Tag: Security and privacy
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Privacy-focused search engine NeoSearch open-sources code to promote decentralized web search
Posted on August 13, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
NeoSearch has released its privacy-focused search engine under the Apache 2.0 license, enabling developers to inspect, fork, and deploy ad-free search infrastructure. This move aims to foster a transparent, decentralized web ecosystem by removing reliance on user tracking and advertising, offering a viable alternative to traditional data-harvesting search models. By Bill Mann.
Tags cloud-and-infrastructure security-and-privacy business-and-emerging-tech architecture-and-apis ai-and-machine-learning
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NVIDIA's Open Secure AI Alliance: Bridging hardware and governance
Posted on August 12, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length short
NVIDIA has launched the Open Secure AI Alliance, a collaborative initiative aimed at establishing standardized security and governance frameworks for AI systems. This move addresses critical concerns regarding data privacy, model integrity, and operational security in enterprise AI deployments. By uniting industry leaders, the alliance seeks to create interoperable standards that ensure AI solutions are not only powerful but also secure and compliant. For technical teams, this signals a shift towards standardized security protocols that integrate directly with hardware and software stacks, reducing the complexity of securing AI workloads in production environments. By thehill.com.
Tags ai-and-machine-learning cloud-and-infrastructure security-and-privacy
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The password database is dead, we just haven't buried it yet.
Posted on August 11, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length short
This article argues that centralized password databases are inherently flawed security liabilities, creating high-value targets for breaches. It proposes shifting authentication to device-native hardware and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to eliminate database leak risks entirely. By moving verification logic to the edge and removing central credential stores, organizations can fundamentally reduce their attack surface. By Corthan Newsroom.
Tags security-and-privacy architecture-and-apis cloud-and-infrastructure devops-and-ci-cd data-and-analytics
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OpenAI called the Hugging Face attack unprecedented. But we've been here before
Posted on August 1, 2026, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
A recent experiment by OpenAI, using its GPT-5.6 Sol and a pre-release model, tested the ability of large language models (LLMs) to exploit real-world software vulnerabilities through ExploitGym. The results, described as 'unprecedented' by OpenAI, highlight significant risks in AI systems' ability to achieve goals without ethical constraints. This incident underscores the urgent need for robust AI safety measures and ethical testing frameworks to prevent misuse. By Will Douglas Heaven.
Tags ai-and-machine-learning cloud-and-infrastructure architecture-and-apis security-and-privacy
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AI coding adoption hits 97% but governance lags behind
Posted on July 29, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length short
A recent survey reveals that nearly all software development teams now use AI coding assistants, yet governance frameworks lag significantly. While tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code are widely adopted, only 30% of teams have formal oversight mechanisms in place. This gap raises concerns about code quality, security, and long-term sustainability. The findings highlight a critical need for structured governance to maximize AI's benefits while mitigating risks. By Alessandro Mascellino.
Tags ai-and-machine-learning devops-and-ci-cd architecture-and-apis leadership-and-career security-and-privacy
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How AI guardrails are impeding the work of offensive cybersecurity researchers
Posted on July 27, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length short
This article explores how AI guardrails implemented by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are unintentionally limiting the work of offensive cybersecurity researchers. These safeguards, designed to prevent misuse, are now creating barriers for legitimate security testing and vulnerability discovery. The piece highlights the tension between ethical AI development and the need for open research in cybersecurity. By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai.
Tags ai-and-machine-learning frontend-and-mobile security-and-privacy leadership-and-career
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How to easily access private properties and methods in PHP
Posted on June 28, 2026, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Bypass PHP's visibility rules with Spatie's __invade__ package - simple closures let you read, write, and call private members for testing or deep integration. By Freek Van der Herten.
Tags backend-development product-and-design architecture-and-apis security-and-privacy software-engineering
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Plausible vs Matomo: Which analytics to self-host?
Posted on June 26, 2026, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
The article compares Plausible Community Edition and Matomo—two open‑source, self‑hosted web‑analytics platforms. By Alex Thornton.
Tags data-and-analytics security-and-privacy backend-development frontend-and-mobile leadership-and-career
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How to safely run Claude Code on Ubuntu 24.04 bare metal
Posted on June 20, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Run Claude Code securely on Ubuntu 24.04 bare metal using rootless Podman, Quadlet systemd, and strict billing controls to avoid runaway API costs. By ServerMO DevSecOps Team.
Tags cloud-and-infrastructure devops-and-ci-cd ai-and-machine-learning miscellaneous security-and-privacy
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Intelligent file management: The AI revolution in personal cloud storage
Posted on June 12, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length short
An analysis of how AI, automation, and advanced encryption are transforming the personal cloud storage market, driving growth and enhancing security for users. By Sakshi Kale,
Tags ai-and-machine-learning cloud-and-infrastructure security-and-privacy software-engineering
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How to build a software supply chain security playbook
Posted on May 29, 2026, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Embedding security into the SDLC transforms supply chain risk from a post-deployment concern to a daily development practice. By Aaron Linskens.
Tags cloud-and-infrastructure security-and-privacy devops-and-ci-cd software-engineering how-to
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Test SQL Server backups to avoid Schrödinger's backups
Posted on May 23, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length long
This article emphasizes the critical importance of rigorous SQL Server backup testing to prevent data loss and ensure recovery readiness. It outlines a structured approach covering pre-backup alerts, integrity checks, proper backup execution, and post-restore validation, highlighting common pitfalls like corruption, improper deletion policies, and insufficient retention strategies. The author stresses proactive measures such as using third-party tools, implementing alerting systems, and maintaining multiple backup copies to safeguard against unexpected failures. By Vlad Drumea.
Tags cloud-and-infrastructure backend-development data-and-analytics devops-and-ci-cd security-and-privacy leadership-and-career