The Rietta Blog
Cybersecurity, software, and the law between them.
Since 2005, this blog has covered cybersecurity, software development, and cloud migration, a resource for anyone staying informed about these areas.
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.
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06/11/2024
A Journey From QBasic Random Access Files to PostgreSQL
by Frank Rietta
The evolution of data storage from a seasoned developer's perspective: from QBasic's random access files to PostgreSQL transactions and multi-user databases.
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06/03/2024
The UniSuper/Google Lesson: Cloud is Not a Backup!
by Frank Rietta
Google deleted all the data and backups of a $135 BILLION pension fund! Lessons learned about backup and recovery, with practical tips for a 3-2-1 backup plan.
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05/14/2024
UUID as a secure API token for API RESTful endpoints? (Video)
by Frank Rietta
Video excerpt about the role of UUIDs as a security identifier for REST API and how to use them more securely if you must.
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05/08/2024
Restoring Old Software for Child Learning Safety
by Frank Rietta
Learn why classic software like WordPerfect & 1st Math can boost your child's development! Explore safe retro tech & conquer digital learning challenges.
11/28/2023
An Honest Conversation About Cyber Security (Video)
by Frank Rietta
I recently sat down with Jeremy Duvall of 7Factor Software to discuss Cyber Security and application developers. Enjoy this video!
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09/27/2023
Prioritizing cybersecurity (Pluralsight)
by Frank Rietta
The structure and siloing of a large enterprise organization can thwart security efforts. Here is a tip on how to overcome.
04/04/2023
How to win the race with hackers when new vulnerabilities are publicly disclosed!
by Frank Rietta
Keeping web apps up-to-date prevents data breaches. Use automated testing of custom software to patch quickly after a vulnerability is publicly disclosed.
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10/04/2022
Case Study: Migration of Public Service On-Prem to AWS Cloud
by Frank Rietta
How Rietta planned and implemented a multi-step migration of a monolithic on-prem Rails app to the AWS cloud with Docker, Elastic Container Service, and more.
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09/26/2022
Case Study: Complex Insurance Document Solution with LibreOffice, Docker, and AWS
by Frank Rietta
How Rietta built a complex document solution that seamlessly deploys to AWS using purely open source technology.
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