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How We Vet an AI Product Before Launch
The practical product, security, reliability and operational checks AlanOps uses to decide whether an AI product is ready for customers.
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DragonForce Cyberattack Incident and DevOps Defense Strategies
Introduction In late April 2025, a cybercriminal group known as DragonForce launched a series of cyberattacks against major UK retailers, causing widespread disruptions and…
Fix the Damn Thing Because It’s Broken: CVEs, Security Theatre, and Real Accountability
I recently found myself nodding along to a heated conversation about CVEs and the illusion of security they often create. One line hit particularly…
GitHub Actions Supply Chain Attack: What DevOps Teams Need to Know
In March 2025, Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 revealed a clever and concerning supply chain attack exploiting GitHub Actions—a wake-up call for DevOps teams…
Advocating to Slow Down: Insights for DevOps from the CrowdStrike Outage
The CrowdStrike outage on July 19, 2024, which caused widespread disruptions across various industries, offers important lessons for DevOps professionals. This incident underscores the…
Securing Your Codebase with Mend: A Superhero’s Guide to Battling Software Vulnerabilities
In the vast universe of software development, where the forces of creativity and innovation constantly battle against the dark specters of vulnerabilities and security…
Why Good Security Can be a Competitive Advantage
In today’s business environment, data security is more important than ever. Customers are increasingly concerned about the safety of their personal information, and companies…
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