If you've ever used Linux, you’ve probably heard about SELinux or Security-enhanced Linux. For a very long time, my interaction with it was just restricted to: Like many other security solutions, SELinux can sometimes be annoying, and understanding even the basic concepts can change our bigger enemy to our best friend.
This is the final of a six-part blog series that highlights findings from a new Mend white paper, Five Principles of Modern Application Security Programs. When thinking of adjectives to describe cyberattackers, it’s doubtful that many people would choose to call them innovative – a term we’re more likely to ascribe to things we enjoy. But the reality is that adversaries are innovative, constantly finding new ways to launch attacks that result in greater rewards for less effort.
First started as an open-source project in 2018, Mend Renovate automates open source dependency updates in software projects. Renovate has enabled a diverse user base across github.com and gitlab.com, reducing risk by mitigating security vulnerabilities and saving developers’ time. Renovate is now endorsed by OpenSSF and Google as the industry standard tool for dependency updates.
