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Designing a COM library for Rust

Posted on Tuesday October 08, 2019

I interned with Microsoft as a Software Engineering Intern in the MSRC UK team in Cheltenham this past summer. I worked in the Safe Systems Programming Language (SSPL) group, which explores safe programming languages as a proactive measure against memory-safety related vulnerabilities. This blog post describes the project that I have been working on under...

Windows 10 makes backing up files easy

Posted on Tuesday October 08, 2019

To any business, ransomware means trouble. From operational disruption and revenue loss to total shutdown, it spares no part of the company. That's why it's wise to regularly back up your business data in multiple locations, including the cloud. If your computer is running on Windows 10, you're in luck because the operating system makes backing up and restoring your files as easy as pie.

5 Security issues to look out for

Posted on Monday October 07, 2019

The security of your systems and technology is a constant battle, and one you will likely never completely win. There are significant steps you can take to secure your systems, but having knowledge about your systems is one of the most effective tools. If you know how your systems can be breached, you can ensure a higher level of caution and security. Here are five common ways business systems are breached.

Cloud solutions have enduring value in healthcare

Posted on Friday October 04, 2019

We're long past the time when healthcare entities could justify being hesitant about cloud computing. It has surpassed on-site IT in terms of reliability and security if you know how to manage it properly. Just take a look at all the business benefits of cloud computing!

Verifying Android apps

Posted on Thursday October 03, 2019

Android tablets are among the most popular devices on the market today. With a wide variety of sizes and designs, users are spoiled for choice. Not only that, there are a lot of apps available on Google Play Store. Unfortunately, cybercriminals also create fake apps with malicious code - and these apps can be hard to spot.

3 Things to consider with virtualization

Posted on Wednesday October 02, 2019

Virtualization can help boost operational efficiencies like never before, but you have to understand that the benefits aren't always immediate. As with anything IT, the price to pay for perks is proper setup and fastidious implementation. Here are a few concerns you need to address before virtualizing your infrastructure.