Mobile devices have revolutionized the way we interact and do business today. We use them regularly on a massive scale, both as casual everyday users and as industry professionals. On top of that, the amount of functions smartphones, laptops and tablets offer is virtually unprecedented. These technological advancements allow us to be productive from any […]

The IoT space is expanding at a rapid pace as new smart devices join the fray every day. As a direct consequence, increased user activity in this domain leads to more potential risks. On top of this, IoT devices already have a reputation for being notoriously insecure. Therefore, mitigating IoT security risks becomes paramount for […]

The Internet of Things allows us to harness advanced technological connectivity and upgrade our surroundings and quality of living. However, designing and using systems and products in this emerging tech playground comes with a host of associated risks. Therefore, understanding the nature of IoT security risks becomes crucial for developers and users of IoT solutions […]

Security debt represents the accumulation of various vulnerabilities in the internal structure of your software. This leaves your solution open to potential breaches, hacks and exploits. It also greatly increases the risk of your data and system architecture becoming compromised or hijacked. So, how do you get rid of security debt? To answer that, we […]

Kubernetes is a portable, extensible open-source framework built from a host of loosely connected components. Its main advantage is the ability to run distributed systems extremely resiliently. Moreover, it allows for easy deployment, scaling, monitoring and detailed logging through Kubernetes audit logs. A rising number of modern software applications contain within them a host of […]

Most IT companies today are using an Agile approach to software development. Based on the Agile Manifesto from 2001, this methodology is in many ways the exact opposite of the waterfall method which it superseded. Small teams working in unison to provide fast and incremental product improvements is what Agile is all about. This allows for a […]

Amazon launched AWS in mid 2002 as a collection of just a few unintegrated services and tools. Since then, Amazon Web Services has grown into the dominant public cloud infrastructure platform on the market. AWS now offers over 175 comprehensive service packages from data centers all over the world. According to a CSA report on […]

Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), are a new type of generative modelling technology that is gaining popularity in the world of AI. Although only five years old, this powerful model has captured the imagination of the IT world because of its ability to create realistic falsified information. Hyper-realistic deepfake images, audio and video have taken the […]

Outsourcing IT services has been a staple of the tech world for decades- and this trend shows no signs of stopping. Companies are racing to replace outdated technology to satisfy a discerning customer base. Businesses that are not on the bleeding edge of tech risk falling behind. According to a spiceworks report, 44% of businesses plan […]

As with most  types of online security threats, DDoS attacks are on the rise. One of the reasons for this is that the technology behind the attacks is readily available and can be wielded by inexperienced hackers. You can also buy a week-long DDoS attack for as little as 150 dollars on the black market.  […]