DEV | TECH Sep 03, 2024 | Comments: 0 This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up remote backups for your website using our awesome Website Rsync Backup Script. We'll cover creating an SSH key, configuring the backup server, and running the backup script remotely. Prerequisites A Linux-based backup server with root access SSH access to …
DEV | TECH Sep 02, 2024 | Comments: 0 As a technologist deeply immersed in the world of computing, I'm constantly amazed by the innovations driven by open source projects and the tools that enhance our productivity. Today, I'd like to highlight some significant and recent contributions from major tech companies and discuss a few indispensable tools in our …
DEV | TECH Jul 10, 2024 | Comments: 0 From crafting sleek mobile apps to diving into the depths of artificial intelligence, these 11 languages are the powerhouses driving innovation across industries. Let's embark on a journey through the most impactful programming languages of 2024, each with its unique strengths and exciting applications: 1. Python: The Swiss Army Knife …
DEV Jun 25, 2024 | Comments: 0 Is our polymorphism sacrificing depth for breadth? In this commentary, I explore the controversial argument that our pursuit of versatility might be our downfall. After a decade in the trenches of software development, web technologies, and cybersecurity, I've witnessed a seismic shift that's shaking the very foundations of our industry. …
DEV Jun 25, 2024 | Comments: 0 Installing and configuring the core components of a LAMP stack on your Debian 12 system Continuing our complete series on setting up a secure LAMP stack, this second part focuses on the installation and configuration process. Building upon the Debian 12 (Bookworm) EC2 instance we set up in Part 1, …
DEV Jun 24, 2024 | Comments: 0 Introduction Welcome to our complete guide on installing, configuring, and securing a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack on Debian 12 (Bookworm). This series is designed to take you through the entire process of setting up a robust, secure, and efficient web server environment using the latest Debian release. The …
DEV | TECH Jun 06, 2024 | Comments: 0 Managing Linux web servers efficiently involves not only handling HTTP requests but also ensuring optimal performance, network configuration, and effective logging. This guide introduces three essential tools that enhance server management: syslog-ng for advanced logging, net-tools for network management, and zram-tools for efficient use of RAM. Each tool provides specific …
DEV Jun 06, 2024 | Comments: 0 Overview In my decade of managing AWS EC2 instances, I still managed to find a way to make a classic "newbie" mistake. In a rush to get things done, I ran the iptables -F command (then saved after creating new rules!) without fully considering the consequences. This post will walk …
CYBER Jun 05, 2024 | Comments: 0 Hello Cyber Defenders! This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to mitigate ICMP and HTTP flood attacks using iptables, sysctl, Fail2Ban, and other security measures on a Debian-based system. These steps help protect against ping and HTTP flood attacks with spoofed IP addresses. 1. Configuring iptables to Mitigate ICMP Flood …
DEV Jun 03, 2024 | Comments: 0 A few weeks ago, I embarked on a journey to create a new website: getcyber.me. As a cybersecurity professional, I wanted a platform that was not only functional but also beautifully designed. I chose to use Django, Python3, Tailwind, and Flowbite for this project. Here’s a detailed look at my …