AZ 900 – Part I – Microsoft Azure Cloud Concepts

Microsoft Azure Cloud Concepts Cloud Service Models Types of Cloud Computing Benefits of the Cloud Fundamental characteristics of cloud computing Cloud computing offers convenient, on-demand access to your computing resources online. This has facilitated the move to remote work and supports collaboration wherever you are located. For IT teams, cloud services also make technological provisioning Read More …

Notes – Pipelines and Building Blocks

In the context of data processing and DevOps, “pipelines” are sequential processes like assembly lines that automate tasks (building, testing, and deploying code) and “building blocks” are the modular components that make up the pipeline, performing specific tasks. Here’s a more detailed explanation: Data Pipelines: A data pipeline is a system of automated processes that move Read More …

YAML – Yet Another Markup Language

In computer programming, YAML stands for YAML Ain’t Markup Language (it was originally intended to mean “Yet Another Markup Language”). It is a human-readable data serialization language. This means it’s designed to represent data in a format that is easy for humans to read and write, while also being easily parsed by computers. Here’s a Read More …

What is Urbit OS?

Urbit is a decentralized, peer-to-peer network and operating system designed to give users complete control over their digital activities and data, offering a more private, secure, and durable alternative to the current internet. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: [2, 4, 6] Decentralized and Peer-to-Peer: Unlike the traditional client-server internet model, Urbit is built on a Read More …

Incident Response Tabletop Idea

This is a scenario based incident response tabletop that I worked on with a colleague. I wanted to share with the world, as I have had immense success with this.  It amazes me how a simple dice roll, really draws people in to the event.  It sounds silly, but the sense of chance adds so Read More …

ESM – Exposure Surface Management

Exposure Surface Management (ESM) aims to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities across an organization’s digital assets, including those external to the traditional IT infrastructure, to reduce the risk of cyberattacks. Here’s a breakdown of what ESM looks like:  Comprehensive Asset Inventory:  ESM starts with a thorough inventory of all assets, both internal and external, Read More …