DevOps

As the security landscape continues to evolve, so do the threats that businesses face online. Cloudflare's Application Security Report 2024 provides a comprehensive update on the latest trends in internet application security, offering key insights into the growing complexities of cyber threats. Here, we will dive into three critical insights: the rise in DDoS attacks, the prevalence of bot traffic, and the security risks associated with third-party scripts in enterprise applications.

CDN stands for Content Delivery Network. It’s a quick and efficient way to deliver content from your website or application to the user by using their geographical location. It uses a network of servers across the world (also called POPs – ‘points of presence’). When the user requests information from a website using a CDN, they are automatically connected to the closer server (called ‘the edge server’), ensuring a fast and reliable online experience.

About a year ago in the office, my life changed forever when I first started using ChatGPT.

I work for a web development firm based in Prince George, BC, called ABC Web Link. We specialize in developing ConcreteCMS websites for individuals and organizations. While we host a variety of content management systems (CMS) like WordPress, we prefer to develop websites on ConcreteCMS due to its ease of use and reliability.

Choosing the right domain name is a critical step in establishing your online presence. Your domain name is often the first impression visitors will have of your site, so it’s essential to get it right. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process of conducting a domain name search, provide tips for selecting the perfect name, and answer some common questions to ensure your success.

When you’re setting up a website, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right domain name. But did you know that the part of the domain that comes after the dot is just as crucial? Welcome to the world of TLDs, or top-level domains. Let’s dive into what they are, why they matter, and how to choose the best one for your website.

URLs, or Uniform Resource Locators, are the web addresses guiding you to specific internet pages. Knowing the structure of a URL can enhance your web navigation and website management skills. This guide will break down the parts of a URL and explain their structure and format.

Ever wondered why your browser remembers your login details, or why ads seem to know exactly what you were searching for yesterday? Thank you cookies for that! But what happens when these tiny data trackers start to take up too much space or compromise your privacy? That’s when you might think about clearing them out. But should you? Let’s dive in.

Have you ever tried to visit your favorite website, only for your browser to spit out a confusing error that says “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN”? What does that even mean, and why should you care? Well, don't worry! You're not alone in this digital conundrum, and I'm here to help you navigate through these murky internet waters.

Have you ever landed on a webpage and thought, "Wow, how did they do that?" or found yourself frustrated by a site not behaving as it should on your device? Welcome to the club! It's here, in these moments of curiosity and frustration, that a powerful tool hidden in plain sight becomes our best friend: the 'Inspect Element' feature found in most web browsers' developer tools. But what is it, and why should you care? Let's dive in and demystify this tool, giving you the power to peek behind the curtain of any website you visit.

Experiencing issues while trying to access websites can be frustrating. Often, these issues are related to DNS (Domain Name System) problems. DNS is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses. Troubleshooting DNS issues requires a systematic approach to identify and resolve the root cause.