AWS Geolocation Policy vs. Geoproximity Policy
A quick look at two Route 53 routing policies.
Articles by David Galaiata
Six Advantages of Cloud Computing + Real World Examples
Looking at the AWS six advantages of cloud computing and providing real-world examples.
Change Azure Log Analytics Retention
How to change the Azure Log Analytics retention period.
Boosting Azure Security with Baselines
Azure Security with baselines.
The Value of a Business Impact Analysis
The risk of playing security guesswork.
How to create multiple TXT records in AWS Route 53
Quickly create multiple TXT records in AWS Route 53.
Configure Azure SQL Backup Retention
Configure Azure SQL Backup retention and restore a point in time database.
Remove a Cisco Switch From a Stack
How to remove a switch from a Cisco switch stack.
Change Time Zone of Azure Virtual Machines
How to change Time Zone of Azure Virtual Machines.
How to Install Chocolatey on Windows
How to get Chocolatey up and running on Windows
How to rate limit a host with Cisco ASA
Learn how to rate limit a host with Cisco ASA
Packet Capture on Cisco ASA
Perform packet captures on a Cisco ASA firewall.
AWS IAM Policies and Roles
A look of the key differences of AWS IAM Policies and Roles.
Install Apache on AWS Linux EC2
Guide to install Apache on AWS using user data scripts.
SNMP Configuration on Cisco switch and router
How to quickly configure SNMP on Cisco switch and router.
Configure DHCP Scopes for separate VLANs- Cisco
How to configure DHCP Scopes for separate VLANs- Cisco.
How I Passed The ISACA CISM Certification
How to pass CISM on first attempt.
AWS Cloud Resume Challenge Part 1
Part 1 of the AWS Cloud Resume Challenge. Building a Static S3 Website and Implementing CloudFront.
Configure NIC From CMD Line
Quickly go from a DHCP address to Static via command line.
The Consulting Mindset
Looking at the mindset of a consultant, beyond technical skills.
Creating GitHub Repositories from CLI
Quickly create a GitHub repository from the command line
CVE CVSS and KEV Explained
CVE CVSS and KEV Building Your Vulnerability Management Foundation
How I Passed the GitHub Foundations Exam
Explore the strategies I used to successfully pass the GitHub Foundations Exam and validate my GitHub skills.
Reset Fortigate Firewall Without Console Cable
How to reset fortigate firewall with no console cable.
Resolve SSL VPN Disconnects- Fortinet
How to resolve SSL VPN disconnects with Fortinet firewalls.
Specify source interface for ping- Fortinet
How to specify the source interface for ping- Fortinet.
Installing Expressive Code on Astro
How to install Expressive Code on an Astro blog.
Freeradius service will not start
Troubleshoot when the Freeradius service will not start on your server.
Useful Fortinet High Availability (HA) Commands
Running and reviewing Fortinet High Availability Commands.
Reflection on Goals and Accomplishments
Reflecting on goals and accomplishments as I look ahead to the rest of 2023 and plan for future success.
Tips to Become a Senior Engineer in IT Consulting
Practical tips to become a senior engineer and advance your career in IT consulting.
A New Approach to SaaS Security
Taking a look at a new approach to securing SaaS applications with complete visibility and control.
Understanding the OWASP Top 10
Understanding the OWASP key web application security risks and how to mitigate them.
Responding to Events in the Cloud
A framework for responding to alerts in the cloud and maintaining operational excellence.
Access Control Gaps Lead To Data Breaches
Overly permissive users lead to Salesforce data breach and the importance of SSPM solutions.
The Anatomy of SSPM Checks
Exploring the crucial components within SSPM security checks and how they secure SaaS environments.
SaaS Termination
What to look for when you are ending a SaaS contract to maintain security and compliance.
SaaS Vendor Security Checklist
A checklist to assess SaaS vendor security during the due diligence process.
Integrating a New System into an Existing Security Boundary
Ensure a secure and compliant integration when introducing a new system into an existing security boundary.
A Cybersecurity Program Framework
A reusable starting point for building a cybersecurity program using Assess, Manage, and Validate pillars.
The Sprint Demo Challenge
How engineers can showcase invisible value and make their security work visible during sprint demos.
Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) in Cloud Security
Integrating security into every phase of cloud software development with SSDLC best practices.
My Journey to Terraform Associate
How I passed the HashiCorp Terraform Associate exam.
Uninstall the ManageEngine Agent on macOS
How to uninstall the ManageEngine agent on macOS when the standard method does not work.
I Created a Magic 8 Ball in Python
Magic 8 ball app in Python using random selection and user input.
iTerm2 w/ Oh My Zsh Quick Config
Set up your terminal with this Oh My Zsh quick config guide for iTerm2 on macOS.
Getting Started with Prompt Engineering
An introduction to prompt engineering and its applications in AI.
Pre-commit Hooks vs. Pipeline Security Scans
Understanding the differences between pre-commit hooks and pipeline security scans in DevOps.
Mario Python Cheatsheet
The Python cheatsheet I wish I had when I first started learning Python, featuring Mario Bros examples.
Mario YAML Cheatsheet
The YAML cheatsheet I wish I had when I first started learning YAML