Ubuntu Creating a Nextcloud server on AWS I wrote how to throw up a Nextcloud server using Linode [/nexcloud-on-linode/]. Nexcloud is a free file sharing software, but you have to host it. Let's begin... Have a domain I don't want to tell you how to setup a domain and such. I will say that you should buy
security Back to Security You may have noticed I slowed down on talking about security. It wasn't on purpose at all I just had things going on and needed to just do work to get to where I wanted. That being said I'm getting settled again so I want to pick up security talk.
google tag manager Analytics FTW Let me start this off by admitting I don't think this is devops related but it could be. ANYWAY tracking...What do I mean? What am I tracking? Why is this a thing? What is tracking? Tracking - the collection of user data. User data can be almost anything you
goals I'm Speaking...Again Back in april I wrote this [/this-is-happening/] about my first time speaking. In 3 days I'll be speaking once again but this time I'm giving TWO talks. My first talk will be targeted at people with an idea and talking them what to look for in a developer for their
systems Systemize All the Things On social media I follow and talk a lot more about automation, dev ops, and systems. All are one in the same honestly, but for now I'm going to teach you all a little bit about systems using our fav 5 Ws. Who Who needs to learn this? Everyone! From
dev ops Dev Ops Side Adventures It’s no secret that I one day want to do dev ops work. Not just any dev ops work, I want to work in the mobile area of dev ops? Why? I really have no clue. As I started trying to make my dev process better, leaner, and less
certs I passed the AWS CCP! My title pretty much says it all. Tuesday I dragged my very sore human to a test center and took my CCP test. I was nervous as all get out, I was still watching videos before leaving the house (on billing), and I felt pretty unprepared to be honest. Given
certs One Week Out - AWS CCP As the title suggest I’m one week out from my AWS CCP test. Am I nervous? Yea. I’m confident in being smart but my confidence with test taking has kinda diminished over the past 1-2 years. So I guess you wondering how I plan to get through this?
development Why am I still doing Android Development? This is a question I’ve been thinking about and a few friends have asked. It’s a valid question with how much I talk about wanting to move to security and the steps I’m taking to get there. The answer is simple though...money. It’s not always
security I finally made it to DefCon vegas strip birds eyeI’m writing this as I sit in the airport ready to leave Vegas. I wanted to write things and feelings while they were fresh so let me tell you how this went. Back in April? I decided “I make enough to have savings for Defcon. I’
development Chain React Conference and Portland a bridge in portlandLast month I visited Portland, OR for Chain React Conference [https://infinite.red/ChainReactConf] hosted by Infinite Red. Basically you go and learn great things about React Native. Now I had 3 goals attending: 1. Finally visit Portland and try donuts 2. Learn some React Native secrets
security Security Can Be Overwhelming Since quitting my job it has been all about learning for me. As I mentioned before, this year I really started getting serious about a timeline to make a move into security. I have been doing more CTFs and taking classes on things related to security. I’ve realized that
CI/CD The Deets on Continuous Integration So if you follow me on Twitter I’ve been talking about dev ops, and CI a lot. Why? I’ve just really been into figuring out the ultimate work flow while developing. What does this mean? When I’m working I just want to focus on coding not test,
android Google's Associate Android Cert I've spent the last 2ish years really focused on being the best Android developer I could be. Between freelancing and my 9-5 I felt like I finally "made it". The issue is I'm feelings stuck again. I realize that there are still things I don't know because I've never had
android Hybrid Development Mostly on social media I advise against building hybrid apps. I have used ionic, react native (RN), and Xamarin in my mobile app career. I feel that it is really bad to advise against something without explaining the why. I’m going to explain why I advise against hybrid development,
android What a time to love Android and Google I’m writing this after Google IO ‘19 because I know I have a 1 week window before I start disliking them. 🙃 I’m going to talk about the most exciting things that came out of the conference and why you too should be excited. Camera X From a developer
goals This is Really Happening Here I am 6 days out before I present at bsides Nashville. I'm not the first speaker on my track so that's cool but I'm also not in the middle. That's right, I'm the last speaker. That means I have to keep myself calm all day. I'm excited for this
goals Android Malware Analysis Presentation Prep I stated in a previous post that I had one of my CFP (Call for Papers) proposals accepted. The following is the accepted proposal: Getting Started with Android Malware Analysis > The Android operating system has been around since 2008 and has also been open source from the beginning. Leaving things
goals CFP: What I Learned The end of last year I submitted 2 conference proposals. Talking at a conference I think is a necessary evil. I don’t really like it BUT I want to start sharing my knowledge in person. 1 of my proposals got denied and at first I didn’t understand why
how-to Adding a subdomain to AWS hosted site ** This Guide assumes you already have a site hosted on AWS ** This is a reference for adding a subdomain for a site hosted on AWS. I wanted to create a subdomain for my business site and Amazon docs are super dry. I'll break it down so we can all win.
goals New Goals It's a new year and all that fun jazz. I figured I'd publish what my goals are for this platform and my security life, SO in no particular order let's do this * Getting a certification: This has been on my goal list for like 2 years and this year I
travis ci Using Travis CI with Android If you have been following my instagram [https://www.instagram.com/keheirathadev/] then you know I have been looking into Continuous Integration/Continous Development, also known as CI/CD. Why am I doing this now? I think CI/CD can really speed up one's development. From a business perspective it
facebook Study: Facebook Selling Security Lately in the news I've been reading a lot about Facebook again. As a security lover I'm really not all that surprised about anything regarding them anymore. I'm hoping by breaking down what I know, the current discussion of their security issues, and leaving suggestions you will be more informed
mobile security Security Tips I've been wondering how I should follow up to the last post so I figured I'd give a few security tips for a working professional. Honestly these tips work for anyone but I'm going to speak directly to corporate people because that is who I've spoken to the most so
mobile security Rental Cars and Bluetooth I recently traveled far as hell and needed a rental car. Since most rental cars are up to date and NY has a “no cell phone” law while driving (you can't hold your phone in your hand) I decided to use the Bluetooth option and pair with the car’s