David GaliataSecurity Engineering Director with a proven track record of leading high-impact projects in cybersecurity and cloud engineering.https://www.galiata.com/GitHub Actions vs GitLab CI vs CircleCI: Jobs, Steps, and Stages Explainedhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/ci-cd-tools-compared/https://www.galiata.com/blog/ci-cd-tools-compared/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.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuilding MSP Insights: Learning Full-Stack Dev by Securing an LLM Featurehttps://www.galiata.com/blog/msp-insights-llm-security/https://www.galiata.com/blog/msp-insights-llm-security/A hands-on project for learning React, FastAPI, and how to guard an LLM feature against prompt injection.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTWorkflow or Agent? Choosing the Right AI Architecturehttps://www.galiata.com/blog/workflow-vs-agents/https://www.galiata.com/blog/workflow-vs-agents/A practical breakdown of the difference between AI workflows and agents, with examples from IT consulting.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRAG vs MCP: They're Not the Same Thinghttps://www.galiata.com/blog/rag-vs-mcp/https://www.galiata.com/blog/rag-vs-mcp/Two of the most confused terms in AI explored.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTMy Approach to AI in 2026https://www.galiata.com/blog/ai-approach/https://www.galiata.com/blog/ai-approach/How I'm approaching AI in 2026 and beyond.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuilding a Security Engineering Platform from Scratchhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/security-engineering-platform-idea/https://www.galiata.com/blog/security-engineering-platform-idea/Starting to build a unified security platform that integrates security throughout the software development lifecycle.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTCollaboration, Communication, and Culture in Cybersecurityhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/collaboration-communication-culture/https://www.galiata.com/blog/collaboration-communication-culture/How building trust, communication, and shared ownership transforms security from a technical task into an organizational culture.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTGetting Started with Prompt Engineeringhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/prompt-engineering-intro/https://www.galiata.com/blog/prompt-engineering-intro/An introduction to prompt engineering and its applications in AI.Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTUnderstanding The Basics of LLMshttps://www.galiata.com/blog/ai-llm-building-blocks/https://www.galiata.com/blog/ai-llm-building-blocks/Taking a closer look at the building blocks of Large Language ModelsMon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTPre-commit Hooks vs. Pipeline Security Scanshttps://www.galiata.com/blog/pre-commit-hooks-pipeline-scans/https://www.galiata.com/blog/pre-commit-hooks-pipeline-scans/Understanding the differences between pre-commit hooks and pipeline security scans in DevOps.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTCVE CVSS and KEV Explainedhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/cve-cvss-kev-explained/https://www.galiata.com/blog/cve-cvss-kev-explained/CVE CVSS and KEV Building Your Vulnerability Management FoundationMon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTMy Journey to Terraform Associatehttps://www.galiata.com/blog/terraform-cert/https://www.galiata.com/blog/terraform-cert/How I passed the HashiCorp Terraform Associate exam.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTMario YAML Cheatsheethttps://www.galiata.com/blog/mario-yaml-cheatsheet/https://www.galiata.com/blog/mario-yaml-cheatsheet/The YAML cheatsheet I wish I had when I first started learning YAMLSat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTBeyond Integrating AI- A Scoping Framework for Security Engineershttps://www.galiata.com/blog/ai-integration/https://www.galiata.com/blog/ai-integration/From Consumer Apps to Custom Models: A Security Framework for AI IntegrationThu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTThe Sprint Demo Challengehttps://www.galiata.com/blog/sprint-demo/https://www.galiata.com/blog/sprint-demo/How engineers can showcase invisible value and make their security work visible during sprint demos.Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTBuilding an AI Security Programhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/ai-sec-program/https://www.galiata.com/blog/ai-sec-program/Starting with the fundamentals of building an AI Security Program.Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTCreating GitHub Repositories from CLIhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/create-git-repo/https://www.galiata.com/blog/create-git-repo/Quickly create a GitHub repository from the command lineWed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTThe Consulting Mindsethttps://www.galiata.com/blog/consulting-mindset/https://www.galiata.com/blog/consulting-mindset/Looking at the mindset of a consultant, beyond technical skills.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTMario Python Cheatsheethttps://www.galiata.com/blog/python-cheat-sheet/https://www.galiata.com/blog/python-cheat-sheet/The Python cheatsheet I wish I had when I first started learning Python, featuring Mario Bros examples.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTInstalling Expressive Code on Astrohttps://www.galiata.com/blog/expressive-code-install/https://www.galiata.com/blog/expressive-code-install/How to install Expressive Code on an Astro blog.Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTSoftware Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) in Cloud Securityhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/ssdlc/https://www.galiata.com/blog/ssdlc/Integrating security into every phase of cloud software development with SSDLC best practices.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTAWS IAM Policies and Roleshttps://www.galiata.com/blog/aws-iam-policy-intro/https://www.galiata.com/blog/aws-iam-policy-intro/A look of the key differences of AWS IAM Policies and Roles.Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTUnderstanding the OWASP Top 10https://www.galiata.com/blog/owasp-top-10/https://www.galiata.com/blog/owasp-top-10/Understanding the OWASP key web application security risks and how to mitigate them.Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTHow to Install Chocolatey on Windowshttps://www.galiata.com/blog/choco-install/https://www.galiata.com/blog/choco-install/How to get Chocolatey up and running on WindowsTue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTIntegrating a New System into an Existing Security Boundaryhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/sec-boundary-move/https://www.galiata.com/blog/sec-boundary-move/Ensure a secure and compliant integration when introducing a new system into an existing security boundary.Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTThe Anatomy of SSPM Checkshttps://www.galiata.com/blog/saas-sec-checks/https://www.galiata.com/blog/saas-sec-checks/Exploring the crucial components within SSPM security checks and how they secure SaaS environments.Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTThe Value of a Business Impact Analysishttps://www.galiata.com/blog/bia-value/https://www.galiata.com/blog/bia-value/The risk of playing security guesswork.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTAWS Geolocation Policy vs. Geoproximity Policyhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/aws-geo-routing/https://www.galiata.com/blog/aws-geo-routing/A quick look at two Route 53 routing policies.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTSaaS Terminationhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/saas-termination/https://www.galiata.com/blog/saas-termination/What to look for when you are ending a SaaS contract to maintain security and compliance.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTA Cybersecurity Program Frameworkhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/sec-program-framework/https://www.galiata.com/blog/sec-program-framework/A reusable starting point for building a cybersecurity program using Assess, Manage, and Validate pillars.Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTResponding to Events in the Cloudhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/respond-to-alerts/https://www.galiata.com/blog/respond-to-alerts/A framework for responding to alerts in the cloud and maintaining operational excellence.Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTI Created a Magic 8 Ball in Pythonhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/python-magic-8ball/https://www.galiata.com/blog/python-magic-8ball/Magic 8 ball app in Python using random selection and user input.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTHow I Passed the GitHub Foundations Examhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/github-cert-pass/https://www.galiata.com/blog/github-cert-pass/Explore the strategies I used to successfully pass the GitHub Foundations Exam and validate my GitHub skills.Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTTips to Become a Senior Engineer in IT Consultinghttps://www.galiata.com/blog/how-to-become-senior-engineer/https://www.galiata.com/blog/how-to-become-senior-engineer/Practical tips to become a senior engineer and advance your career in IT consulting.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTAccess Control Gaps Lead To Data Breacheshttps://www.galiata.com/blog/saas-salesforce-breach/https://www.galiata.com/blog/saas-salesforce-breach/Overly permissive users lead to Salesforce data breach and the importance of SSPM solutions.Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTInstall Apache on AWS Linux EC2https://www.galiata.com/blog/apache-aws/https://www.galiata.com/blog/apache-aws/Guide to install Apache on AWS using user data scripts.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTSaaS Vendor Security Checklisthttps://www.galiata.com/blog/saas-vendor-checklist/https://www.galiata.com/blog/saas-vendor-checklist/A checklist to assess SaaS vendor security during the due diligence process.Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTSix Advantages of Cloud Computing + Real World Exampleshttps://www.galiata.com/blog/aws-six-advantages/https://www.galiata.com/blog/aws-six-advantages/Looking at the AWS six advantages of cloud computing and providing real-world examples.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTA New Approach to SaaS Securityhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/new-approach-saas-sec/https://www.galiata.com/blog/new-approach-saas-sec/Taking a look at a new approach to securing SaaS applications with complete visibility and control.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTReflection on Goals and Accomplishmentshttps://www.galiata.com/blog/goals-and-accomplishments/https://www.galiata.com/blog/goals-and-accomplishments/Reflecting on goals and accomplishments as I look ahead to the rest of 2023 and plan for future success.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTAWS Cloud Resume Challenge Part 1https://www.galiata.com/blog/cloud-resume-challenge/https://www.galiata.com/blog/cloud-resume-challenge/Part 1 of the AWS Cloud Resume Challenge. Building a Static S3 Website and Implementing CloudFront.Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTChange Azure Log Analytics Retentionhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/azure-log-analytics/https://www.galiata.com/blog/azure-log-analytics/How to change the Azure Log Analytics retention period.Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTConfigure Azure SQL Backup Retentionhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/azure-sql-backup-retention/https://www.galiata.com/blog/azure-sql-backup-retention/Configure Azure SQL Backup retention and restore a point in time database.Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTUninstall the ManageEngine Agent on macOShttps://www.galiata.com/blog/manage-engine-macos-uninstall/https://www.galiata.com/blog/manage-engine-macos-uninstall/How to uninstall the ManageEngine agent on macOS when the standard method does not work.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTBoosting Azure Security with Baselineshttps://www.galiata.com/blog/azure-sec-baselines/https://www.galiata.com/blog/azure-sec-baselines/Azure Security with baselines.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow I Passed The ISACA CISM Certificationhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/cism-pass/https://www.galiata.com/blog/cism-pass/How to pass CISM on first attempt.Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTReset Fortigate Firewall Without Console Cablehttps://www.galiata.com/blog/fortinet-no-console-cable/https://www.galiata.com/blog/fortinet-no-console-cable/How to reset fortigate firewall with no console cable.Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTPacket Capture on Cisco ASAhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/cisco-packet-cap-asa/https://www.galiata.com/blog/cisco-packet-cap-asa/Perform packet captures on a Cisco ASA firewall.Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTiTerm2 w/ Oh My Zsh Quick Confighttps://www.galiata.com/blog/zsh-config/https://www.galiata.com/blog/zsh-config/Set up your terminal with this Oh My Zsh quick config guide for iTerm2 on macOS.Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTChange Time Zone of Azure Virtual Machineshttps://www.galiata.com/blog/azure-time-zone/https://www.galiata.com/blog/azure-time-zone/How to change Time Zone of Azure Virtual Machines.Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow to create multiple TXT records in AWS Route 53https://www.galiata.com/blog/aws-txt-records-r53/https://www.galiata.com/blog/aws-txt-records-r53/Quickly create multiple TXT records in AWS Route 53.Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTFreeradius service will not starthttps://www.galiata.com/blog/freeradius-service/https://www.galiata.com/blog/freeradius-service/Troubleshoot when the Freeradius service will not start on your server.Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTSpecify source interface for ping- Fortinethttps://www.galiata.com/blog/fortinet-source-ping/https://www.galiata.com/blog/fortinet-source-ping/How to specify the source interface for ping- Fortinet.Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTHow to rate limit a host with Cisco ASAhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/cisco-rate-limit-asa/https://www.galiata.com/blog/cisco-rate-limit-asa/Learn how to rate limit a host with Cisco ASASun, 29 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTUseful Fortinet High Availability (HA) Commandshttps://www.galiata.com/blog/fortinet-ha-cmd/https://www.galiata.com/blog/fortinet-ha-cmd/Running and reviewing Fortinet High Availability Commands.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTResolve SSL VPN Disconnects- Fortinethttps://www.galiata.com/blog/fortinet-ssl-vpn-fix/https://www.galiata.com/blog/fortinet-ssl-vpn-fix/How to resolve SSL VPN disconnects with Fortinet firewalls.Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTRemove a Cisco Switch From a Stackhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/cisco-remove-sw-stack/https://www.galiata.com/blog/cisco-remove-sw-stack/How to remove a switch from a Cisco switch stack.Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTConfigure DHCP Scopes for separate VLANs- Ciscohttps://www.galiata.com/blog/cisco-vlan-config/https://www.galiata.com/blog/cisco-vlan-config/How to configure DHCP Scopes for separate VLANs- Cisco.Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTSNMP Configuration on Cisco switch and routerhttps://www.galiata.com/blog/cisco-snmp/https://www.galiata.com/blog/cisco-snmp/How to quickly configure SNMP on Cisco switch and router.Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTConfigure NIC From CMD Linehttps://www.galiata.com/blog/cmd-nic/https://www.galiata.com/blog/cmd-nic/Quickly go from a DHCP address to Static via command line.Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT