https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/ Recent content on My Battles With Technology Hugo -- 0.151.2 en Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/agent-bom-ai-blast-radius/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/agent-bom-ai-blast-radius/ A CVE in a random package is background noise. The same CVE reachable from an AI agent with a live API key in scope is an incident. agent-bom is built to tell you which one you're looking at. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/macaron-supply-chain-provenance/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/macaron-supply-chain-provenance/ A CVE scanner tells you if a package has known vulnerabilities. It says nothing about whether the artifact was actually built from the source you think it was. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/rabbit-hole-generator-behind-the-curtain/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/rabbit-hole-generator-behind-the-curtain/ How and why I built an n8n automation that picks a new tool every week: the topic rotation, the two-agent pick-then-write pipeline, and the actual prompts behind it. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/tejolote-black-box-provenance/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/tejolote-black-box-provenance/ A hands-on run of Tejolote against a real GitHub Actions build: SLSA provenance, a workflow-YAML parser crash, and a run-status race that quietly drops artifacts. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/threatcaddy-local-first-investigation-workspace/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/threatcaddy-local-first-investigation-workspace/ A hands-on walkthrough of ThreatCaddy, a local-first threat investigation workspace built on IndexedDB. IOC extraction, entity graphs, and a real StrictMode bug found and fixed along the way. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/dify-orchestration-llm-apps/ Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/dify-orchestration-llm-apps/ Prototype to production: A deep dive into Dify, the self-hostable LLM app runtime. Learn how to move beyond ad-hoc glue code toward governed, observable AI workflows. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/openwrt-tailscale-k8s-site-to-site/ Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/openwrt-tailscale-k8s-site-to-site/ How to use Tailscale subnet routing on an OpenWrt router to give every device on your WiFi network direct access to Kubernetes ClusterIP services -- without installing Tailscale on each device. Includes every command, every error, and every fix. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-6/ Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-6/ The complete before-and-after of a cloud infrastructure overhaul done with Claude Code: what was deleted, what was created, what broke, and what I learned. $124/month saved, $1,488/year. Part 6 of 6. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-5/ Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-5/ How I used Tailscale to create a private mesh between my OpenWrt home router, Kubernetes cluster, and personal devices -- giving me access to internal services without public endpoints. Part 5 of 6. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-4/ Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-4/ How I turned a Raspberry Pi 5 into a full home router running OpenWrt, complete with firewall rules, WiFi AP, ad blocking, and bandwidth monitoring. The detour from cloud optimization that turned into a permanent upgrade. Part 4 of 6. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-3/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-3/ How I replaced a DigitalOcean Load Balancer and App Platform with a free Cloudflare Tunnel, including the DNS migration that almost broke everything and deploying cloudflared via Terraform. Part 3 of 6. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-2/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-2/ The detailed, sometimes messy story of migrating 7 Hugo static sites from a Kubernetes nginx pipeline to Cloudflare Pages -- including debugging Hugo quirks, fixing CI/CD bugs, and building a production deployment workflow. Part 2 of 6. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-1/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/claude-code-cloud-migration-part-1/ How I used Claude Code's CLI to audit my DigitalOcean infrastructure, discovered orphaned resources costing me money, and built a plan to slash my cloud bill by 63%. Part 1 of a 6-part series. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/mitmproxy-security-regression-harness/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/mitmproxy-security-regression-harness/ A deep dive into mitmproxy for security testing. Learn how to build a scriptable regression harness to catch header drift and token leakage in mobile and API traffic. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/automating-your-dev-workflow/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/automating-your-dev-workflow/ Not productivity theater — real scripts I run daily, with before/after time savings, what failed, and exactly why each one earned its place in my toolkit. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/kubernetes-secrets-management/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/kubernetes-secrets-management/ Kubernetes Secrets aren't actually secret by default. Here's a practical guide to real secrets management: from etcd encryption to External Secrets Operator and Sealed Secrets. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/evolving-role-technical-professional-ai-world/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/evolving-role-technical-professional-ai-world/ AI is changing technical work. Not replacing it. Here's an honest look at what's shifting, what stays human, and how to position yourself for the next five years. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/container-security-fundamentals/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/container-security-fundamentals/ Containers aren't magic security boundaries. Here's a practical breakdown of the controls that actually reduce risk: non-root users, read-only filesystems, capability drops, image scanning, and proper secrets handling. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/error-debugging-with-ai-beyond-stack-overflow/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/error-debugging-with-ai-beyond-stack-overflow/ AI changes debugging from pattern-matching against old answers to a genuine diagnostic conversation about your specific problem. Here's a framework that actually works. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/documentation-problem-ai-changes-technical-writing/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/documentation-problem-ai-changes-technical-writing/ Documentation is everyone's least favorite task. AI changes the economics entirely, but introduces new challenges around trust, maintenance, and the human role in technical writing. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/building-your-personal-ai-toolkit/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/building-your-personal-ai-toolkit/ The AI tool landscape is overwhelming. Here's a practical framework for evaluating tools, building a focused toolkit, and avoiding the trap of chasing every new release. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/ai-assisted-code-review-practical-framework/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/ai-assisted-code-review-practical-framework/ Code review is where AI collaboration gets interesting. Learn a practical framework for using AI as a first-pass reviewer while keeping human judgment where it matters most. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/cross-platform-scripting-tips-tricks/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/cross-platform-scripting-tips-tricks/ Practical solutions for writing scripts that work across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Learn the common pitfalls, workarounds, and patterns that save hours of debugging. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/measuring-ai-collaboration-effectiveness/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/measuring-ai-collaboration-effectiveness/ Learn to measure what matters in human-AI collaboration. Move beyond vanity metrics to honest assessment of speed, quality, and growth. Includes the Centaur Scorecard framework. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/when-to-trust-and-verify-ai-output/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/when-to-trust-and-verify-ai-output/ Learn to calibrate your trust in AI suggestions. Develop verification strategies that catch errors without killing productivity, and build your personal protocol for human-AI collaboration. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/building-ai-assisted-security-tools/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/building-ai-assisted-security-tools/ Apply the Centaur framework to security tooling. Learn how to build AI-augmented security tools while keeping humans in control of high-stakes decisions. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/ai-pair-programming-beyond-code-completion/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2026/ai-pair-programming-beyond-code-completion/ Move beyond basic autocomplete to true human-AI collaboration. Learn the four collaboration modes that separate Centaur developers from those just along for the ride. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/building-custom-port-scanner-python/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/building-custom-port-scanner-python/ Learn to build a production-grade network port scanner in Python from scratch, covering TCP connect scanning, SYN scanning, service detection, multi-threading, and ethical considerations. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/centaur-bonus/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/centaur-bonus/ Download the free companion resources for The Centaur's Edge. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/scripting-for-security-automation/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/scripting-for-security-automation/ Practical guide to security automation scripting with Python and Bash, covering log analysis, vulnerability scanning, incident response automation, and API integration with working examples. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/advanced-linux-networking-techniques/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/advanced-linux-networking-techniques/ Deep dive into advanced Linux networking including network namespaces, policy-based routing, traffic shaping, VXLANs, and eBPF for network observability and control. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/ethical-considerations-ai-security/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/ethical-considerations-ai-security/ Explore the ethical challenges of using AI in cybersecurity, including algorithmic bias, privacy concerns, adversarial use, and frameworks for responsible AI security implementation. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/using-ai-to-analyze-log-files/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/using-ai-to-analyze-log-files/ Learn how to leverage AI and machine learning to analyze security logs, detect anomalies, identify threats, and automate log analysis workflows using Python and open-source tools. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/ai-powered-security-automation-incident-response/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/ai-powered-security-automation-incident-response/ A technical deep dive into using AI and machine learning for automated incident response, covering threat detection, containment workflows, and remediation automation with practical examples. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/using-ai-to-analyze-log-files-for-security-threats/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/using-ai-to-analyze-log-files-for-security-threats/ Learn how to leverage AI and machine learning to analyze log files for security threats. Explore practical techniques using Python, scikit-learn, and LLMs for anomaly detection and threat hunting. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/migrating-to-hugo-journey-static-site-generation/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/migrating-to-hugo-journey-static-site-generation/ A hands-on account of migrating a technical blog from WordPress to Hugo, including theme selection, content migration challenges, and CI/CD automation lessons learned. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/understanding-the-implications-of-open-sourcing-ai-models-a-deep-dive-into-grok-2-5/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/understanding-the-implications-of-open-sourcing-ai-models-a-deep-dive-into-grok-2-5/ Examine open-source AI model implications: Apache 2.0 vs restrictive licenses, deployment patterns, security risks, and business impact using Llama 2, Mistral, and other major releases as case studies. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/thrive-with-ai-centaur-mindset/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/thrive-with-ai-centaur-mindset/ Balance AI productivity with critical thinking using the Centaur Mindset framework. Strategies for maintaining cognitive skills while leveraging AI assistance effectively. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/a-deep-dive-into-the-security-implications-of-ai-generated-code/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/a-deep-dive-into-the-security-implications-of-ai-generated-code/ Analyze AI-generated code security: vulnerability patterns, data poisoning attacks, bias detection, and secure implementation strategies for Copilot/ChatGPT-generated code. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/a-deep-dive-into-google-s-gemini-cli-local-ai-model-execution/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/a-deep-dive-into-google-s-gemini-cli-local-ai-model-execution/ Execute Gemini 2.5 Pro locally via CLI: 1M token context window, 60 RPM limit, Apache 2.0 license. Covers terminal integration and natural language prompting. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/deep-dive-into-passkey-logins-security-analysis-and-implementation/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/deep-dive-into-passkey-logins-security-analysis-and-implementation/ Production WebAuthn/FIDO2 passkey implementation with complete registration/authentication flows, server-side verification, cross-platform syncing, and security analysis. Includes Node.js, Python backends with working code. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/ai-vulnerability-scanning-lambda-api/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/ai-vulnerability-scanning-lambda-api/ Build production-grade AI-powered vulnerability scanning systems using OpenAI GPT-4 API. Includes complete code examples, CI/CD integration, batch scanning workflows, and security best practices. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/a-developers-guide-to-anthropics-mcp-integrating-ai-models-with-data-sources/ Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/a-developers-guide-to-anthropics-mcp-integrating-ai-models-with-data-sources/ Implement Anthropic MCP with Azure Blob Storage: client-server architecture, RBAC policies, Redis caching, SSE streaming, and Prometheus monitoring for AI-data integration. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/optimizing-ai-chatbot-energy-costs-practical-metrics-and-workflow-strategies/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/optimizing-ai-chatbot-energy-costs-practical-metrics-and-workflow-strategies/ Reduce AI chatbot energy costs with codecarbon metrics, GPT-4/Gemini benchmarking, model quantization, caching strategies, and carbon-aware deployment optimization. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/automating-security-how-to-scan-ai-generated-code-with-endor-labs-step-by-step-guide/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/automating-security-how-to-scan-ai-generated-code-with-endor-labs-step-by-step-guide/ Scan AI-generated code with Endor Labs: integrate SAST/DAST for Copilot/Cursor output, GitHub Actions workflows, custom regex rules, and pre-commit hooks for DevSecOps. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/building-resilient-systems-with-ai-and-automation/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/building-resilient-systems-with-ai-and-automation/ Build production-grade resilient distributed systems with circuit breakers, service mesh, chaos engineering, distributed tracing, and AI-powered failure prediction. Complete implementation guide with Resilience4j, Istio, and OpenTelemetry. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/revolutionizing-diy-pcb-fabrication-with-fiber-lasers/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/revolutionizing-diy-pcb-fabrication-with-fiber-lasers/ Fabricate PCBs with fiber lasers: 20W laser etching, copper trace cutting, solder mask application, and SMD component assembly. Includes safety protocols and KiCad integration. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/github-copilot-productivity-guide/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/github-copilot-productivity-guide/ Boost productivity with GitHub Copilot for VS Code: AI-powered code completion, natural language prompts, prompt engineering, and security best practices for developers. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/mastering-genaiops-on-azure-a-comprehensive-guide/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/mastering-genaiops-on-azure-a-comprehensive-guide/ Deploy GenAI pipelines on Azure with Azure OpenAI Service, prompt engineering, model monitoring, AKS deployment, and CI/CD integration. Complete working examples with cost optimization. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/revolutionizing-ecommerce-with-generative-ai/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/revolutionizing-ecommerce-with-generative-ai/ Transform e-commerce with AI-powered product recommendations, automated content generation, personalized search, and conversion optimization using collaborative filtering and LLMs. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/revolutionizing-vulnerability-discovery-with-ai-powered-fuzzing/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/revolutionizing-vulnerability-discovery-with-ai-powered-fuzzing/ Enhance vulnerability discovery with AI-powered fuzzing: reinforcement learning input generation, coverage-guided testing, and automated exploit development techniques. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/anomaly-detection-python-scikit-learn/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/anomaly-detection-python-scikit-learn/ Implement anomaly detection with scikit-learn: Isolation Forest algorithm, contamination tuning, threshold optimization, and production deployment patterns with example code. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/decentralizing-ai-a-guide-to-building-scalable-and-secure-decentralized-ai-platforms/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/decentralizing-ai-a-guide-to-building-scalable-and-secure-decentralized-ai-platforms/ Explore decentralized AI architectures: federated learning, blockchain model registries, distributed inference, and privacy-preserving computation using real-world frameworks like Ocean Protocol and Flower. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/detecting-anomalies-with-machine-learning-and-python/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/detecting-anomalies-with-machine-learning-and-python/ Advanced anomaly detection with deep learning using PyTorch autoencoders, variational autoencoders (VAE), and LSTM networks. Includes production deployment patterns and decision frameworks for choosing between classical ML and neural approaches. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/explainable-ai-xai-guide/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/explainable-ai-xai-guide/ Implement Explainable AI with SHAP, LIME, and saliency maps. Covers model interpretability, feature attribution, and PyTorch/scikit-learn integration techniques. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/building-conversational-ai-nlp-chatbots/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/building-conversational-ai-nlp-chatbots/ Build production-grade AI chatbots with LLMs, RAG, and vector databases: GPT-4, LangChain, Pinecone integration, streaming responses, conversation memory, and FastAPI deployment. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/unlocking-real-time-capabilities-with-websockets/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/unlocking-real-time-capabilities-with-websockets/ Implement WebSockets for real-time communication using WS library, Node.js, and Socket.io. Covers bidirectional messaging, connection handling, and event broadcasting. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/unlocking-ai-ready-applications-with-gemini-based-text-embedding/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/unlocking-ai-ready-applications-with-gemini-based-text-embedding/ Implement Gemini text embeddings for semantic search, RAG applications, and vector similarity matching. Complete examples with Google Generative AI API, vector databases (Pinecone, ChromaDB), and production deployment patterns. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/mastering-micropython-on-flipper-zero/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/mastering-micropython-on-flipper-zero/ Develop custom applications for Flipper Zero using the Flipper Application Framework. Learn GUI development, GPIO control, event handling, and establish a foundation for building security research tools. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/mitigating-ai-generated-vulnerabilities/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/mitigating-ai-generated-vulnerabilities/ Production security workflows for AI-generated code using Semgrep, Bandit, CodeQL, and secure prompting strategies. Includes complete CI/CD integration, automated scanning, and best practices for GitHub Copilot/ChatGPT/Claude. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/unlocking-the-power-of-reinforcement-learning-with-open-source-frameworks/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/unlocking-the-power-of-reinforcement-learning-with-open-source-frameworks/ Production reinforcement learning with Stable-Baselines3, RLlib, and Gymnasium. Complete DQN, PPO, A2C implementations with custom environments, distributed training, hyperparameter tuning, and deployment patterns. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/stalkerware-surveillance-threat/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/stalkerware-surveillance-threat/ Detect and remove stalkerware: identify suspicious app permissions, network traffic analysis, battery drain patterns. Covers Android/iOS detection tools and forensic techniques. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/mitigating-ai-bias-in-machine-learning-a-comprehensive-guide/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/mitigating-ai-bias-in-machine-learning-a-comprehensive-guide/ Detect and mitigate AI bias using fairness metrics (demographic parity, equalized odds), AI Fairness 360, Fairlearn, reweighing, and adversarial debiasing with production examples. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/efficient-cloud-storage-with-automated-scaling-a-step-by-step-guide/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/efficient-cloud-storage-with-automated-scaling-a-step-by-step-guide/ Implement AWS Auto Scaling for cloud storage with S3, Glue ETL, and CloudWatch metrics. Includes scaling policies, cost optimization, and monitoring strategies. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/building-nes-games-with-c/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/building-nes-games-with-c/ Create NES games with C and CC65 compiler. Covers 6502 assembly integration, sprite animation, collision detection, PPU graphics, and APU audio programming with complete working examples. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/large-language-models-architectures-applications/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/large-language-models-architectures-applications/ Deep dive into transformer architecture, modern LLMs (GPT-4, Claude, Llama), RAG systems, fine-tuning with LoRA, and prompt engineering for production applications. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/deep-learning-model-optimization-techniques/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/deep-learning-model-optimization-techniques/ Optimize deep learning models with post-training quantization, knowledge distillation, structured pruning, ONNX conversion, and TensorRT deployment for production inference. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/scalable-serverless-ai-ml-pipelines/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/scalable-serverless-ai-ml-pipelines/ Build serverless AI/ML pipelines using AWS Lambda, S3, Glue ETL, SageMaker, and containerized model deployment with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/scalable-mobile-apps-with-react-native/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/scalable-mobile-apps-with-react-native/ Build scalable React Native apps with OAuth 2.0, JWT authentication, Redux state management, Firebase integration, and AES encryption for cross-platform development. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/container-networking-fundamentals/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/container-networking-fundamentals/ Deep dive into container networking with network namespaces, CNI plugins, Kubernetes services, network policies, and packet flow analysis with iptables and tcpdump. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/responsible-ai-recommendation-systems/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/responsible-ai-recommendation-systems/ Build fair recommendation systems with bias mitigation: data preprocessing, fairness-aware algorithms, SHAP explainability, and diversity enhancement post-processing. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/securing-iot-devices-cybersecurity-measures/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/securing-iot-devices-cybersecurity-measures/ Secure IoT devices with PKI authentication, TLS/DTLS encryption, firmware signing, network segmentation, and MQTT security protocols. Includes ESP32/Arduino implementation. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2024/enhancing-secure-boot-with-unified-kernel-images-ukis/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2024/enhancing-secure-boot-with-unified-kernel-images-ukis/ Discover the concept of Unified Kernel Images (UKIs) and learn how to implement them to improve secure boot processes. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2024/sha-256-migration-guide/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2024/sha-256-migration-guide/ Learn about the evolution of cryptographic hash functions, the limitations of SHA-1, and how to implement SHA-256 in your applications. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2024/leveraging-ai-for-network-flow-analysis-a-soc-analysts-perspective/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2024/leveraging-ai-for-network-flow-analysis-a-soc-analysts-perspective/ Discover how SOC analysts can use AI and cloud-based tools to streamline network flow analysis, detect security threats, and improve incident response times. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2024/from-wordpress-to-hugo-the-results-are-in/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:54:00 -0400 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2024/from-wordpress-to-hugo-the-results-are-in/ The migration to Hugo is complete! This post shares the exciting performance improvements and key statistics achieved with the new static site. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2024/site-migration-announcement/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0500 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2024/site-migration-announcement/ This post details my ongoing migration from WordPress to Hugo, highlighting the key improvements, migration process, and what to expect during the transition. Explore the development site and provide your valuable feedback. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/07/812/general/artificial-intelligence/the-democratization-of-ai-how-ai-is-becoming-accessible-to-all/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:54:42 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/07/812/general/artificial-intelligence/the-democratization-of-ai-how-ai-is-becoming-accessible-to-all/ Explore how AutoML, no-code platforms, and NLP make AI accessible to everyone. Learn benefits, challenges, and real-world applications of democratized AI. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/03/797/cloudstuff/aws/demystifying-aws-security-a-beginners-guide-to-key-concepts-and-services/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:03:11 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/03/797/cloudstuff/aws/demystifying-aws-security-a-beginners-guide-to-key-concepts-and-services/ Translate AWS security to on-premise concepts. Learn IAM, VPC, Security Groups, KMS, GuardDuty, and essential services for cloud security beginners. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/02/787/general/hardening-your-ci-cd-terraform-docker-and-kubernetes-security/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:38:06 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/02/787/general/hardening-your-ci-cd-terraform-docker-and-kubernetes-security/ Build secure Docker images and deploy to Kubernetes with Terraform. Includes Hadolint, Terrascan, and automated security scanning workflows. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/02/768/code/python/build-secure-python-pipelines-adding-tests-and-hooks-in-action/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:37:02 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/02/768/code/python/build-secure-python-pipelines-adding-tests-and-hooks-in-action/ Add pre-commit hooks, automated tests, and pytest to Python pipelines. Secure your code with Black, Flake8, Bandit, and GitHub Actions integration. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/02/732/kubernetes/cribl-splunk_hec-datasource-the-ultimate-guide-for-kubernetes-log-ingestion/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 04:22:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/02/732/kubernetes/cribl-splunk_hec-datasource-the-ultimate-guide-for-kubernetes-log-ingestion/ Route Kubernetes logs through Cribl to Splunk using HEC. Complete guide with pipeline setup, filtering, and free 1TB/day ingestion tier. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/02/751/github/getting-started-with-secure-ci-cd-essential-practices-for-beginners/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 17:57:59 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/02/751/github/getting-started-with-secure-ci-cd-essential-practices-for-beginners/ Secure your CI/CD pipeline with GitHub branch protection, Dependabot, CodeQL, and secret scanning. Essential security practices for beginners. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/01/723/security/from-scattered-to-splunk-bringing-order-to-your-kubernetes-logs/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 09:23:57 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/01/723/security/from-scattered-to-splunk-bringing-order-to-your-kubernetes-logs/ Centralize Kubernetes logs with Splunk using OpenTelemetry Collector. Step-by-step guide with Helm charts, filtering, and HEC configuration. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/01/719/kubernetes/silence-not-golden-fixing-the-mute-button-on-tetragon-logs/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:08:16 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/01/719/kubernetes/silence-not-golden-fixing-the-mute-button-on-tetragon-logs/ Troubleshoot Tetragon logging in Kubernetes clusters. Learn how to properly access logs from all nodes and avoid common daemonset command mistakes. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/01/708/security/from-jargon-to-genius-cracking-the-code-of-spf-dkim-dns-records/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:45:51 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/01/708/security/from-jargon-to-genius-cracking-the-code-of-spf-dkim-dns-records/ Master SPF and DKIM DNS records to prevent email spoofing, boost deliverability, and protect your brand from impersonation attacks with practical examples. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/01/704/security/dmarc-reports-your-secret-weapon-against-domain-fraud-and-how-to-read-them/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:13:51 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2024/01/704/security/dmarc-reports-your-secret-weapon-against-domain-fraud-and-how-to-read-them/ Learn to read DMARC reports, protect your domain from email fraud, and implement DNS records step-by-step for better email security and deliverability. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/12/698/kubernetes/from-reactive-to-proactive-transforming-security-with-tetragon/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:36:44 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/12/698/kubernetes/from-reactive-to-proactive-transforming-security-with-tetragon/ Implement runtime security with Tetragon on Kubernetes. Monitor process execution, file access, and network connections with eBPF-based observability. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/12/695/kubernetes/from-vulnerability-to-visibility-demystifying-starboard-infrastructure-scan-reports/ Sat, 16 Dec 2023 21:53:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/12/695/kubernetes/from-vulnerability-to-visibility-demystifying-starboard-infrastructure-scan-reports/ Review Starboard infrastructure scan reports with kube-bench. Understand CIS Kubernetes Benchmark findings and assess node-level security configurations. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/12/691/security/enhancing-kubernetes-security-and-compliance-with-starboard-audit-reports-a-practical-guide/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:11:08 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/12/691/security/enhancing-kubernetes-security-and-compliance-with-starboard-audit-reports-a-practical-guide/ Analyze Starboard configuration audit reports with jq. Fix Kubernetes security violations, implement security contexts, and maintain compliance standards. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/12/686/kubernetes/leveraging-initcontainers-to-streamline-bitnami-mysql-initialization/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:00:58 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/12/686/kubernetes/leveraging-initcontainers-to-streamline-bitnami-mysql-initialization/ Use Kubernetes initContainers with Bitnami MySQL to sync data from Git repos. Streamline database initialization and maintain secure container images. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/11/681/security/how-to-install-and-use-starboard-to-protect-your-kubernetes-cluster/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:05:03 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/11/681/security/how-to-install-and-use-starboard-to-protect-your-kubernetes-cluster/ Install and use Starboard for Kubernetes cluster security. Scan containers for vulnerabilities with Trivy, review reports, and upgrade images to fix issues. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/11/677/cloudstuff/securing-your-ci-cd-pipeline-a-beginners-guide-to-implementing-essential-security-measures/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:58:52 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/11/677/cloudstuff/securing-your-ci-cd-pipeline-a-beginners-guide-to-implementing-essential-security-measures/ Secure CI/CD pipelines with Terrascan security scanning. Fix Terraform and Kubernetes vulnerabilities, integrate with GitHub Actions, and automate compliance. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/11/664/github/automate-your-database-changes-with-a-ci-cd-pipeline/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:48:19 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/11/664/github/automate-your-database-changes-with-a-ci-cd-pipeline/ Automate database schema changes with Liquibase and GitHub Actions. Deploy Kubernetes jobs, manage changelogs, and implement git-based database workflows. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/11/660/github/how-to-build-a-ci-cd-pipeline-for-your-database/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:49:27 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/11/660/github/how-to-build-a-ci-cd-pipeline-for-your-database/ Build a database CI/CD pipeline with Terraform and Kubernetes. Deploy PostgreSQL infrastructure, manage persistent storage, and automate deployments. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/selected-topic-supply-chain-cyberattacks-lessons-from-the-unfi-breach/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/posts/2025/selected-topic-supply-chain-cyberattacks-lessons-from-the-unfi-breach/ Analyze UNFI supply chain breach: attack vectors, impact on grocery operations, incident response strategies, and network segmentation best practices for sysadmins. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/10/654/terraform/terraform-for-active-directory-testing-a-practical-example/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:12:26 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/10/654/terraform/terraform-for-active-directory-testing-a-practical-example/ Build test Active Directory environments with Terraform on AWS. Deploy domain controllers, certificate servers, and member servers automatically. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/10/651/github/terraform-import-made-easy-conquering-infrastructure-management-complexities/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:14:57 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/10/651/github/terraform-import-made-easy-conquering-infrastructure-management-complexities/ Simplify Terraform imports with generate-config-out feature. Import existing Kubernetes resources automatically without manually editing state files. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/10/647/github/infrastructure-as-code-with-terraform-and-github-actions-a-kubernetes-case-study/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:41:04 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/10/647/github/infrastructure-as-code-with-terraform-and-github-actions-a-kubernetes-case-study/ Automate Kubernetes infrastructure with Terraform and GitHub Actions. Complete workflow for plan, validate, and apply with remote state management. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/10/640/cloudstuff/aws/managing-your-terraform-state-file/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:02:02 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/10/640/cloudstuff/aws/managing-your-terraform-state-file/ Store Terraform state files in AWS S3 with DynamoDB locking. Setup remote backend for team collaboration and automated infrastructure deployments. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/07/627/code/benchmarking-your-rego-policies/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:02:53 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/07/627/code/benchmarking-your-rego-policies/ Benchmark and optimize Rego policy performance with OPA's testing tools. Learn bottom-up vs top-down evaluation strategies for faster policy execution. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/06/623/general/kickstart-your-journey-with-rego/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:43:43 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/06/623/general/kickstart-your-journey-with-rego/ Learn Rego language fundamentals for Open Policy Agent. Master declarative policy syntax, input documents, data expressions, and write your first rules. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/06/620/general/rego-based-policies-in-cyral/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:44:18 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/06/620/general/rego-based-policies-in-cyral/ Build custom Rego policies for Cyral's security platform. Complete guide to policy templates, parameters, conditions, and API integration with examples. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/05/615/general/artificial-intelligence/funny-moment-in-ai-tinkering/ Fri, 26 May 2023 20:24:16 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/05/615/general/artificial-intelligence/funny-moment-in-ai-tinkering/ Hilarious results using Writesonic's Funny persona for product descriptions. Real example of AI-generated content that perfectly captures dad humor style. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/05/610/kubernetes/creating-a-custom-helm-chart-using-a-bitnami-template/ Wed, 17 May 2023 13:56:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/05/610/kubernetes/creating-a-custom-helm-chart-using-a-bitnami-template/ Complete guide to creating custom Helm charts using Bitnami templates. Learn chart structure, values, dependencies, and deploy Kubernetes apps efficiently. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/04/597/digitalocean/using-github-to-manage-kubernetes/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:59:28 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/04/597/digitalocean/using-github-to-manage-kubernetes/ Automate Kubernetes deployments with GitHub Actions. Create reusable workflows, manage YAML configurations, and deploy on git commit with practical examples. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/04/585/cloudstuff/aws/how-to-use-terraform-to-deploy-a-python-script-to-aws-lambda/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:23:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/04/585/cloudstuff/aws/how-to-use-terraform-to-deploy-a-python-script-to-aws-lambda/ Deploy Python scripts to AWS Lambda using Terraform. Bundle dependencies with layers, configure API Gateway, and automate infrastructure as code. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/04/574/general/using-docker-instead-of-virtual-environments-venv/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:12:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/04/574/general/using-docker-instead-of-virtual-environments-venv/ Use Docker containers instead of Python venv for cleaner development. Isolate dependencies, ensure reproducible builds, and simplify deployments. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/576/cyral/integrating-cyral-with-jira-cloud/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:49:38 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/576/cyral/integrating-cyral-with-jira-cloud/ Integrate REST APIs using JWT authentication with Jira Cloud automation. Create workflows for data classification recommendations and ticketing. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/580/general/the-rise-of-ai-generated-blog-posts/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:45:20 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/580/general/the-rise-of-ai-generated-blog-posts/ First look at Google Bard for blog writing: AI-generated content, SEO title suggestions, and comparison with ChatGPT for content creation tasks. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/564/general/upkeep-sucks/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:58:12 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/564/general/upkeep-sucks/ Fixing broken links and migration issues in WordPress static sites. Lessons learned from URL changes, permalink updates, and site maintenance. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/482/github/using-nanobus-to-replace-nginx/ Sun, 12 Mar 2023 21:39:35 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/482/github/using-nanobus-to-replace-nginx/ Replace Nginx with Nanobus for static hosting on Kubernetes. Deploy lightweight web servers with git-sync integration and automatic content updates. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/471/general/removing-glare-with-gimp/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:32:06 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/471/general/removing-glare-with-gimp/ Remove glare from photos using GIMP's soft light layer technique. Step-by-step tutorial with airbrush tools, opacity adjustments, and practical tips. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/464/code/python/pros-and-cons-of-python-various-markup-syntax/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:18:13 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/03/464/code/python/pros-and-cons-of-python-various-markup-syntax/ Compare Python docstring formats: Numpy-Style, Google-Style, and reStructuredText. Learn pros, cons, and which markup syntax fits your project best. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/447/docker/deploy-a-nanobus-web-server/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:35:59 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/447/docker/deploy-a-nanobus-web-server/ Deploy Nanobus web server with Docker and HTTP transports. Serve static content, configure routes, and build microservices with practical examples. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/494/general/my-blog-is-searchable/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:36:03 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/494/general/my-blog-is-searchable/ Enable search on static WordPress sites with Simply Static Pro and Fuse.js. Step-by-step guide to making your blog searchable without a database. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/433/code/python/python-snowflake-udf-quoting-issue/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:46:07 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/433/code/python/python-snowflake-udf-quoting-issue/ Solve the Python Snowflake UDF quoting issue where TEXT returns include unwanted quotes. Simple casting solution for VARIANT data types explained. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/466/general/self-promotion-of-inkedwith/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/466/general/self-promotion-of-inkedwith/ Building InkedWith: combining print-on-demand with AI tools for product descriptions, logo design, and exploring new technology challenges with Shopify. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/438/nanobus/trying-out-nanobus/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:03:23 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/438/nanobus/trying-out-nanobus/ First look at Nanobus framework for building microservices. Installation guide, Hello World example, Docker deployment, and transport configuration. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/450/general/artificial-intelligence/tinkering-with-artificial-intelligence-blog-writing/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:33:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/450/general/artificial-intelligence/tinkering-with-artificial-intelligence-blog-writing/ Hands-on comparison of AI blog writing tools: Rytr, Jasper, and Writesonic. Real experiences, unexpected results, and honest product evaluations. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/451/general/artificial-intelligence/jasper-the-next-generation-of-artificial-intelligence-for-blog-writing/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:32:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/451/general/artificial-intelligence/jasper-the-next-generation-of-artificial-intelligence-for-blog-writing/ AI-generated review of Jasper: how this NLP-powered platform helps bloggers create content faster with keyword research and writing optimization tools. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/452/general/artificial-intelligence/unlocking-the-power-of-artificial-intelligence-in-blog-writing-a-rytr-product-review/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:31:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/02/452/general/artificial-intelligence/unlocking-the-power-of-artificial-intelligence-in-blog-writing-a-rytr-product-review/ AI-generated Rytr review exploring NLP features, automated content creation, SEO optimization, and how it helps bloggers write faster and better. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/01/425/code/python/testing-your-python-aws-calls-with-moto/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:46:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/01/425/code/python/testing-your-python-aws-calls-with-moto/ Master testing Python AWS calls with Moto library. Mock AWS services, create test resources, and catch bugs before deployment with practical examples. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/01/401/code/writing-tests-for-your-python-project/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:45:34 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/01/401/code/writing-tests-for-your-python-project/ Step-by-step guide to writing tests for Python projects using pytest. Learn to create test cases, check coverage, and improve code reliability. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/01/403/code/top-5-reasons-to-build-tests-for-your-code/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:50:17 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/01/403/code/top-5-reasons-to-build-tests-for-your-code/ Discover why building tests improves code quality, speeds debugging, accelerates development, enhances documentation, and boosts maintainability. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/01/407/code/5-common-reasons-to-use-pre-commit-hooks-in-your-python-project/ Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:24:29 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2023/01/407/code/5-common-reasons-to-use-pre-commit-hooks-in-your-python-project/ Learn 5 essential reasons to use pre-commit hooks in Python: syntax checks, code formatting, test coverage, security scanning, and type checking. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/11/390/wordpress/successfully-deploying-a-static-wordpress-site/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:29:26 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/11/390/wordpress/successfully-deploying-a-static-wordpress-site/ Deploy a static WordPress site using Simply Static plugin and Python automation. Fix URLs, manage GitHub repos, and automate publishing with webhooks. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/11/382/github/adding-pre-commit-hooks-to-python-repo/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:23:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/11/382/github/adding-pre-commit-hooks-to-python-repo/ Step-by-step guide to adding pre-commit hooks to Python repositories. Automate code quality checks, linting, and formatting before commits reach your repository. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/10/375/digitalocean/using-github-actions-to-test-before-you-deploy/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:23:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/10/375/digitalocean/using-github-actions-to-test-before-you-deploy/ Test OpenResty configurations before deployment using GitHub Actions. Prevent production failures with automated config validation and branch protection. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/10/365/wordpress/tuning-my-content-security-policy/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:24:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/10/365/wordpress/tuning-my-content-security-policy/ Real-world CSP tuning: analyzing 3,500+ violation reports to progressively tighten a Content Security Policy from permissive to secure. Includes data tables and practical policy adjustments. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/10/358/cloudstuff/aws/exporting-cloudwatch-logs-to-s3/ Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:55:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/10/358/cloudstuff/aws/exporting-cloudwatch-logs-to-s3/ Automate AWS CloudWatch log exports to S3 with Python and boto3. Complete module with date handling, status checking, and incremental backoff logic. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/10/353/general/getting-started-with-a-content-security-policy/ Sun, 02 Oct 2022 06:12:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/10/353/general/getting-started-with-a-content-security-policy/ Implement Content Security Policy with report-only mode using DigitalOcean Functions and Splunk. Test CSP directives before enforcing them on your site. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/09/222/general/connecting-slack-to-rss-feeds/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 16:49:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/09/222/general/connecting-slack-to-rss-feeds/ Easily curate RSS feeds in Slack using the built-in RSS application. Get notifications on all devices and share articles instantly with your team. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/09/337/general/configuring-adminer-for-oracle-databases/ Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:46:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/09/337/general/configuring-adminer-for-oracle-databases/ Configure adminer for Oracle databases on Alpine Linux. Complete Dockerfile guide to install Oracle Instant Client and compile oci8 PHP extension. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/09/334/general/deploying-a-sample-postgresql-database/ Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:39:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/09/334/general/deploying-a-sample-postgresql-database/ Deploy PostgreSQL in Kubernetes with Bitnami Helm charts. Automated setup includes DVDRental sample database using GitHub Actions for DevOps workflow. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/09/325/digitalocean/making-the-leap-into-devops/ Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:34:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/09/325/digitalocean/making-the-leap-into-devops/ Integrate GitHub Actions with DigitalOcean Kubernetes for automated deployments. Learn from real-world mistakes when setting up push-to-deploy workflows. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/08/318/general/adding-a-custom-dns-entry-to-coredns/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:52:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/08/318/general/adding-a-custom-dns-entry-to-coredns/ Add custom DNS entries to CoreDNS in Kubernetes using the rewrite plugin. Configure split DNS for internal services without pod restarts. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/08/310/general/oracle-cloud-vault-kms-replicating-aws-secrets/ Sun, 21 Aug 2022 13:15:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/08/310/general/oracle-cloud-vault-kms-replicating-aws-secrets/ Replicate AWS-style secrets access in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Configure Dynamic Groups and policies to let compute instances securely access Vault. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/08/307/cloudstuff/aws/checking-and-correcting-permissions-in-amazon-redshift/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2022/08/307/cloudstuff/aws/checking-and-correcting-permissions-in-amazon-redshift/ Learn how to check and correct user permissions in Amazon Redshift using SQL queries. Step-by-step guide to manage schema and table access for users. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/02/238/nginx/speeding-up-wordpress/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:08:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/02/238/nginx/speeding-up-wordpress/ Boost WordPress performance with nginx caching policies and gzip compression. Improve PageSpeed scores using cache headers and content optimization. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/02/150/raspberrypi/led-lighting/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:16:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/02/150/raspberrypi/led-lighting/ Control WS2811 LED lights with Raspberry Pi using NodeJS. Complete wiring guide, power requirements, and NeoPixel programming tutorial with examples. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/02/148/github/automating-static-wordpress-updates/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:47:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/02/148/github/automating-static-wordpress-updates/ Automate static WordPress site updates with Slack notifications and NodeJS bot. Mirror new posts to GitHub automatically when published using Bolt. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/02/176/samsung/samsung-phone-dropping-wifi/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:26:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/02/176/samsung/samsung-phone-dropping-wifi/ Fix Samsung phone WiFi connectivity issues by disabling Google Location Accuracy Wi-Fi scanning. Solved Note20 Ultra constant WiFi disconnections. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/01/130/kubernetes/building-a-static-wordpress/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:13:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/01/130/kubernetes/building-a-static-wordpress/ Convert WordPress to static site with nginx serving mirrored content from private GitHub repo. Secure admin access while serving fast static pages. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/01/95/kubernetes/kubernetes-upgrades-break-my-digitalocean-loadbalancer/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:07:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/01/95/kubernetes/kubernetes-upgrades-break-my-digitalocean-loadbalancer/ Fix DigitalOcean load balancer configurations broken by Kubernetes upgrades using the API. Restore forwarding rules and custom settings automatically. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/01/93/docker/adding-nginx-in-front-of-wordpress/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:50:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2021/01/93/docker/adding-nginx-in-front-of-wordpress/ Secure WordPress with nginx reverse proxy and IP access control on Kubernetes. Implement PROXY protocol for real client IPs and admin protection. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/12/91/docker/testing-out-the-digital-ocean-container-registry/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:04:56 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/12/91/docker/testing-out-the-digital-ocean-container-registry/ Build custom nginx Docker images and deploy to DigitalOcean Container Registry. Complete guide with Dockerfile examples and registry integration. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/12/75/raspberrypi/making-the-lights-dance/ Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:28:55 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/12/75/raspberrypi/making-the-lights-dance/ Build custom light sequences with bash scripts for Raspberry Pi Christmas displays. From random patterns to choreographed dances and animations. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/12/69/raspberrypi/making-the-little-lights-twinkle/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:21:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/12/69/raspberrypi/making-the-little-lights-twinkle/ Create a NodeJS REST API to control Raspberry Pi GPIO relays for Christmas lights. Learn to program relay control with simple HTTP endpoints. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/12/66/raspberrypi/building-the-raspberrypi-christmas-light-box/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 23:54:17 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/12/66/raspberrypi/building-the-raspberrypi-christmas-light-box/ Build a Raspberry Pi Christmas light controller with 8-channel relays. Complete hardware guide with shopping list, wiring instructions, and setup tips. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/12/57/general/the-move-to-wordpress/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:00:18 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/12/57/general/the-move-to-wordpress/ Migrating from Blogger to WordPress made easy with hosting provider integration and WordPress migration utilities. Here is my experience with the switch. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/01/11/docker/automatically-rebuild-image-on-docker-hub/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 21:50:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/01/11/docker/automatically-rebuild-image-on-docker-hub/ Automate Docker image rebuilds on Docker Hub using GitHub webhooks. Configure automated builds triggered by git repository changes for continuous deployment workflows. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/01/05/docker/posting-a-custom-image-to-docker-hub/ Sun, 05 Jan 2020 13:39:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2020/01/05/docker/posting-a-custom-image-to-docker-hub/ Create custom Docker images with additional nginx modules and publish them to Docker Hub. Step-by-step guide from Dockerfile creation to image publishing and deployment. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2019/12/13/kubernetes/deploying-nginx-php-git-sync-on-kubernetes/ Mon, 30 Dec 2019 19:46:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2019/12/13/kubernetes/deploying-nginx-php-git-sync-on-kubernetes/ Extend nginx containers on Kubernetes to serve dynamic PHP content using php-fpm. Complete configuration for nginx + PHP + git-sync deployment with multi-container pods. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2019/12/14/github/building-a-kubernetes-container-that-synchs-with-private-git-repo/ Thu, 26 Dec 2019 15:08:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2019/12/14/github/building-a-kubernetes-container-that-synchs-with-private-git-repo/ Deploy Kubernetes containers that sync with private GitHub repos using SSH keys and git-sync. Includes SSH key setup, Kubernetes secrets configuration, and container deployment. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2019/12/15/github/creating-a-private-github-repo/ Fri, 20 Dec 2019 21:05:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2019/12/15/github/creating-a-private-github-repo/ Step-by-step guide to creating private GitHub repositories with SSH deploy keys for secure access. Learn Git workflows from setup to first commit. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2019/12/16/general/stay-tuned/ Fri, 20 Dec 2019 19:12:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/2019/12/16/general/stay-tuned/ Introducing a new blog series on building websites with Kubernetes, private GitHub repos, nginx, and PHP. Documentation for developers and myself. https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/start-here/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.shellnetsecurity.com/start-here/ New to the blog? Start with these 10 hand-picked posts that showcase the best content across DevOps, security, Kubernetes, and AI.