A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a distributed network of servers strategically located across various geographic locations. Its primary purpose is to deliver web content, such as images, videos, stylesheets, and scripts, to users more efficiently and quickly. By caching content on multiple servers, a CDN reduces the distance data must travel to reach end-users, Read More …
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Conference Video – Deep Web – what to do and what not to do
Presented at the Cysinfo 9th Quarterly Meetup on 19th November 2016 at Bangalore Presentation Link
What are Cascading Style Sheets?
CSS, short for Cascading Style Sheets, is a stylesheet language used to control the appearance and layout of web pages. Introduced by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) in 1996, CSS separates the content of a website (structured with HTML) from its visual presentation, allowing developers to create aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly designs. Core Concepts Read More …
HTTP: The Foundation of the World Wide Web
The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a cornerstone of the internet and the World Wide Web. It enables the seamless exchange of information between devices, making web browsing, data sharing, and online interactions possible. This article explores what HTTP is, how it works, and why it is essential for the modern internet. What is HTTP? Read More …
Hacker Video – What Is An XXE Attack
XML files can incorporate inline references to other documents. Unsafe treatment of external references allows an attacker to probe your file system for sensitive information – an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.