How the SAML Standard Provides Single Sign-On Services

November 24, 2021

Single Sign-On and zero trust networks depend on securely passing identification details back and forth between users, identity providers, and service providers. SAML is the glue that lets that happen. Read More »

DNS was designed over 30 years ago, back when security wasn’t a primary focus of the internet. Without extra protection, it’s possible for MITM attackers to spoof records and lead users to phishing sites. DNSSEC puts a stop to that, and it’s easy to turn on. Read More »

Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) provides a very useful interface for storing objects in redudant cloud storage, where you don’t have to worry about the underlying hardware. On top of being a service offered by Amazon, it’s also an industry standard API, and there are many services compatible with it. Read More »

What if there was a command which would let you, in an easy-to-read format, view all of the hardware in your Linux system? Welcome to lshw, the great tool often overlooked even by seasoned Linux professionals. Read More »

Zoom, the popular video conferencing app that only gained more popularity during the pandemic, has reportedly discontinued its ChromeOS web app, causing problems for some. If Zoom stopped working on your Chromebook, it’s because there’s a new web-based app you need to use. Read More »

Let’s be honest, mid-range gaming phones are more than powerful enough for most mobile titles. But gamers love to have it all, and that’s why ASUS is launching the $1,100 ROG Phone 5s and $1,300 ROG Phone 5s Pro. These puppies are totally overkill, and that’s the whole point. Read More »