·5 min read
5 Secret Mistakes on Your Server Right Now
Hardcoded JWT secrets, plaintext DB credentials, silent fallbacks. The most common Node.js security issues in production and how to fix each one.
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Security guides, tutorials, and best practices for developers using AI coding assistants.
·12 min read
Asymmetric Cryptography: The Idea That Changed the Internet
How public-key cryptography works, where you use it without knowing, and the story of the idea that was invented twice. With curious facts and original references.
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·9 min read
SSH for Developers: Keys, Servers, and AI Agents
Set up SSH step by step: server connections, GitHub deploy keys, and protecting your keys when using AI agents like Claude Code or Cursor.
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·18 min read
The Complete Guide to LLM Security for Developers
Everything developers need to know about securing applications that use large language models. From prompt injection to supply chain attacks on MCP servers, with practical defenses and real-world incidents.
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·10 min read
AI Agent Security: A Practical Guide for Developers
AI coding agents can execute commands, read secrets, and modify your entire codebase. This guide covers real attacks, documented vulnerabilities, and practical defenses.
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·8 min read
How to Prevent Secret Leaks in Git (Before They Reach GitHub)
28.65 million secrets were leaked on GitHub in 2025 alone. Learn how to set up pre-commit scanning with gitleaks, use GitHub Push Protection, and respond when a key slips through.
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·8 min read
Why .env Files Are Dangerous When You Code with AI
AI coding assistants read your .env files by default. Learn how secrets leak from environment files into context windows, logs, and commits, and what actually prevents it.
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·5 min read
HashiCorp Vault Alternatives for Small Teams in 2026
HashiCorp Vault is powerful but complex. Here are five alternatives that work better for solo developers and small teams who need secrets management without the overhead.
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·5 min read
Doppler vs Infisical vs SecureCode: Which Secrets Manager for AI Development?
An honest comparison of three secrets managers for developers who use AI coding assistants. Features, pricing, and how each handles the AI secrets problem.
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·8 min read
How to Manage Secrets Safely with Claude Code
A practical guide to keeping your API keys, tokens, and passwords out of Claude Code's context window using the zero-knowledge inject approach.
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