The Rietta Blog
Since 2005, this publication covers a wide range of topics, including cybersecurity, software development, and cloud migration. It’s a valuable resource for anyone interested in staying informed about these areas.
05/05/2025
Securing the Unconnected: Air Gap Windows Application Code Review and Developer Training Success
by Frank Rietta
Rietta helped New Oceans Enterprises secure a critical contract for their client by providing a tailored security assessment of a unique air-gapped application and delivering essential developer security training.
05/02/2025
Julia Parsons, USN, Enigma Code Breaker Dead at 104
by Frank Rietta
Obituary of Julia Parsons, a US Navy veteran, who operated the Bombe machine to break Enigma codes during World War II.
04/22/2025
Shorter SSL/TLS Lifetimes: Business Impact of Monthly Certificate Renewals
by Frank Rietta
New SSL/TLS rules mean monthly renewals by 2029. Understand the downtime risk and how to prepare your business.
04/16/2025
The Imminent Funding Lapse of the CVE Database: A Cybersecurity Crisis
by Frank Rietta
Breaking news: The CVE database faced a funding lapse, crucial for tracking cyber threats. However, CISA has extended its contract, ensuring continued security coordination for the moment. The long-term impact remains uncertain.
04/10/2025
Google Search Results are Increasingly Disappointing as AI Results Are Pushed
by Frank Rietta
Google search results are declining as AI overviews are promoted. Is 'enshittification' inevitable? A user & business perspective on frustrating changes.
04/04/2025
Understanding Signal Messaging App Security: Is Encryption Enough?
by Frank Rietta
Signal security explained: Learn how end-to-end encryption works, threat models, and why security is more than just encryption. Understand Signal's strengths & limits.
03/15/2025
Writing Rock, Paper, Scissors in Plain JavaScript to Expose my Daughter to Development
by Frank Rietta
Vanilla JavaScript game: See how to build Rock Paper Scissors with just HTML, CSS, and JS. Source code and playable demo included!
07/24/2024
Case Study: Complex Legacy Google Datastore Conversion to PostgreSQL on AWS
by Frank Rietta
Discover how Rietta successfully migrated a state agency’s data from Google Datastore to PostgreSQL on AWS, ensuring efficiency and cost savings.
06/11/2024
A Journey From QBasic Random Access Files to PostgreSQL
by Frank Rietta
Dive into the evolution of data storage from the perspective of a seasoned developer. From the raw byte collections of QBasic’s random access files to the sophisticated transactions of PostgreSQL, this post explores the journey through various database technologies. Witness the transformation of data handling as we move from single-user systems to the multi-user, internet-driven databases that power today’s applications.
06/03/2024
The UniSuper/Google Lesson: Cloud is Not a Backup!
by Frank Rietta
Learn from Google deleting all the data and backups of a $135 BILLION pension fund! Explore the lessons learned about backup and recovery and some practical tips for a 3-2-1 backup plan.