I used to treat the internet like a library. Now, I treat it like a dumpster dive. You’ve felt it, haven’t you? That subtle friction when you try to Google a simple error code or a recipe. You don’t just “search” anymore; you have to actively filter. You have to scroll past the ads, the … Read more
When I started learning programming back in 2019, I never sat down with the intention of “learning programming.” What actually happened was very simpler but a little more obsessive. I ran into a problem that annoyed me enough, and the computer just happened to be the fastest way to fix it. One small solution led … Read more
The Competitive Cliff In today’s unforgiving market, software release velocity directly translates to revenue. Companies that can rapidly iterate, deploy features, and respond to customer feedback gain a significant competitive advantage. Consider two hypothetical e-commerce businesses, “Stagnant Retail” and “Agile Commerce.” Stagnant Retail, using traditional waterfall methodologies, manages to push out a major website update … Read more
The Siren Song of the Inbox: Why Phishing Simulations Are Failing (and Getting Worse) The cost of a successful phishing attack is no longer just a nuisance; it’s a potential existential threat. Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report found that phishing was a key element in 60% of breaches, contributing to an average cost … Read more
The Update Paradox: Security vs. Productivity – The Growing Dilemma Our Windows updates’ strategy is often very risk-based: if there are critical CVE patches vulnerable to active exploitation, we deploy them immediately, especially on exposed servers. However, for standard updates, we enforce a mandatory one-week deferral to validate them on a pilot group. We have … Read more