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In today’s digital world, transferring data over networks is essential for businesses and individuals. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard method used to send and receive files between computers over the internet. The FTP protocol enables efficient file transfers, making it easier to share large files securely. However, ensuring data security is crucial to prevent unauthorized access. Secure FTP solutions, such as FTPS and SFTP, help protect sensitive information during transfers.

Kubernetes has quickly made itself known as the de facto platform for today’s applications and the most common way to build an infrastructure platform for application developers. Kubernetes offers immense flexibility and power, but it can introduce its own unique set of operational challenges. If you find yourself spending more time chasing down cluster issues than helping your developers work hassle-free, this guide is for you.

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has transformed various sectors, offering enhanced efficiency and connectivity. However, this expansion also introduces significant security challenges. Implementing robust firewall monitoring is essential to protect these devices and the networks they inhabit.

The software supply chain has become the backbone of modern IT environments. It powers applications, underpins operational processes, and drives innovation within organizations across industries. Securing the software supply chain has moved from a peripheral concern to a central element of cybersecurity: The vast network of code, dependencies, integrations, and third-party tools that comprise the supply chain is increasingly under siege from cyber threats and at risk of exploitation.

The last few months have been wild. Some of the busiest of my life, actually: For context: I’m Canadian, and all of this happened during the continued threats of annexation. All this to say, it’s been rough. I anticipated this would be a challenging time and that I would be exhausted. So, the plan became: do all the demanding things, take my sabbatical in May, and use April as an ‘in-between’ period with a bit less pressure.

It’s 3:12 AM. Somewhere in a company’s global cloud infrastructure, a server cluster begins to show unusual read/write patterns. Traditionally, IT teams wouldn’t notice until dashboards light up with red alerts—often too late to avoid an outage that costs thousands, even millions, in lost revenue and trust. But this time, it’s different.

On the first of every month we generate an extensive PDF report for every site. This report contains a summary of all check results for the month and is a snapshot available to you and your team via email and the Oh Dear dashboard. We keep the report history so each month can be viewed in a browser or downloaded as a PDF. This report can also be emailed to any email address - not just team members - perfect for keeping your customers informed.