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An nftables default-drop ruleset for a server, without a lockout

Write a small nftables inbound policy that drops by default, allows SSH and web ports, and loads safely over a remote session with a check and a rollback.

Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Negative tests: what your security suite should prove fails

A list of negative test cases every web service should have: expired tokens, wrong roles, oversized input, replayed requests and tampered fields.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework: who uses it and why

The NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework is used by UK essential service operators. Who it is for, how it is structured and a simple way to start.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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NATS authentication options: token, user, NKey, TLS and JWT

A plain comparison of NATS authentication methods and when each one fits, from shared tokens to NKeys and decentralized JWT, plus TLS advice.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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What are name constraints, and why should a private CA have them?

Name constraints limit which names a private CA can issue for. The RFC 5280 extension, an openssl example, and how it shrinks a leaked CA key's damage.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
Security Guides

MySQL TLS: require_secure_transport and client ssl-mode explained

Server settings can force encrypted MySQL connections, but clients still need ssl-mode VERIFY_IDENTITY to stop impostors. Here is how the pieces fit.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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MySQL LOAD DATA LOCAL: why local_infile is off and when to enable it

LOAD DATA LOCAL lets a server ask a client for files. Learn the risk, the MySQL 8.4 defaults and how to enable it safely for a single import.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Mutual NDA for a security tool evaluation: what to share and what not

An NDA lets a vendor and a buyer talk about real systems. What it should cover, what it cannot protect, and what to keep out of an evaluation entirely.

Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Does the update verification key have to be unique per device?

ETSI EN 303 645 says a manufacturer public key for update checks need not be unique per device, but shared symmetric update keys must not be shared.

Oct 18, 20263 min read

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