CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 4, 2023

By: Scott Sellers , Co-Founder and CEO, Azul After almost 30 years, Java remains the programming language of choice for large-scale enterprise applications in the cloud, on-prem, or hybrid. What operating systems and architectures do you support? These builds have been used in production worldwide for three months.

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Oracle How To Licensing Operating Systems 52

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Around two-thirds of the top 25 premiums were for security-related certifications, with GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC); GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT); Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK); Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE); and Offensive Security Defense Analyst (OSDA) attracting the biggest bonuses.

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Security Infosys Architecture Artificial Intelligence 135

The Verge

AUGUST 31, 2021

“Just as it costs developers money to build an app, it costs us money to build and maintain an operating system and app store,” a Google spokesperson said. We’ll reflect on how to comply with this law while maintaining a model that supports a high-quality operating system and app store, and we will share more in the coming weeks.”.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 19, 2023

In the world of operating systems, the usage of a “key” is a familiar concept. This key is an integral part of the installation process, effectively serving as a license that allows users to utilize the system. Sid documented this process for several Windows editions in his tweets.

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Windows Operating Systems Guidelines Training 54

The Verge

AUGUST 28, 2021

In a statement to The Verge , a Google spokeswoman says “All developers are subject to the same policies as all other developers, including the payments policy. We’ve long had programs in place that support developers with enhanced resources and investments.

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Google Apple Development Policies 103

The Verge

APRIL 28, 2021

Tim Cook, CEO — covering “Apple’s corporate values; Apple’s business and operations; development and launch of the App Store; competition faced by Apple.” Eric Gray, director of commerce and payments — covering the “design and operation of Apple’s payment processing policies and practices.”

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Apple Policies Engineering Fractional VPE 76

CTOvision

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Individual users can install an antivirus program; uninstall underutilized browser plug-ins or set them to click-and-play; and keep browsers, plug-ins and operating systems up-to-date. We also recommend external verification and validation of your security policies and proceedures to raise your defenses.

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Advertising Malware Operating Systems Security 150

Scott Lowe

JULY 22, 2022

The Kubewarden project—which aims to enable policy authors to write Kubernetes policies in any programming language that can compile down to WebAssembly—just achieved two different milestones. Operating Systems/Applications. Programming. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management.

System 79

System Open Source Cloud Policies 79

Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

However, there are certain steps institutes can take to mitigate them: Have a Strong Security Policy. The first step to mitigating cybersecurity threats is to have a strong security policy. In such a scenario, it is vital to create access control limiting an individual’s access only to programs they need. Conclusion.

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Education Malware eBook Backup 78

Dataconomy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Google Play Store lawsuit pushes company to make radical changes Google is required not only to make substantial payments to consumers and states but also to modify its app store policies in various ways for a defined duration. One key change involves Google committing for five years to expand a user choice billing pilot program.

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Google Advertising Policies Government 41

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Three of the biggest risks moving into 2023 and beyond are: Ransomware – in which a malicious program infects a computer, locking access to all files until a ransom is paid to gain access to an unlock key. Organisations can run virtual machines for security-based isolation with application compatibility, across different operating systems.

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Security Intel Malware Training 97

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jacob Martin recently published an introduction to Open Policy Agent (OPA)’s Rego language and its role in “policy as code.” Operating Systems/Applications. Programming. Maarten Van Driessen takes readers through using an Azure DevOps pipeline with Packer to build server templates.

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Cloud Tools Applications Policies 87

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

That's why training and awareness programs, regular updates on the latest threats, and fostering a culture where cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility are essential components of cyber resilience. They refer to an organization's policies, procedures, and guidelines to manage its cybersecurity strategy.

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Training Strategy Policies Security 89

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Without proper planning and preparation, schools may be unable to continue classes and administrative operations. Here are some recommendations for best network practices: "Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Audit logs to ensure new accounts are legitimate.

Malware 64

Malware Backup Education Operating Systems 64

Scott Lowe

APRIL 29, 2022

Liam Galvin shows a couple of ways that Rego (the language behind Open Policy Agent) can be used maliciously. Richard Seroter shares some data comparing container size and startup latency for serverless apps written in various programming languages. Operating Systems/Applications. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management.

Linux 74

Linux Storage Programming Applications 74

CTOvision

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) announced the awarding of a landmark contract for Mobile Device Management and Mobile Application Store (MDM/MAS) capabilities to support the use of hundreds of thousands of Apple iOS and Android devices across the U.S. Fixmo is proud to be a critical technology provider for the DISA MDM/MAS program.

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Mobile System Device Management Security 245

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 6, 2021

Having recently needed to dig into Open Policy Agent (OPA) , I took renewed interest in this slightly older article by Chip Zoller that compares OPA/Gatekeeper with Kyverno. Via Alex Mitelman’s Systems Design Weekly 015 , I was pointed to this AWS article on multi-site active-active architectures. Operating Systems/Applications.

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Open Source Load Balancer WAN Architecture 105

Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Engin Diri’s article on continuous cluster audit scanning with Trivy is a “two-for-one” article: you get to see some Pulumi YAML to create a Kubernetes cluster on Civo, and you get to see writing policies for the Trivy Operator. Operating Systems/Applications. Programming. Virtualization.

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Devops Virtualization Engineering Storage 87

Dataconomy

AUGUST 8, 2023

The technology facilitates data to dictate the required operating system and applications for access, ensuring that the right entities interact in a secure manner. The Trusted Computing Base (TCB) operates as the foundation for a secure system, ensuring that critical security policies are implemented and maintained.

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Hardware Security Storage Software 36

GeekWire

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When Bill Neukom showed up at Microsoft as its first general counsel in 1985, he made two critical decisions that have since impacted millions of lives over the last thirty-five years and have been instrumental in creating a program that has inspired thousands of employees to become engaged deeply into their communities.

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Microsoft Nonprofit Programming Budget 84

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Fuzzing is the automated process of finding software bugs by feeding random data into a target program until one of those permutations reveals a flaw. Fuzzing has been responsible for discovering a large number of security-critical issues found in operating systems, browsers, and other security-sensitive applications.

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Programming Exercises Applications Comparison 52

Dataconomy

MARCH 6, 2024

Apple has traditionally had a very restrictive policy when it comes to sideloading apps on iOS. Learning how to sideload apps on your iPhone means you are getting apps from third-party websites or stores, offering a broader range of software than Apple’s curated marketplace might allow.

How To 41

How To Apple Security Malware 41

Galido

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

DLP is known for a multi-year undertaking, a DLP program can be a manageable, progressive process if organizations focus on a progressive approach. As the data loss prevention program matures, organizations can develop better methods to mitigate specific risks. In short, the channels have made the job of the cyber criminal’s easier.

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Strategy Development Data Information Security 92

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Fuzzing is the automated process of finding software bugs by feeding random data into a target program until one of those permutations reveals a flaw. Fuzzing has been responsible for discovering a large number of security-critical issues found in operating systems, browsers, and other security-sensitive applications.

Programming 52

Programming Exercises Applications Comparison 52

Scott Lowe

JULY 17, 2020

This is a great read overall, but one sentence in particular really caught my eye: “30 years ago I was able to write a complete multitasking operating system in Z80 assembly code. Jon Langemak is blogging again, and he jumps back into the “blogging saddle” with a post on working with tc on Linux systems.

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Linux Apple Operating Systems Policies 60

Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Anders Eknert shows how to do—or at least provides a framework on getting started with—dynamic policy composition with Open Policy Agent (OPA) in this blog post from April 2021. It’s a shame the site doesn’t appear to have an RSS/Atom feed… Operating Systems/Applications. Programming.

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Storage Hardware Policies Open Source 79

Scott Lowe

MAY 7, 2021

Michael Kashin combines networking and programming in this post on getting started with eBPF and Go. Stefan Büringer talks about optimizing Open Policy Agent (OPA)-based Kubernetes authorization. Operating Systems/Applications. Programming. ” Specifically, this post talks about Kubernetes networking.

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Linux Hardware Network Cloud 60

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 6, 2021

Having recently needed to dig into Open Policy Agent (OPA) , I took renewed interest in this slightly older article by Chip Zoller that compares OPA/Gatekeeper with Kyverno. Via Alex Mitelman’s Systems Design Weekly 015 , I was pointed to this AWS article on multi-site active-active architectures. Operating Systems/Applications.

Open Source 60

Open Source Load Balancer WAN Architecture 60

Vox

APRIL 16, 2020

Apple and Google are a month away from launching a series of updates to their smartphone operating systems that will use Bluetooth signals to track potential coronavirus cases. That it involved changes to mobile operating systems actually made it seem more likely that it would be a permanent fixture.

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Apple Google Tools Operating Systems 86

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 2, 2020

This time around the content is a tad heavy on the security side, but I’ve still managed to pull in articles on networking, cloud computing, applications, and some programming-related content. Operating Systems/Applications. Programming. Here’s hoping you find something useful here! Networking.

Linux 60

Linux Programming Cloud Open Source 60

Scott Lowe

JUNE 18, 2021

The first is a post on Cilium and F5 load balancer integration , while the second discusses implementing Kubernetes network policies with Cilium and Linkerd. Operating Systems/Applications. Programming. I read a couple of Cilium-related blog posts recently that may be useful.

Vmware 60

Vmware Hardware Load Balancer Apple 60

Scott Lowe

MAY 4, 2017

Aaron Conole provides an overview of using the ovs-dpctl command to “program” the Open vSwitch (OVS) kernel module. If you’re trying to wrap your head around AWS IAM policies, I have yet to find a resource I can recommend more strongly than this article on AWS IAM policies in a nutshell. Operating Systems/Applications.

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Vmware Storage Network Examples 60

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

How to Protect Against Social Engineering Attacks Organizations can protect themselves against social engineering attacks by educating employees about the risks, enabling multi-factor authentication, and implementing security policies that require verification of any requests for sensitive information or actions.

System 40

System Malware How To Engineering 40

The Verge

APRIL 30, 2021

Lu’s research, per his website , concerns “the intersection of security, operating systems, program analysis, and compilers.” The Linux kernel is, at a basic level, the core of any Linux operating system. It’s a rigorous system designed to weed out both malicious and incompetent actors.

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Linux Open Source Research Operating Systems 126

SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

Keeping software and operating systems up to date, using security software, and being careful when opening email attachments or clicking links can help avoid malware. Ensuring the crypto algorithm is compatible with the systems and applications that will utilize it is also vital. Deploying video surveillance can also help here.

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Disaster Recovery Security Malware System 76

Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Jonathan Bowman writes about the new crypto policies in Fedora 33 and whether you’ll need to adjust your SSH keys. This list of best practices for securing OpenSSH systems may be useful. Operating Systems/Applications. Programming. Lots of geekery in here! The sidecar pattern is one such example.).

Linux 60

Linux Network Tools Hardware 60

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Platform lock-in occurs when you have a complete cloud foundation configuration (resource grouping, policies, RBAC, hybrid connectivity, monitoring, compliance, etc.) Second, the cloud provider may offer incentive programs for migrating applications, with discounts that can be substantial for large migrations.

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Cloud Applications Architecture Strategy 124