Blake and his team utilize GitGuardian Internal Monitoring to prevent sensitive information from being exposed in their source code, as detailed in a PeerSpot interview. Recognizing the dangers of integrating secrets directly into source code, Blake emphasizes the importance of separating these elements to enhance security. The company, which adopts a mature DevSecOps strategy, aims for its security tools to operate at the source code level immediately upon commit. The implementation of GitGuardian has significantly reduced the time required to detect and remediate security issues, with Blake noting a marked improvement in response times compared to previous methods. GitGuardian has also fostered a security-conscious culture within the organization, encouraging a shift-left approach to code security. Additionally, Blake praises GitGuardian's customer service, rating it highly for its readiness and expertise in supporting their deployment efforts. Individuals and small teams can access GitGuardian for free by signing up with GitHub.