In an unexpected turn of events, thousands of flights were temporarily grounded on Friday due to a major global IT outage. This incident underscores the critical importance of having robust disaster recovery plans in place, especially for industries that rely heavily on technology, such as aviation. As businesses and travelers grapple with the fallout, the
The Growing Need for Disaster Recovery in Sports Events With the growing popularity of sports events, security has become a central concern for organizers and participants. Recently, we have seen an increase in the implementation of advanced technologies to ensure the physical integrity of spectators. But did you know that digital security is equally crucial?
Imagine booting a computer without any internal storage. That’s exactly what Ersei, a computer science student at Purdue and open-source developer, achieved by booting Linux directly from Google Drive. This groundbreaking experiment showcases the potential of innovative solutions and the importance of reliable online backup services for seamless and secure data access. A Leap into
In July 2024, a series of newly discovered vulnerabilities in a widely used open-source software utility sent shockwaves through the iOS and MacOS ecosystems. These bugs, found in Cocoapods, could potentially impact thousands of popular apps, including TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Netflix, Microsoft Teams, Facebook Messenger, and many others. Despite the open-source components being patched, DevOps