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Nicholas Thomson
Blog posts by Nicholas Thomson
Top 5 Tenable Nessus alternatives in 2026
Tenable Nessus is a powerful scanner, but powerful tools that nobody uses don't make software more secure. Compare five alternatives built for how engineering teams actually work.
What MDM can't protect on developer machines (and what to do about it)
MDM tools like Jamf and Kandji are essential but they don't see npm installs, IDE extensions, or AI coding tools. Here's what's actually unprotected on your developer machines and how to close the gap.
Top GitGuardian alternatives for secrets scanning in 2026
Compare the Top GitGuardian Alternatives for secrets scanning in 2026. See where Aikido Security, GitHub Secret Protection, TruffleHog, Gitleaks, Semgrep, Snyk, Cycode, Checkmarx, and GitLab fit best.
5 Gitleaks alternatives and why they are better
Looking for a Gitleaks alternative? We compare Betterleaks, TruffleHog, Aikido, GitHub Advanced Security, and Spectral so you can find the best secrets scanner for your team.
Penetration testing vs. red teaming: what’s the difference?
Not sure whether you need a pentest or a red team engagement? This guide breaks down the key differences, when to use each, and how AI is changing both.
Shadow AI is a fear response, and banning it makes it worse
Employees aren't using unapproved AI tools to cause problems. They're scared of falling behind. Here's why banning shadow AI increases your security risk, and what to do instead.
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