In software development, a dependency is a piece of software that another piece of software relies on in order to function. An application’s dependencies are the external components that the application needs in order to work. These can include libraries, frameworks, and other software packages that the application uses. For example, if an application is […]
Making Kubernetes Usable: Kubernetes Dashboard Options
Kubernetes (often referred to as “K8s”) is an open-source container orchestration system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It was originally developed by Google and is now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). What Is Kubernetes? Kubernetes provides a platform-agnostic way to manage and scale containerized applications, making it […]
What Is Zero Trust and Will It Change Security Forever?
Zero trust is a new security model initially developed in 2010 by John Kindervag of Forrester Research. The zero trust model, as its name suggests, assumes that any connection, endpoint, or user is a threat, and the network needs to defend against all threats, both internal and external. While this may sound a bit paranoid, […]
What Is MDR and How Will It Transform Security for SMBs?
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is an outsourced cybersecurity service designed to protect data and assets even when threats bypass standard organizational security controls. What Is MDR? The MDR approach to security primarily focuses on protecting against sophisticated malware, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats (APT), which traditional security tools cannot detect. It complements solutions like […]
5 Kubernetes Trends That Will Rock IT in 2022
What’s Making Kubernetes So Popular? Kubernetes has become the standard for container management because it enables deployment in various environments, including hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and on-premises. A growing number of organizations of all sizes employ Kubernetes to automate the deployment process and gain access to a rich set of networking, storage, and security capabilities. The […]
Why Cloud Costs are the New Danger to Your Business
The cloud is everywhere, and it doesn’t come cheap. Organizations are quick to adopt the cloud without always realizing its financial implications. Many find themselves locked in with a cloud provider, paying more and more using complex pricing models they do not fully understand. In this article, I’ll introduce cloud computing and its pricing, show […]
The Future of Cloud Security: 2022 and Beyond
Cloud adoption is rapidly growing, helping businesses improve scalability, promote growth and facilitate agile development. However, in a post-COVID world, cloud technology has become a necessity, and cloud security is a critical concern. Almost overnight, businesses of all sizes needed to accommodate an abrupt shift to remote work. It was cloud technology that helped achieve […]