Last Updated on April 16, 2024 by Arnav Sharma The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act) represents a cornerstone in Australia’s national security and infrastructure protection strategy. Initially legislated in 2018 and substantially amended in 2021 and 2022, the act aims to fortify the resilience of essential services against cyber threats and other risks of national significance, introducing a framework for notice or system information event reporting in 2023. Obligations Under the SOCI Act The SOCI Act imposes comprehensive security obligations on entities involved with w ..read more

Last Updated on April 15, 2024 by Arnav Sharma In the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence, leveraging powerful AI models like OpenAI’s GPT series has become a cornerstone for developing intelligent applications. Microsoft Azure provides a platform through its Azure OpenAI Service, allowing users to deploy and manage AI models efficiently. This blog provides a step-by-step guide on using HashiCorp Terraform to provision the Azure OpenAI Service, thereby simplifying the integration of advanced AI capabilities into your applications. Prerequisites Before diving into the Terraform script, en ..read more

Last Updated on April 14, 2024 by Arnav Sharma Automating tasks on a Windows machine can significantly boost productivity and ensure important processes are run at specific times without human intervention. PowerShell, a powerful scripting solution developed by Microsoft, can be used alongside the Windows Task Scheduler to automate scripts. This blog explores how to create and manage scheduled tasks with PowerShell, ensuring your automated tasks are set up efficiently and effectively, allowing you to learn how to create and schedule PowerShell script tasks. Introduction to Task Automation wit ..read more

Last Updated on April 13, 2024 by Arnav Sharma In today’s fast-paced digital world, startups face numerous challenges, not least of which is ensuring robust cybersecurity. As the landscape of digital threats continues to evolve, the importance of a comprehensive approach to security and compliance cannot be overstated. This blog explores the critical facets of cybersecurity compliance for startups, emphasizing the significance of adopting a strategic approach to build trust, ensure data security, and foster a culture of continuous compliance. Compliance Framework and Program Cybersecurity com ..read more

Last Updated on April 12, 2024 by Arnav Sharma Demoting a domain controller within an Active Directory infrastructure is a critical task that system administrators need to handle with care to maintain the integrity and performance of their networks. Whether you’re decommissioning old hardware, reorganizing your network, or simply reducing the number of servers, the process requires a detailed understanding and a methodical approach. This guide will walk you through the steps to demote a domain controller, both gracefully and by force, using tools like Server Manager and PowerShell on platforms ..read more

Last Updated on April 12, 2024 by Arnav Sharma The error message you’re seeing, “PowerShell running script is disabled on this system,” typically occurs because PowerShell’s execution policy is set to restrict the running of scripts. The execution policy is a safety feature that controls the conditions under which PowerShell loads configuration files and runs scripts. Here’s how you can resolve this issue: Step 1: Check Current Execution Policy First, you need to check what your current execution policy is set to. Open PowerShell as an Administrator and run: Get-ExecutionPolicy This command w ..read more

Last Updated on April 12, 2024 by Arnav Sharma Terraform, a tool by HashiCorp, is widely recognized for its ability to provision and manage real-world resources in an infrastructure as code (IaC) environment. Managing the state of these resources can often become a critical aspect of infrastructure maintenance and evolution. Today, we delve into the nuances of Terraform’s syntax and commands, essential knowledge for every HashiCorp developer. terraform state mv command, an essential tool for efficiently managing resource states, especially during refactoring or restructuring your Terraform-man ..read more

Last Updated on April 12, 2024 by Arnav Sharma CCleaner, once heralded as the go-to tool for cleaning up unwanted files and optimizing Windows PCs, has been under scrutiny over the years, although many still argue that CCleaner is safe when sourced from legitimate platforms. From allegations of malware to debates on its safety, the tool has seen its fair share of headlines. Let’s delve deep into what CCleaner is, its safety, and how it stands in 2024. What is CCleaner? CCleaner, developed by Piriform and now owned by Avast since 2017, is a utility program designed to clean potentially unwante ..read more

Last Updated on April 11, 2024 by Arnav Sharma Azure Active Directory B2C is a cloud-based identity management service that allows you to manage the authentication journeys and experiences of your users in your web and mobile applications. Azure Active Directory B2C enables you to create custom identity experiences tailored to your specific business needs, such as multi-factor authentication, social login, and self-service password reset. It also supports a wide range of identity providers, including Microsoft accounts, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, and Twitter. With Azure Active Directory B2C ..read more

Last Updated on April 11, 2024 by Arnav Sharma In the world of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform by HashiCorp is a standout tool for its capability to deploy and manage infrastructure using code. A key feature of this process is the conditional creation of resources, a strategy that greatly increases both flexibility and efficiency. This blog explores the intricacies of conditional resource creation in Terraform, focusing on conditional expressions, count and for_each meta-arguments, and their practical applications in Azure environments. Understanding Condition ..read more