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Bairon McAdams

Bairon McAdams' expertise spans Cyber Security, DevOps, and Hardware. Bairon's material is a trusted source of information for tech leaders and has garnered a global audience. His writing history, not limited to articles and online content, includes several books on the topics of cyber security, devops, and hardware. 
Verizon Report Shows Increasing Costs of Ransomware Incidents
Cyber Security
Verizon Report Shows Increasing Costs of Ransomware Incidents

Verizon recently published its 16th annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), which analyzed 16,000 security incidents and 5,200 breaches. The report found that ransomware incidents continue to be a major issue and are becoming increasingly costly for organizations. Overview of Verizon’s 16th Annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) The DBIR provides insights into the latest cybersecurity threats and trends. This

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Improving Testing Strategies: How to Enhance Confidence and Reduce the Time Needed for Implementing Changes
DevOps
Improving Testing Strategies: How to Enhance Confidence and Reduce the Time Needed for Implementing Changes

Testing is an integral part of software development. It is a process that helps identify any errors or defects present in the software. This process ensures that the software meets the requirements and functions as per expectations. However, testing can be a time-consuming activity, and it is essential to have a good testing strategy in place to ensure that time

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From Speed to Security: The Journey from DevOps to DevSecOps in the World of Software Development
DevOps
From Speed to Security: The Journey from DevOps to DevSecOps in the World of Software Development

The software development industry has significantly evolved over the last decade, driven by the need for faster and more efficient delivery of software solutions. The DevOps philosophy, which emphasizes collaboration, agility, and speed, has gained widespread acceptance among software development teams worldwide. However, the neglect of security in the DevOps process has left organizations vulnerable to cyber-attacks and data breaches.

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Platform Engineering and DevOps: Understanding the Benefits and Risks
DevOps
Platform Engineering and DevOps: Understanding the Benefits and Risks

Platform engineering and DevOps have become buzzwords in the tech industry, and for good reason. With the rapid advancements in technology, organizations are looking for ways to streamline their software development processes and improve overall efficiency. Platform engineering and DevOps are two approaches that can help organizations achieve these goals. In this article, we’ll delve into the definition of platform

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Cisco Addresses Critical Security Flaws in Small Business Switches: Urges Users to Update Immediately
Cyber Security
Cisco Addresses Critical Security Flaws in Small Business Switches: Urges Users to Update Immediately

Cisco, the major networking equipment company, has released security patches to address a set of nine security flaws in its Small Business Series Switches. Four of these vulnerabilities are rated 9.8 out of 10 on the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) scale, making them critical in nature. The security flaws resulted from the improper validation of requests that are sent

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Navigating the Cybersecurity Risks of Newly Approved TLDs: A Closer Look at ‘.hack’ and ‘.zip’ Domains
Cyber Security
Navigating the Cybersecurity Risks of Newly Approved TLDs: A Closer Look at ‘.hack’ and ‘.zip’ Domains

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has added two new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) to the Domain Name System (DNS) – ‘.zip’ and ‘.mov’. While the latter domain is related to media files, the former has raised concerns due to its potential for use by threat actors. Here’s why ‘.zip’ could pose a significant threat and what

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Why Deployment Automation Is Vital to Your Company’s Success
DevOps
Why Deployment Automation Is Vital to Your Company’s Success

The DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) program has been investigating the technological and cultural initiatives that drive software delivery and operations performance. DORA’s research has resulted in proven practices that can help organizations improve their software development process, boost delivery speed, and increase deployment frequency. One of the critical capabilities DORA focuses on is Deployment Automation, which is an essential

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The Rising Threat of Geacon: A Golang Cobalt Strike Implementation Targeting macOS Systems
Cyber Security
The Rising Threat of Geacon: A Golang Cobalt Strike Implementation Targeting macOS Systems

The rise of Geacon, a Golang implementation of Cobalt Strike, has caught the attention of SentinelOne, an endpoint security company. According to SentinelOne, the number of Geacon payloads appearing on VirusTotal in the past few months has increased, with some payloads indicating potentially malicious attacks. This development is concerning as it provides a low-detection option for attackers. Observations by SentinelOne

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Understanding and Improving Developer Productivity — A Comprehensive Guide
DevOps
Understanding and Improving Developer Productivity — A Comprehensive Guide

Developers are the backbone of modern businesses as they facilitate innovation and help organizations remain competitive. Improving developer productivity plays a critical role in fostering creativity and maintaining a competitive edge. Recently, a research paper outlined a new framework for measuring and improving developer productivity. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss this framework, its relevance, and ways to apply

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