How to configure an Automation Stitch (email alert) for CPU threshold on a Fortigate. - SecnetlinuxTo configure an Automation Stitch for CPU threshold alerts on a Fortigate, set the CPU usage threshold to 50% and create an Automation Stitch under Security Fabric. Use the GUI to select CPU Usage Statistics as the trigger and specify the email address for alerts. Alternatively, configure it via CLI by setting the SMTP server and email parameters. Test the configuration by generating traffic to exceed the CPU threshold.
4 tabletop exercises every security team should run | CSO OnlineSecurity teams should run tabletop exercises to prepare for ransomware, third-party risks, insider threats, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. These exercises help identify vulnerabilities, improve response strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Key questions for each scenario include data encryption, partner vetting, insider threat detection, and DDoS mitigation plans. Regularly conducting these exercises with relevant stakeholders, including legal and communications teams, enhances overall cybersecurity readiness.
Build a Command-Line App with Python in 7 Easy Steps - KDnuggetsThis tutorial guides readers through building a command-line TO-DO list app in Python using the argparse and os modules. It covers creating a project directory, setting up an argument parser, and defining functions to add, list, and remove tasks. The tutorial also includes steps to parse command-line arguments and run the app. It concludes with suggestions for further improvements, such as error handling and adding task priorities. The tutorial emphasizes learning by building and provides a link to the complete code on GitHub.
Containerize Python Apps with Docker in 5 Easy Steps - KDnuggetsThis post from KDnuggets outlines a five-step process to containerize Python applications using Docker. It covers installing Docker, coding a Python application, creating a Dockerfile, building the Docker image, and running the Docker container. The tutorial uses a command-line TO-DO list app as an example and emphasizes the benefits of Docker for managing dependencies and creating isolated, reproducible environments.
Azure Application registrations, Enterprise Apps, and managed identities - adatumThis post provides information on Azure application registrations, enterprise applications, and managed identities. It explains the purpose of application registrations and the trust relationship established between Microsoft's identity platform and custom applications. It also discusses enterprise applications as the application identity within Azure AD and the relationship between app registrations and enterprise applications. Additionally, the post covers managed identities and their role in assigning identities to Azure resources. The author aims to clarify these concepts in the context of authentication in Azure.
