Some background. Having implemented at least 20 or more APM systems in production as an end-user at various companies, and both deployed and managed countless monitoring tools outside APM, I understand the role of the practitioner.Later on, I shifted to Gartner and led the APM Magic Quadrant for four years, finally spending another four years at AppDynamics (operating under … [Read more...] about APM is Legacy. Distributed Tracing is for Modern Teams
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The Easy Solution for Stopping Modern Attacks
Modern cyberattacks are multifaceted, leveraging different tools and techniques and targeting multiple entry points. As noted in the CrowdStrike 2022 Global Threat Report, 62% of modern attacks do not use traditional malware and 80% of attacks use identity-based techniques, meaning that attacks target not only endpoints, but also cloud and identity layers with techniques that … [Read more...] about The Easy Solution for Stopping Modern Attacks
Modern Approaches to Logging with Go
The Go ecosystem has long relied on the use of third-party libraries for logging. Logrus, one of the first leveled, structured logging libraries, is now maintenance-only and its developers recommend migrating to other libraries. At CrowdStrike, we relied heavily on Logrus and recently underwent an overhaul to implement a more modern approach to logging. In evaluating our … [Read more...] about Modern Approaches to Logging with Go
Modern Approaches to Logging with Golang
The Golang ecosystem has long relied on the use of third-party libraries for logging. Logrus, one of the first leveled, structured logging libraries, is now maintenance-only and its developers recommend migrating to other libraries. At CrowdStrike, we relied heavily on Logrus and recently underwent an overhaul to implement a more modern approach to logging. In evaluating our … [Read more...] about Modern Approaches to Logging with Golang
TellYouThePass Ransomware Analysis Reveals Modern Reinterpretation Using Golang
TellYouThePass ransomware, discovered in 2019, recently re-emerged compiled using Golang Golang’s popularity among malware developers makes cross-platform development more accessible TellYouThePass ransomware was recently associated with Log4Shell post-exploitation, targeting Windows and Linux The CrowdStrike Falcon® platform protects customers from Golang-written … [Read more...] about TellYouThePass Ransomware Analysis Reveals Modern Reinterpretation Using Golang
How to Build a Modern Mentorship in Cybersecurity
Career planning in the cybersecurity industry can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, there is no typical or structured course to follow, which can make it difficult for people to find their way forward. On the other, the explosive growth and constant evolution within the field presents virtually limitless possibilities. The question is: Without a roadmap to follow, how can … [Read more...] about How to Build a Modern Mentorship in Cybersecurity
The Modern Security Operation Center
Every organization regardless of size, budget or area of focus should have some form of a security operation center (SOC). When I use the term “Security Operations Center”, many people imagine a dedicated team with expensive tools and a room full of monitors. That image can be a SOC, but it is not always the case. A SOC can just be one person or multiple groups of people spread … [Read more...] about The Modern Security Operation Center
A Conversation on Zero Trust for the Modern World
Insights from Cisco VP/GM of Zero Trust and Duo, Ash Devata I recently had a conversation with Cisco’s VP/GM of Zero Trust and Duo, Ash Devata, who knows more than a thing or two about zero trust. Ash joined Cisco in 2018 via Cisco’s acquisition of Duo Security. Duo is the leading provider of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and zero trust for the workforce, … [Read more...] about A Conversation on Zero Trust for the Modern World
SWAPGS Attack — New Speculative Execution Flaw Affects All Modern Intel CPUs
A new variant of the Spectre (Variant 1) side-channel vulnerability has been discovered that affects all modern Intel CPUs, and probably some AMD processors as well, which leverage speculative execution for high performance, Microsoft and Red Hat warned.Identified as CVE-2019-1125, the vulnerability could allow unprivileged local attackers to access sensitive information stored … [Read more...] about SWAPGS Attack — New Speculative Execution Flaw Affects All Modern Intel CPUs
Motion Design: Design Then Build Animations For iOS
Learn To Craft Immersive Animations With A Beautiful 160 Page HTML eBook, 8+ Xcode Projects & PSDs CREATE SMOOTH & ENGAGING ANIMATIONS Mobile design is in a state of constant evolution. Long gone are the days when apps were just a sequence of screens – modern apps consist of carefully choreographed experiences. Motion Design is a comprehensive guide that … [Read more...] about Motion Design: Design Then Build Animations For iOS