 +0000

A growing reliance on AI-powered coding assistants is reshaping how DevOps teams operate, for better or worse. According to Forrester’s 2024 cybersecurity, risk, and privacy predictions, AI coding assistants are becoming integral to boosting productivity. However, a cautionary note accompanies this technological shift, as Forrester warns of potential pitfalls that could lead to cybersecurity breaches.... Read more »

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