cybersecurity
What is a Reverse Path Forwarding check and how does it work on FortiGates?
A quick intro to RPF check concepts
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What's the difference between docstrings and comments in python code?
A helpful tip for knowing when to use one vs the other.
cybersecurity
What comes first on FortiGate: routing or security actions?
In this case, the destination is more important than the journey.
cybersecurity
What is NAT and what are the practical benefits?
A walk-through of this popular (and important) network concept.
cybersecurity
What are security policies and how do they operate on FortiGates?
A brief walk-through of firewall policies and how they function.
cybersecurity
What are FortiGate VDOMs and why are they useful?
A quick high-level review of the VDOM feature
coding-101
What are dictionaries in python?
Exploring the structured data concept
cybersecurity
What are interface roles and aliases used for on FortiGates?
An easy refresher on some super helpful UI features.
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.