A firewall is often the first line of defense for securing home or business networks. Whether you purchase a commercial solution or build your own, its purpose is to filter network traffic—allowing...
When I first started using SSH (Secure Shell), it felt straightforward: open a terminal, run a command, and connect to a remote server. SSH was my go-to tool for securely running commands and manag...
In a previous blog post, I discussed SSH Proxy Jump, a method that In a previous post - SSH Proxy Jump, we explored SSH ProxyJump, a method for routing SSH traffic through intermediary hosts. In t...
I recently worked on a project that required accessing the Linux terminal through a web interface. Unfortunately, this setup didn’t support the use of cut-and-paste functionality, which meant I had...
When running automated processes like Ansible playbooks via systemd timers or cron jobs, securely managing sensitive information, such as passwords, becomes crucial. This information must remain en...
Since my teens, I’ve been fascinated with computers, starting with classics like the Tandy TRS-80 Pocket Computer. That curiosity evolved over the years into a passion for creating and experimentin...
Learn how to elevate your Ansible update strategy by creating a dynamic, risk-based inventory using Excel 📊 and Python 🐍. This article walks you through replacing static hosts files with a flexible...
Crafting a Balanced Patching Strategy Security, Risk, and Automation in Harmony Regular updates are essential to any cybersecurity model, ensuring that vulnerabilities are quickly patched to minim...
An Intro to systemd Timers When I first began using Linux, crontab was the go-to tool for scheduling tasks on Unix and Linux systems. Its flexibility in a single line of text was impressive, allow...
Ansible Setup In this article, I will walk you through setting up the Ansible Control server. In future articles,we will create Ansible playbooks to deploy Zero Trust Access (ZTA) principles acro...