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Nicholas Thomson
Blog posts by Nicholas Thomson
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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