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Protect your apps with AWS WAF! This guide walks you through setup, rules, and keeping threats at bay, step by simple step.

Cloud tracing provides essential visibility into distributed systems, helping track requests, identify bottlenecks, and improve performance. Learn the best practices and tools for effective monitoring.

The construction industry has traditionally been slow to adopt new technologies, but that’s rapidly changing. Today, IT support for construction plays a critical role in streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and tackling the complexities of modern projects. In fact, a recent study by Briq highlights how adopting IT systems and digital tools is reshaping the industry, giving companies the tools to boost performance and stay competitive in an ever-evolving market.

IT support for financial services is key. But are organizations in this industry outsourcing IT, or are they building their own IT support teams? According to Statista, the financial services sector leads the pack in IT outsourcing. The report highlights that the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) industry accounts for 30% of the global IT outsourcing market revenue—the highest percentage among all industries.

In December 2024, it was reported that the European Space Agency’s (ESA) official online store suffered a Magecart attack aimed at compromising customers’ payment information. The breach involved the injection of malicious JavaScript code into the store’s checkout process, leading to the display of a counterfeit Stripe payment page designed to harvest sensitive data. Image Source: ESA Website.

Learn how to measure, implement, and improve SPACE metrics in DevOps. Get actionable tips and overcome common challenges in team performance tracking. Cortex| January 2, 2025 Software development team performance.

Automation has reached an inflection point. What began as simple task replication has evolved into a strategic imperative for businesses seeking a competitive advantage. Robotic Process Automation, or RPA, is no longer a peripheral technology. It’s a core driver of operational excellence. In fact, according to a 2023 Gartner study, the RPA software market grew at a steady pace in 2023 at 22.1%, on par with its 2022 growth rate.

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), also known as SSH File Transfer Protocol, is a robust, encrypted method for transferring files across networks, designed as a more secure alternative to traditional File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Essential for industries handling sensitive data—like finance and healthcare—SFTP protects against unauthorized access and enables efficient file management, making it a critical tool for remote access and data protection.

In Java programming, lambda expressions or Java one-liners have become widely adopted practices for writing concise and expressive code. These compact, anonymous functions introduce functional programming concepts to Java, streamlining operations on collections, simplifying data manipulation, and enhancing code readability. Introduced in Java 8, lambda expressions are designed to represent blocks of executable code.

Edge computing is a decentralized computing approach that processes data and performs computations near the source of the data—local servers, smart devices, or edge nodes—rather than depending on a centralized data center. This reduces latency, which is often a result of data having to travel long distances and improves bandwidth efficiency. Discover how edge computing and Kubernetes revolutionize data processing and deployment.