The ts-node package needed the speed boost — The Amazon Web Services Cloud Development Kit is an infrastructure-as-code solution. CDK allows us to write code (in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, for example) to programmatically deploy resources in our AWS account. CDK is written in TypeScript and uses the ts-node package to deploy. When we run the cdk command in…

These are commands you might have wondered how they work — Caution: Make sure you confirm you are using the terminal in a virtual machine or a container if you decide to run these commands. Running these commands on your actual machine will be catastrophic. Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for the results of running these commands. Execute them at your…

Protect your system from malware and ransomware — We can keep our computers isolated from malicious Python packages and vulnerabilities by using Docker containers. It’s like protecting ourselves from a vicious snake bite. What are Docker containers and why should we use them? Docker is a software technology that creates a container that runs on our computer. A container is like running a mini-computer within ours and restricts…

Think twice before giving truthful answers to your online banking and services security questions. The answers can sometimes be easy to find online. — Or was it Superman? Did my article title catch your attention? You might be wondering who my best friend was growing up or asking yourself why I am talking about this topic in the first place. It’s because information security still relies on answers to questions (like “Who was your…

Several years ago, I was at Disney California Adventure. They had a Marvel section set up. One of the attractions was a set of kiosks with an Avengers survey. You answered the survey to learn which Avenger you are most like. …

AWS CDK Serverless Cookbook: Chapter 2 — In the last chapter, we created our CDK app and bootstrapped our AWS account. In this chapter, we will review and modify the CDK app structure. The CDK Folder Structure Open your favorite text editor, integrated development environment (IDE) application, or Microsoft Visual Studio Code[1] (vscode). (Note: We will use the IDE or vscode…

I have selected a handful of books that I recommend. I am not an avid reader, but I have greatly enjoyed these books. I hope you enjoy them too. Cyber Crisis by Dr. Eric Cole Good overview for everyone to understand the threats and put security into practice. Infosec Rock Star: How to Accelerate Your Career Because Geek Will Only Get You So Far by Ted Demopoulos Read good recommendations on how to progress…

The Short Sale · A Novel — The coffee shop is a place to find individuals of a different ilk. At the left corner table, an elderly couple drinks black coffee while reading a newspaper. A college student with bags under her eyes, a computer, and a stack of books is consuming a large, sugary, blended espresso…

The publication has two books and some chapters: “The Short Sale” and “AWS CDK Serverless Cookbook.” — The first book idea was “The Short Sale.” The author published the first post with the foreword and table of contents. This book idea is a novel where a disgruntled former homeowner seeks revenge for losing his house. The author said that surprisingly a few years after having the idea…