One reason application security gaps are getting wider is that DevOps teams are racing to beat deadlines without having security core to the SDLC process and integrated into CI/CD frameworks. That challenge is…
By Gary Bernstein Geotargeting is one of the most popular uses of LBS in marketing. It involves presenting information, including ads, based on the user’s geographic location or past location. For example, an…
Truthfully, the joys in leadership are significantly reduced or non-existent. Reduced headcount leaves less room for innovation and it’s harder to motivate teams. There are fewer team promotions to celebrate. In fact, saving…
According to FBI statistics, Cyberattacks have quadrupled over the past three years. Ransomware is at an all-time high and there are no business verticals that are safe. Attackers do not care how large…
When GIX began to build this infrastructure, we knew we had to do something that had never been done before. Conversations with some larger carriers and their leadership teams made one thing clear:…
Another critical consequence of data breaches is reputational damage. Customers start to doubt an organization’s capabilities to protect their sensitive information; hence, customer loyalty drops, leading to potential losses of customers. The majority…
Sincere apologies for my disingenuousness to all those who have stepped on my mines, but they were planted for a good cause (and of course identities will never be disclosed.) The cause, my…
When evaluating CNAPP offerings, consider the following capabilities. A CNAPP should be capable of integrating with the organization’s CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated security checks and policy enforcement during the development and deployment stages….
Transparency is vital to preserving customer trust. One of the ways brands earn trust is by clearly communicating how they collect, use, and protect customer data. There’s a lot of value in a…
What Are AWS Cost Allocation Tags? In practice, if an EC2 instance is used for the Alpha project in the Marketing department, it could be tagged as follows: Using AWS cost allocation tags…
Welcome to CloudTweaks! Today, we’re pleased to have Julia Grace Samoylenko, Founder and CEO of Asteri.Ai, with us. Julia’s journey from corporate executive at companies like Volkswagen and Medtronic to tech startup founder…
As companies navigate the complex challenges accompanying these financial events, relying on a dependable migration tool is crucial for enhancing efficiency, reducing downtime, and ensuring data integrity. The anticipated spike in M&A activity…
Linux server security is of critical importance to sysadmins. One central part of keeping Linux servers secure is by installing security updates promptly. Too often, there are compromised servers on the internet due…
Linux server security is crucial to Linux server administration. Part of keeping Linux servers secure is installing security updates shortly after they become available. Too often, compromised servers are a result of pending…
Pay-as-you-go pricing models let businesses only pay for their computing resources and bandwidth. This model minimizes the waste of unused resources. Scaling up or down based on demand becomes more accessible, which ensures…
A notable response from within the industry was Google’s decision to eliminate data transfer fees for customers leaving Google Cloud. This move not only enhances Google’s competitive stance but also signals a shift towards prioritizing…
Ransomware has emerged as a particularly relentless and disruptive force against organizations worldwide. The debate over whether to adopt a “no concessions” policy—refusing to pay ransoms to cybercriminals—mirrors long-standing discussions in counter-terrorism and…
Ensuring the security of online transactions is crucial in today’s digital landscape. PCI compliant hosting refers to web hosting services that meet the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), a set…
