The Paper Roll That Plays Itself

Plug a keyboard into a computer, press a key, and a piano sound comes out. It’s natural to assume the keyboard sent that sound down the cable. It didn’t. The cable carried no sound at all. That’s the part of MIDI that confuses almost everyone, and once you see it, the rest falls into place. Read More …

CSPM – Cloud Security Posture Management

Cloud Security Posture Management is an automated set of security tools that continuously monitors cloud environments, to identify, assess, and remediate misconfigurations and compliance risks.  Its existence is a direct response to the Shared Responsibility Model in the cloud.  Cloud providers secure the cloud itself (hardware, global infrastructure), but the customer is responsible for securing what Read More …

CRD – Custom Resource Definitions

A Custom Resource Definition is a feature in Kubernetes that allows users to extend the Kubernetes API by defining their own custom resources.  This enables developers to create and manage resources that are specific to their applications or use cases, beyond the built-in resources provided by Kubernetes. 🛠️ Key Features of CRDs Extensibility: CRDs allow Read More …

Video Monday :: How to Collect International Royalties

SoundExchange is the largest global neighboring rights organization, with agreements covering 87% of the neighboring rights market outside the US. These agreements allow us to collect and pay artist/rights owner royalties when their music is played in countries around the world. To take advantage of this service, you must be a SoundExchange member and complete Read More …

RAT – Remote Access Trojan

A Remote Access Trojan is a type of malicious software that allows cyber attackers to gain unauthorized access and control over a victim’s computer or network.  RATs are designed to operate stealthily, enabling attackers to perform various malicious activities without the victim’s knowledge. Key Features of RATs Remote Control: RATs enable attackers to remotely control Read More …

RCP – Resource Control Policies

Resource Control Policies in Amazon Web Services (AWS) are a set of rules and guidelines that govern how resources within the AWS environment can be accessed, managed, and utilized.  These policies are used for maintaining security, compliance, and efficient resource management in cloud environments.  RCPs can help organizations define who can access specific resources, what Read More …

DMZ – Demilitarized Zone

A Demilitarized Zone, is a network architecture concept used to create a buffer zone between an organization’s internal network and external networks, such as the internet.  The primary purpose of a DMZ is to enhance security by isolating external-facing services from the internal network, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access and attacks.  Here’s an Read More …

SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol

SFTP, or SSH File Transfer Protocol, is a secure file transfer protocol that operates over the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol.  It is designed to provide a secure and reliable way to transfer files between a client and a server. Unlike traditional file transfer methods like FTP (File Transfer Protocol), SFTP encrypts both the commands and Read More …