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GitHub announced a package firewall that checks npm packages against an enterprise’s policy before they install. It blocks known malware, critical vulnerabilities, and brand-new versions, and any developer can turn it on by pointing npm at the firewall. The checks run before a package reaches a laptop, a build, or a coding agent. GitHub says AI agents are helping developers build more software, faster, and the firewall is one of four security additions aimed at … More →

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For most of my career, I have watched new security platforms work through enterprise programs at a slow pace, so when AI began showing up in security operations tools, I assumed it would follow the same path. I expected AI adoption in the SOC to lag behind almost every other category of security technology, because I’d always viewed the tension between moving quickly on innovations and satisfying strict compliance obligations as a blocker. Ultimately, AI … More →

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