cybersecurity
What are interface roles and aliases used for on FortiGates?
An easy refresher on some super helpful UI features.
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coding-101
What's the difference between a parameter and an argument?
Another pair of terms that are easy to confuse.
cybersecurity
What's the difference between vulnerabilities, exploits, and exposures?
Clarifying some popular terms.
devops
What are functions in python and how do they work?
An introduction to functions and how they work.
cybersecurity
Why are some techniques for generating random data in python more secure than others?
Is "random" really random? Let's find out.
coding-101
What are common data types for python?
A brief introduction into data types for python.
cybersecurity
What's the difference between "Active-Passive" and "Active-Active" HA modes in FortiGates?
A brief description of HA modes on FortiGates
devops
What's the difference between "underlay" and "overlay" links in SD-WAN?
A quick explanation for underlay and overlay networks.
cybersecurity
What are the logical elements that make up FortiGate SD-WAN?
A quick break-down of FortiGate SD-WAN components.
cybersecurity
What is IPsec and how does it work?
An introduction to IPsec concepts.
cybersecurity
What's the difference between flow-based and proxy-based inspection modes in Fortigate firewalls?
A brief walk-through of the different inspection modes for Fortigate.
devops
Why is sshd still allowing password auth despite updating config file?
A simple answer to an interesting symptom