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.
09/21/2022
Top 5 Tips and Tricks on Developing with Docker
by Frank Rietta
Five practical Docker development tips from three years of daily use: shell scripting, native dependencies, prebuilt tool images, and running on Linux hosts.
10/01/2021
You Can be the Victim of a Cybersecurity Attack: Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.
by Frank Rietta
Be cyber smart: you can be the victim of a cyber security incident, so keep your Internet connected custom software configured and patched. #BeCyberSmart.
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08/31/2021
The Ripples From SolarWinds
by Wren Steitle
The Solar Winds breach is felt throughout the tech community. More important than the breach is the aftermath and the response. How does that affect others?
07/21/2021
Dockerizing Development Saves Serious Money for Small Agency
by Frank Rietta
Systematic investment in Docker is paying off big time. From a agency owner's perspective this is why the up front investment was worth it.
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07/07/2021
Paying Ransomware is Harmful: Invest in proactive defense instead.
by Frank Rietta
Paying ransom only increases the incentive for more ransoms. Protect yourself with Threat Actor / Capability modeling and practically free countermeasures.
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06/30/2021
Top 5 Cyber Security Self-Defense Tips for Businesses with Custom Applications
by Frank Rietta
There is no Internet coast guard coming to your aid. Here are the top five tips to prepare your company for its own self-defense against cyber attack.
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06/10/2021
Why Rietta Appreciates Diversity
by Kelly Bard
Rietta explains why it values workplace diversity in hiring, citing Harvard, McKinsey, and Deloitte research on how diverse teams innovate and perform better.
05/25/2021
Cross-site Scripting Injection Attacks Using SVG Images
by Christopher Davis
Cross-Site Scripting attacks come from many vectors. This article explains an unusual one: JavaScript embedded within a Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) image.
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05/11/2021
Lava lamps providing randomness for security!
by Frank Rietta
Lava Lamps as a security tool is an old idea, once covered by a patent. This is why I proudly display a Lava Lamp in my office within my web cam shot.
04/27/2021
Testing: Your Future Self Will Thank You
by Wren Steitle
Testing, while not always glorious, is a vital part of a good code base. Tests and code should go hand in hand.