Posts from @smerlos..
NIST released three encryption standards, FIPS 203, FIPS 204, and FIPS 205, designed to be quantum-resistant. Developed under its post-quantum cryptography project, the standards rely on complex algorithms like polynomial lattices and hash functions. These new standards aim to protect sensitive data.. read more
CORS mitigates legacy mistakes, providing protections against XSRF attacks for sites. However, the default policy is not sufficient to prevent all cross-site attacks. To address this, implementing server-wide middleware to ignore implicit credentials on cross-origin requests is recommended... read more
The author has been using neovim for almost 7 years now, enjoying its speed and improved defaults over vim. They have also transitioned their configuration to Lua for a more modern and less quirky experience. The move to language server protocol has enhanced their ability to navigate codebases effec.. read more
The post covers setting up a server for app hosting, including basics like SSH login, user setup, and NGINX configuration. It also touches on log management, backups, basic network security measures like UFW and Fail2Ban. Additional tools like Grafana Loki, Graylog, and Fluentd are suggested for mor.. read more
Researchers at the Blekinge Institute of Technology studied team autonomy at Spotify, examining leadership control, squad decision-making, and technical dependencies. They identified barriers like managerial control, legacy constraints, and weak ownership principles. Strategies to enhance autonomy i.. read more
Expertise in software engineering involves a structured journey of skill acquisition, described by the 4 Stages of Competence and Bloom’s Taxonomy. The 4 Stages of Competence, by Noel Burch, progresses from ignorance to mastery, while Bloom's Taxonomy, developed by Benjamin Bloom, ranges from basic .. read more
🚀 Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of RELIANOID 7.4.0 (Community Edition)! This release comes packed with powerful enhancements, crucial bug fixes, and new features designed to elevate your user experience. 🌟 Key Highlight: We've introduced UEFI support for improved compatibility..
High-growth companies face challenges like siloed teams and infrastructure scaling. DevOps offers a solution by fostering collaboration, automating processes, and using continuous feedback to enhance agility, quality, and speed. Embracing DevOps culture can transform your organization, improving time-to-market, quality, and team satisfaction.
Traditional IT operations often lag behind due to outdated leadership styles and slow processes. Agile Leadership offers a transformative approach, emphasizing empowerment, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This shift leads to increased efficiency, innovation, and adaptability in IT teams, driving better results and higher satisfaction for both employees and customers.
This blog explores five compelling reasons to consider switching from PagerDuty to more efficient incident management alternatives like Squadcast. It highlights key advantages such as a more user-friendly interface, transparent pricing models, specialized SRE tools, a unified platform for incident management, and superior support and migration assistance. These features address common pain points associated with PagerDuty and offer a more cohesive, cost-effective solution that enhances incident management capabilities.
