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Public, Private, or Hybrid Cloud?

Public, Private, or Hybrid Cloud?

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When talking about cloud strategy with Customers, or doing assessments, I often get this question: “Should we go public, private, or hybrid?” As a Cloud Architect, I could give a technical breakdown. But over time, I’ve learned the real answer depends on the business context. And usually we will explore all the possibilities. Public Cloud: When Agility Wins Public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP are the go-to choice for organizations prioritizing speed, scalability, and innovation. Common Use Cases…

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From Traditional VPNs to Cloud-Native Networking: What I Learned from CloudConnexa

From Traditional VPNs to Cloud-Native Networking: What I Learned from CloudConnexa

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Over the past few years, the cloud transformation has gone far beyond computing and storage. Even the network layer — traditionally tied to on-premise infrastructure — is evolving rapidly. For many, VPN still means hardware appliances, IPSec tunnels, and a growing mess of firewall rules. But after working with CloudConnexa by OpenVPN, I started seeing secure remote access from a new angle — one aligned with modern Zero Trust principles. Traditional VPNs: What’s Not Working Anymore In client environments, I’ve…

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How I Passed the AWS Security Specialty Exam – Lessons from the Journey

How I Passed the AWS Security Specialty Exam – Lessons from the Journey

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Earlier this year, I set a personal goal: to earn the AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification. Not just for the badge, but to push myself into mastering the strategic and technical aspects of cloud-native security on AWS—something I found increasingly relevant in my day-to-day work. This wasn’t a simple study path. It became a structured, layered project of learning, revisiting concepts, and challenging assumptions I didn’t even know I had. Why I Took the Exam I already had solid hands-on experience…

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Understanding Operating System Security: A Comparative Analysis of Linux, Windows, and macOS

Understanding Operating System Security: A Comparative Analysis of Linux, Windows, and macOS

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In today’s digital landscape, operating systems (OS) play a pivotal role in safeguarding data and systems from malicious threats. Among the prominent ones (Linux, Windows, and macOS) each offers unique security features tailored to different user needs. This blog delves into comparing their security aspects to help you make informed decisions about your OS choice. The Importance of OS Security Security is paramount in protecting sensitive data, ensuring system integrity, and maintaining user trust. Each OS has its strengths and…

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Tricks using Cloud #2: Secure SSH connection to on-premise servers

Tricks using Cloud #2: Secure SSH connection to on-premise servers

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In this episode, we learn how to secure connections to own on-prem servers using cloud tools like AWS Systems Manager. We’re talking about SSH and RDP connections, that are two protocols used for connecting to Linux or Windows O.S. These protocols can be easily attacked and someone with bad intentions can connect to your environments and – for example – encrypt your files and ask for ransom in bitcoin. Most secure action is to deny definitely from corporate network or…

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How can you make the cloud secure?

How can you make the cloud secure?

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Nowadays, cloud computing has become an integral part of business operations, but with these benefits, comes the critical need for robust security measures. By ignoring them, have impact also in our private life. Most of us have own vacations photos or any other photos as backup in the cloud, and thinking that these could be hacked, it drives us crazy. Fortunately, the shared responsibility model ensures that both cloud service providers (CSPs) and customers work together to maintain a secure…

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Lidl Cloud: a new player in Europe

Lidl Cloud: a new player in Europe

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In a surprising move, Schwarz Group, the German conglomerate that owns the Lidl supermarket chain, has entered the cloud computing sector. This step, which might seem unexpected to many, represents a significant leap for Europe in creating a local alternative to American giants like AWS and Azure and Google. Lidl has developed a cloud platform offering cloud computing services, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Initially created to manage the sensitive data of Lidl and Kaufland stores, this platform has caught the…

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