Introduction During my time leading development teams, one of the most frustrating challenges we faced was dealing with the overwhelming number of security findings flooding in from various systems. They were rarely well-described, almost never prioritized, and often left us scratching our heads about their actual impact. Google’s Security...
Introduction As a developer working with AWS Lambda, I’ve always loved the idea of serverless computing - deploying code without worrying about managing servers. However, one challenge that frequently came up was handling Python dependencies in Lambda functions. Deploying a Lambda function with multiple dependencies can be cumbersome, especially...
Introduction Have you ever wondered how to scale your Google Cloud Platform (GCP) network while keeping it secure and efficient? If so, you're in the right place! In this blog post, we're going to explore the fascinating world of the GCP Hub and Spoke architecture and...
Introduction In the past, I have struggled to create custom findings in AWS GuardDuty or GCP Security Command Center (SCC). GCP SCC has an amazing feature to create custom findings via the API. This feature is quite hidden in the documentation, but in this article, we will explore the different...
Introduction In the current digital landscape, businesses are faced with an increasing number of cybersecurity threats. It is crucial to have robust security measures in place to protect sensitive data and maintain business continuity. One solution that can help is the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Intrusion Detection System (IDS)...
AWS S3 is a great storage platform for hosting data. However, it's also a target for malicious intruders. 🎯 Most applications allow the user to upload their own data on S3 buckets. For example, to store images 📷, videos 📹, or any other custom data. How can you safeguard your AWS...
Software development is a dynamic process that involves multiple stages, from writing code to testing and deployment. Code quality plays a crucial role in software development, as it determines the overall performance and reliability of the software. Poor code quality can lead to bugs, crashes, and security vulnerabilities. SonarQube is...
The bigger our cloud environments are getting, the harder it is to manage all security alerts and vulnerabilities of our workloads and services. For this purpose, we can utilize a tool called Security information and event management (SIEM), which provide real-time analysis of security alerts. AWS offers the service OpenSearch...
Amazon announced GuardDuty during the AWS re:invent 2017 to protect AWS accounts against a wide variety of attacks. Amazon GuardDuty is a threat detection service that continuously monitors malicious activity and unauthorized behavior to protect your Amazon Web Services accounts, workloads, and data stored in Amazon S3. While using...
Understanding AWS Inspector Before we dive into the configuration process, it's crucial to understand what AWS Inspector is and why it's essential. 🔍 AWS Inspector is a vulnerability management service that helps you identify vulnerabilities within your AWS resources. 🛡️ It performs automated security scans to identify potential...
Introduction If you love coding and collaborating with others on software projects, chances are you're already familiar with GitHub. But are you sure the code you are writing is secure? 🔐 That's where GitHub Advanced Security comes into play. This article will explore how to use GitHub...
Introduction Previously, we dived into the world of GCP VPC Service Controls, gaining insights into how they enhance the security of our cloud infrastructure. How To Enhance Security And Compliance With GCP VPC Service ControlsIntroduction While companies increasingly adopt cloud-based solutions, one of the key challenges they face is safeguarding...
Introduction While companies increasingly adopt cloud-based solutions, one of the key challenges they face is safeguarding their data from potential threats. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offers a powerful solution to this challenge through its Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Service Controls. Empowering your organization to enhance its security and compliance measures...
Introduction GCP offers a powerful security solution known as the GCP Security Command Center (SCC). This guide will explore the key features and best practices to secure your cloud using GCP SCC. What is GCP SCC? GCP SCC is a comprehensive security management and risk assessment platform. It offers centralized...
Introduction One essential aspect of GCP administration is implementing organization policies to ensure security 🔒, compliance 📜, and governance 📊. In this guide, we will explore how to create custom GCP organization policies to enhance your cloud posture. 🔐 The Importance of GCP Organization Policies 📜 Before we dive into the nitty-gritty of creating custom...
