"Navigating the Future: Insights and Innovations in Tech"

Welcome to the latest edition of UberEther's Newsletter, where we delve deep into the evolving landscapes of Identity, Security, DevOps, Compliance, and Tools/Projects. In a world where technology is not just an enabler but the backbone of innovation and security, understanding the nuances of these key areas is more crucial than ever. From the challenges posed by deep fakes and the imperative of robust identity management to navigating the complexities of compliance and the cutting-edge developments in DevOps and tools, this edition is curated to equip you with the knowledge to stay ahead in the tech arena.

As UberEther continues to pioneer solutions that not only address our clients' security and access control needs but also transform organizational capabilities, we invite you to explore the insights and thought leadership presented in our newsletter. Each article has been selected for its relevance and potential to spark innovation within your projects and strategies.

Join us as we explore the pressing issues, groundbreaking technologies, and strategic approaches that are shaping the future of technology. Whether you're looking to enhance your understanding of current security challenges, explore innovative tools and projects, or stay abreast of compliance standards and DevOps advancements, this edition has something for every tech enthusiast and professional.

Let's embark on this journey of discovery and innovation together, turning the challenges of today into the opportunities of tomorrow.

Identity:

1. In a GenAI world. Only Identity Matters. - Time to Read: 5 minutes I recently had to do some thinking about Identity and with the recent surge of deepfakes, the one thing that is clear is that Identity has become the most critical problem.
2. On Reviewing Employee Accesses Managed Through Okta - Time to Read: 14 minutes The Platform Security team was requested to lead efforts to review user access permissions in Okta. During this project, we had to deal with our legacy configurations and practices. Because of this, the "by design" and "by default" management wasn’t ideal.

Security:??

1. Your Security Program Is Shit - Time to Read: 4 minutes It is. And everyone knows it. I know it, you know it, your nonna who got her identity stolen and is now on the hook for $100k worth of Ethcoin or whatever the fuck those things are called knows it, and your computer nerd with a little bit of charisma CISO knows it, too.
2. Microsoft Breach?—?What Happened? What Should Azure Admins Do? - Time to Read: 10 minutes On January 25, 2024, Microsoft published a blog post that detailed their recent breach at the hands of “Midnight Blizzard”. In this blog post, I will explain the attack path “Midnight Blizzard” used and what Azure admins and defenders should do to protect themselves from similar attacks.

DevOps:

1. We migrated to Grafana’s LGTM stack, here is the story - Time to Read: 5 minutes LGTM stands for Loki, Grafana, Tempo and Mimir. It’s Grafana’s tool stack that enables logs, metrics, and traces to be collected and visualized within a single stack of tools that works in harmony.

Compliance:?

1. AWS Control Tower receives DoD Impact Level 4 and 5 authorization - Time to Read: 10 minutes Starting today, AWS Control Tower is authorized for Department of Defense Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide Impact Levels 4 and 5 (DoD SRG IL4 and IL5) in the AWS GovCloud (US-East and US-West) Regions.?
2. CMMC 2.0 and The Zero-Trust Strategy: How the DOD is Accelerating Cybersecurity Across the Defense-Industrial Base - Time to Read: 7 minutes During the peak of the Cold War, the Department of Defense (DOD) launched its Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), pioneering one of the earliest iterations of the modern day Internet.

Tools/Projects:?

1. QueryGPT - Time to Read: 6 minutes Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT have captured the spotlight within the tech industry, inspiring developers to explore a myriad of ingenious applications.?
2. Using Mermaid + ChatGPT for Test Case generation and management - Time to Read: 4 minutes - This is a brief walkthrough of how Mermaid diagramming can be used to support user journey mapping and test case generation, for your applications. As you can see there are quite a number of conditions and paths through the application, all of which could require test coverage.

About UberEther?

UberEther is a full-stack technology integrator that builds innovative solutions for our clients and turns their security and access control needs into a value-added enabler that transforms the organization in previously impossible ways.

More than anything, though, we want to be a partner in your success. We want to work with you to meet your larger security goals, turning what many see as an obstacle into an asset.

In Conclusion?

As we conclude this edition of UberEther's Newsletter, we hope the insights and discussions presented have been enlightening and inspiring. The realms of Identity, Security, DevOps, Compliance, and Tools/Projects are not just foundational to the tech industry; they are the driving forces shaping its future. We encourage you to explore these topics further and engage with the content to enhance your professional knowledge and skills. Stay tuned for our next issue, where we will continue to bring you the latest trends, innovations, and thought leadership from the world of technology. Thank you for joining us on this journey of discovery and growth.