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.
02/04/2026
Protect Production SQL Databases from AI/LLM Agentic SQL Query Risks
by Frank Rietta
Stop AI agents from destroying your data. Learn how to use read replicas and SQL lexical validation to create deterministic guardrails for LLM-based query agents.
01/26/2026
Beware the Sunset Trap: Why Your Legacy Software is a Ticking Time Bomb (and AI is Lighting the Fuse)
by Frank Rietta
The sunset trap is a disruptive event and an unplanned expensive balloon payment for your organization and with current Artificial Intelligence integrations it will be worse than ever before.
01/23/2026
Use AI to Describe Images as a Background Job in Ruby on Rails
by Frank Rietta
With a prompt and data preparation, you can treat AI as a background job in Ruby on Rails. This article explains a framework for how you can use OpenAI's API to generate images based on a prompt, prepare data for image description, and then render the AI-generated meta data.
12/17/2025
Local AI Setup with Ollama and Nvidia GPU on Ubuntu Linux
by Frank Rietta
Discover how to host your own AI locally using Ollama with an Nvidia GPU in Docker Compose on Ubuntu Linux, enhancing privacy, security, and cost efficiency.
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.