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GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and CircleCI use different names for the same ideas. Here's the shared model underneath, and how to translate between them.

A hands-on project for learning React, FastAPI, and how to guard an LLM feature against prompt injection.

A practical breakdown of the difference between AI workflows and agents, with examples from IT consulting.

Two of the most confused terms in AI explored.

How I'm approaching AI in 2026 and beyond.

Starting to build a unified security platform that integrates security throughout the software development lifecycle.

How building trust, communication, and shared ownership transforms security from a technical task into an organizational culture.

An introduction to prompt engineering and its applications in AI.

Taking a closer look at the building blocks of Large Language Models

Understanding the differences between pre-commit hooks and pipeline security scans in DevOps.

CVE CVSS and KEV Building Your Vulnerability Management Foundation

How I passed the HashiCorp Terraform Associate exam.

The YAML cheatsheet I wish I had when I first started learning YAML

From Consumer Apps to Custom Models: A Security Framework for AI Integration

How engineers can showcase invisible value and make their security work visible during sprint demos.

Starting with the fundamentals of building an AI Security Program.

Quickly create a GitHub repository from the command line

Looking at the mindset of a consultant, beyond technical skills.

The Python cheatsheet I wish I had when I first started learning Python, featuring Mario Bros examples.

How to install Expressive Code on an Astro blog.

Integrating security into every phase of cloud software development with SSDLC best practices.

A look of the key differences of AWS IAM Policies and Roles.

Understanding the OWASP key web application security risks and how to mitigate them.

How to get Chocolatey up and running on Windows

Ensure a secure and compliant integration when introducing a new system into an existing security boundary.

Exploring the crucial components within SSPM security checks and how they secure SaaS environments.

The risk of playing security guesswork.

A quick look at two Route 53 routing policies.

What to look for when you are ending a SaaS contract to maintain security and compliance.

A reusable starting point for building a cybersecurity program using Assess, Manage, and Validate pillars.

A framework for responding to alerts in the cloud and maintaining operational excellence.

Magic 8 ball app in Python using random selection and user input.

Explore the strategies I used to successfully pass the GitHub Foundations Exam and validate my GitHub skills.

Practical tips to become a senior engineer and advance your career in IT consulting.

Overly permissive users lead to Salesforce data breach and the importance of SSPM solutions.

Guide to install Apache on AWS using user data scripts.

A checklist to assess SaaS vendor security during the due diligence process.

Looking at the AWS six advantages of cloud computing and providing real-world examples.

Taking a look at a new approach to securing SaaS applications with complete visibility and control.

Reflecting on goals and accomplishments as I look ahead to the rest of 2023 and plan for future success.

Part 1 of the AWS Cloud Resume Challenge. Building a Static S3 Website and Implementing CloudFront.

How to change the Azure Log Analytics retention period.

Configure Azure SQL Backup retention and restore a point in time database.

How to uninstall the ManageEngine agent on macOS when the standard method does not work.

Azure Security with baselines.

How to pass CISM on first attempt.

How to reset fortigate firewall with no console cable.

Perform packet captures on a Cisco ASA firewall.

Set up your terminal with this Oh My Zsh quick config guide for iTerm2 on macOS.

How to change Time Zone of Azure Virtual Machines.

Quickly create multiple TXT records in AWS Route 53.

Troubleshoot when the Freeradius service will not start on your server.

How to specify the source interface for ping- Fortinet.

Learn how to rate limit a host with Cisco ASA

Running and reviewing Fortinet High Availability Commands.

How to resolve SSL VPN disconnects with Fortinet firewalls.

How to remove a switch from a Cisco switch stack.

How to configure DHCP Scopes for separate VLANs- Cisco.

How to quickly configure SNMP on Cisco switch and router.

Quickly go from a DHCP address to Static via command line.