By now we’ve all heard about — or been affected by — the CrowdStrike fiasco. If you haven’t, here’s a quick recap. An update to the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, pushed on a Friday afternoon, caused computers to crash and be…
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Why You Should Use Buildpacks Over Docker
Docker is the obvious choice for building containers, but there is a catch: writing optimized and secure Dockerfiles and managing a library of them at scale can be a real challenge. In this article, I will explain why you may…
Not All MFA Is Equal: Lessons From MFA Bypass Attacks
One-time passwords are one of the most relied-on forms of multi-factor authentication (MFA). They’re also failing miserably at keeping simple attacks at bay. Any shared secret a user can unknowingly hand over is a target for cybercriminals, even short-lived TOTPs.…
Harnessing DevOps Potential: Why Backup Is a Missing Piece
We often hear about the importance of developers and the role they play in the success of a business. After all, they are those craftsmen who create the software and apps that make businesses run smoothly. However, there is one…
Reimagining AI: Ensuring Trust, Security, and Ethical Use
The birth of AI dates back to the 1950s when Alan Turing asked, “Can machines think?” Since then, 73 years have passed, and technological advancements have led to the development of unfathomably intelligent systems that can recreate everything from images…
How To Setup OAuth JWT in the Salesforce Connector
In this post, we’ll explain all the steps required to connect a Mule application to Salesforce using the Salesforce connector with the OAuth JWT flow. You can also create your own certificate for the OAuth JWT flow with Salesforce or…
Industrial IoT: Exploring Microcontrollers for Robust Applications
When we think of the Internet of Things (IoT), our imaginations are often limited to consumer applications: smart homes, smart transportation, smart offices, etc. However, these account for just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to IoT. Just…
The C̶a̶k̶e̶ User Location Is a Lie!!!
I recently sat in on a discussion about programming based on user location. Folks that are way smarter than me covered technical limitations, legal concerns, and privacy rights. It was nuanced, to say the least. So, I thought I’d share…
The One-Pixel Threat: How Minuscule Changes Can Fool Deep Learning Systems
AI vulnerabilities: From medical diagnostics to autonomous vehicles, discover how changing a single pixel can compromise advanced deep learning models and explore the critical challenges to securing our AI-powered future. Introduction Deep learning (DL) is a fundamental component of Artificial…
Navigating BNPL Integration: Key Steps and Best Practices for Developers
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions are altering the way in which clients connect to payment systems by offering financial flexibility and enhancing the checkout experience. This guide offers developers and architects comprehensive knowledge on integrating your checkout process with…
How To Fix the OWASP Top 10 Vulnerability in Angular 18.1.1v
The latest release of Angular, which is presently version 18.1.1, offers a wide range of features for developing robust and scalable web applications in Angular. However, safety continues to be of concern. In this article, we will discuss the configurations…
Vulnerability Management in DevOps Environments
DevOps has become the groundwork for delivering top-notch applications quickly and efficiently in today’s agile development. Its efficiency and speed can also cause notable security threats if vulnerabilities are not managed properly. Sixty percent of data breaches succeed because organizations…
Why Do We Need to Keep Our Builds Green?
The Trivial Answer Most engineers know that we must have green builds because a red build indicates some kind of issue. Either a test did not pass, or some kind of tool found a vulnerability, or we managed to push…
Guarding Privacy: Cutting-Edge Technologies for Data Protection
Data has become a valuable commodity in today’s digital era. It innovatively drives businesses to make informed decisions and personalized experiences for their customers, optimize operational efficiency, and accurately predict market trends. However, data’s immense value comes with an equally…
Don’t Get Hacked! Essential Cybersecurity Tips You Need To Know
Technology in the digital age has revolutionized our lives. However, this convenience comes with a growing threat: cybercrime. Malicious actors, ranging from petty thieves to sophisticated cybercriminals, operate online, seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and steal sensitive information, financial data, and…
5 Innovative Cybersecurity Measures App Developers Should Incorporate in the Digital Transformation Race
Digital transformation initiatives are ongoing processes for software developers in particular, and organizations at large must constantly adapt while enabling seamless workplace-cultural shifts and enhancing relevance to global users. With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the growing reliance…
How To Secure Your Angular Apps: End-To-End Encryption of API Calls
When it comes to secure web applications, we must keep sensitive data secure during the communication period. Sadly, while HTTPS encrypts data as it moves from point A to point B, the information is still exposed in a browser’s network…
How To Implement a Gateway With Spring Cloud
A microservice system could have a high number of components with complex interactions. It is important to reduce this complexity, at least from the standpoint of the clients interacting with the system. A gateway hides the microservices from the external…
Pilot VPC and Advanced NAT: Securely Connect Overlapping Networks to AWS VPC
In today’s dynamic business environment, cloud computing has become a crucial enabler, offering enterprises unmatched scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leading cloud service provider, has transformed how organizations manage their IT infrastructures and applications. With AWS…
How Behavioral Biometrics Enhances Fraud Prevention
Today’s fraud prevention processes are far smoother than they used to be. Automated alert systems and authentication measures are now standard, but these relatively simple, rules-based solutions are still imperfect. The growing field of behavioral biometrics offers a more reliable…