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Leaked secrets on GitHub rose by 28% in 2023, report reveals
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The 2024 State of Secrets Sprawl report reveals a 28% rise in new secret occurrences leaked on GitHub in 2023, exposing a significant security gap and putting various sectors at risk.
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ServiceNow, Hugging Face, NVIDIA unveil code-gen AI, StarCoder2
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Tech giants ServiceNow, Hugging Face and NVIDIA unveil StarCoder2, a family of open-access large language models, enhancing code generation performance and developer productivity.
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Developer efficiency boosted by GitHub Copilot Enterprise availability
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GitHub unveils its AI tool, Copilot Enterprise, boosting developer efficiency by offering customised guidance throughout the software development process.
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Private Internet Access launches split tunnel fix, Apple TV VPN
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cloud services
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app development
Private Internet Access enhances privacy-focused services with the introduction of a macOS split tunneling fix and an Apple TV VPN, both featuring dedicated IP options.
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BigCommerce unveils Catalyst, next-gen storefront technology
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BigCommerce unveils Catalyst, a next-generation storefront technology set to transform the way brands and retailers operate headless storefronts.
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GitGuardian & CyberArk partner for secrets security solution
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Secrets detection specialist GitGuardian collaborates with CyberArk to tackle Secrets Sprawl in DevOps, offering automated detection and leak remediation.
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Dynatrace appoints Laura Heisman as new Chief Marketing Officer
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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cloud services
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
Unified observability and security pioneer, Dynatrace, appoints Laura Heisman, seasoned marketing executive and advocate for women in tech, as their new Chief Marketing Officer.
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Australia sees promising future in generative AI – GitHub
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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GitHub predicts a strategic shift in 2024 leveraging generative AI in Australian businesses following a 231% surge in public AI projects in 2023.
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Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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bi
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big data
Identity security giant, Okta, gears up to acquire 2022-born Spera Security, set to boost its identity threat detection capabilities and enrich its customer base with advanced technology.
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Delinea granted US patent for its pioneering Server PAM solution
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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application security
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devops
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app development
Delinea bags a US patent for its groundbreaking Server Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution with Delegated Machine Credentials.
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Unravel Data partners with Databricks for AI-enhanced data observability solutions
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Unravel Data teams up with Databricks to offer AI-enhanced data observability solutions, optimising ROI and data pipelines.
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OpenUK report examines state of open source skills in the UK
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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OpenUK's 'Skills or Bust' report highlights potential for economic growth through open source skills in the UK.
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GitHub's AI revolution: Transforming code language & developer experience
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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app development
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GitHub announces an AI-driven platform that integrates AI into every phase of development, introducing natural language as a universal programming language.
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Australia's cloud usage significantly higher, increasing malware risk
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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malware
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app development
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apm
A new study says Australia's high cloud usage has increased cybersecurity risks, as malware delivered via the ecosystem rises.
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GitGuardian launches free toolset to protect business secrets
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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app development
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cybersecurity
GitGuardian has launched 'HasMySecretLeaked,' a tool to help security engineers check if their organisation's secrets have leaked on GitHub.
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GitHub's Copilot Chat enhances code quality and efficiency
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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app development
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github
A recent study revealed that employing GitHub Copilot Chat helps improve code quality, boost developer confidence, and enhance productivity.
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GitHub launches beta passwordless authentication
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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app development
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cybersecurity
Opting in lets GitHub users upgrade security keys to passkeys, and use those in place of both passwords and 2FA methods.
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Appdome partners with GitHub to build mobile software
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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saas
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app development
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partner programmes
Appdome and GitHub announce their integration in order to accelerate the delivery of secure mobile apps globally.
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GitHub Names Kyle Daigle as New Chief Operating Officer
Mon, 1st May 2023
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GitHub names Kyle Daigle as COO, gearing up to scale a remote-first, AI-integrated, developer-centric company with 100M+ users.
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Rising demand for security in software development
Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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app development
Key trends are the prioritisation of security and governance and the emergence of AI in software development and security workflows.
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IWD 2023: How open source and AI can solve Australia’s skills shortage
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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app development
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apm
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open source
Demand for developers continues to outstrip supply, and this mismatch poses a major threat to Australian companies looking to compete on the world stage.
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Investment in open source to skyrocket in next five years
Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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app development
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open source
Technology is critical in business, government, social development, and so much more—and open source is all too often at the forefront of what’s next.
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Iran-sponsored group using GitHub to deploy custom malware
Tue, 13th Dec 2022
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app development
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advanced persistent threat protection
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The Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has uncovered a subgroup of Iranian Cobalt Mirage using GitHub to store and deploy malware.
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GitHub appoints Inbal Shani as new Chief Product Officer
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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cloud services
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microsoft
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app development
GitHub has appointed Inbal Shani as their new Chief Product Officer, focusing on enhancing developer experience and productivity.