All posts on markn.ca covering cloud, security, privacy, and technology.
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AWS Lambda is a fantastic way to connect various distinct pieces in the cloud. Python is an easily accessible language that makes that work simple. But pulling in 3rd party code can be tricky. This post explains how to package 3rd party modules so yo...
Passwords are a horrible solution to the challenge of authentication. But they’re the “best” we have for now…right?
DevOps is the “new hotness” but what does it really mean to development, operations, and security?
Voice is going to play a huge role in the future. What are the security and privacy challenges?
One character can crash your iPhone. It’s a bit of problem.
Does blockchain finally bring the transparency and accountability needed for an internet scale identity provider?
Good data drives good decisions. This is a major problem in cybersecurity where the data simply isn’t available or accurate.
Cyberattacks happen all of the time. The critical angle to evaluate is their impact. Did the attack breach critical systems? Access personal information?
Keeping a personal website up to date is always tricky. The technical pieces are simple, it’s be satisfied with the design and making the commitment to focus on the site when there is a ton of other, maybe more interesting work to be done. Need...
There is always new threat to worry about in cybersecurity. Keeping perspective about the likelihood of that threat being an actual issue is critical.
AWS re:Invent is the best conference in cloud. This post lays out what you need to know to get the most out of your first time at this amazing show.