GitGuardian has achieved a significant milestone by releasing its 300th secrets detector, marking a notable expansion in its secrets detection library aimed at helping developers identify and secure various sensitive information such as API keys, SSH credentials, and database connection strings. This growth is attributed to the consistent efforts of their R&D team, which has developed around 20 new detectors each quarter, despite initial concerns about the potential impact of ongoing maintenance on release rates. The library's detectors are now categorized into 260 groups to streamline detection efforts, and they encompass a wide range of secrets that developers may inadvertently expose in their code, particularly emphasizing the importance of detecting generic secrets. GitGuardian's research highlights the frequency of leaked secrets in public repositories, with a notable number of Google API keys found per million commits, underscoring the need for robust application security programs. This comprehensive library reflects the modular nature of modern tech stacks, where developers rely on various external tools and platforms, and GitGuardian continues to enhance its capabilities to keep up with these evolving needs.