Cybersecurity & Compliance Hub

Modern security requires multiple layers: network defense, threat detection, secure development, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. This hub covers enterprise-grade security patterns and implementations.

Core Security Articles

1. OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect: The Complete Guide

Topics: OAuth 2.0 flows, OpenID Connect, tokens, authentication, authorization

A comprehensive guide to OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect - understand authorization flows, tokens, and best practices for secure authentication.

Audience: Backend developers, security engineers

2. Zero Trust Architecture: Beyond the Perimeter

Topics: Zero trust, identity-based security, micro-segmentation, SASE

A comprehensive guide to Zero Trust security - understand the principles, implementation, and how to secure modern distributed systems.

Audience: Security architects, DevOps engineers

3. Container Security Fundamentals: Images, Registry, and Runtime

Topics: Container security, Docker, Kubernetes, image scanning, runtime protection

A comprehensive guide to container security - understand container security best practices from image building to runtime protection.

Audience: DevOps engineers, platform engineers

4. Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Topics: WAF deployment, rule configuration, OWASP protection, bot mitigation

A comprehensive guide to Web Application Firewalls - understand deployment strategies, rule configurations, and protection against web attacks.

Audience: Security engineers, DevOps

5. DDoS Protection Strategies

Topics: DDoS mitigation, volumetric attacks, application-layer protection, CDN security

A comprehensive guide to DDoS protection - understand attack types, mitigation strategies, and building resilient infrastructure.

Audience: Infrastructure engineers, security teams

6. SIEM and Log Management

Topics: SIEM implementation, log aggregation, threat detection, security analytics

A comprehensive guide to SIEM and log management - understand SIEM architecture, log analysis, and building security monitoring capabilities.

Audience: Security operations, SOC analysts

4. Top 7 SOC 2 Compliance Automation Tools for AWS and GCP in 2025

Topics: SOC 2 compliance, automation tools, evidence collection, audit readiness, compliance monitoring

Comprehensive guide to SOC 2 compliance automation tools including Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, and others. Learn how to reduce compliance burden by 60-80% while improving security posture.

Audience: CTOs, compliance officers, security leaders, DevOps engineers

2. How to Secure Go Microservices for HIPAA Compliance: A CTO’s Guide

Topics: HIPAA compliance, Go security, encryption at rest, audit logging, access control, PHI protection

Complete guide to building HIPAA-compliant Go microservices with encryption, audit logging, and access control patterns. Includes practical code examples for healthcare systems.

Audience: CTOs, backend engineers, healthcare tech teams, security architects

3. Rust vs. Go for Zero-Trust Architecture: Which Language is More Secure?

Topics: Zero-trust architecture, Rust security, Go security, language comparison, memory safety

Comprehensive comparison of Rust and Go for implementing zero-trust security architecture with code examples and security guarantees.

Audience: Security architects, systems engineers, DevOps teams

4. Enterprise VPN vs. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): 2025 Security Comparison

Topics: VPN vs ZTNA, zero-trust network access, network security, migration strategy, cost analysis

Detailed comparison of traditional VPN and modern Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) with migration path and cost analysis.

Audience: Enterprise security teams, network architects, CTOs

5. Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, GCP Best Practices

Topics: IAM best practices, network security, data encryption, compliance logging, incident response, multi-cloud security

Comprehensive guide to securing cloud infrastructure across major providers with code examples for authentication, encryption, and incident response automation.

Audience: Cloud architects, DevOps engineers, security engineers

6. Zero Trust Architecture: Implementation Guide

Topics: Zero Trust principles, multi-step authentication, passwordless auth (WebAuthn), microsegmentation, behavioral analytics

Moving beyond perimeter security to verify every access request with identity-based access control and continuous risk assessment.

Audience: Security architects, enterprise security teams

7. API Security: OAuth2, Rate Limiting, CSRF Protection

Topics: OAuth2 authorization flows, refresh token rotation, rate limiting algorithms, CORS, CSRF protection, SQL injection prevention

Beyond JWT: comprehensive API security covering authentication, authorization, rate limiting strategies, and attack prevention.

Audience: Backend developers, API architects, security engineers

8. Secrets Management & Rotation Across Cloud Providers

Topics: HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault, dynamic credentials, encryption at rest, audit logging, secret scanning in CI/CD

Implementing secure secret lifecycle management with rotation, audit trails, and integration across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Audience: DevOps engineers, platform engineers, security operations

9. Advanced Threat Detection: SIEM, EDR, ML Anomaly Detection

Topics: SIEM log aggregation, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), behavioral monitoring, machine learning anomaly detection, incident response automation

Multi-layered threat detection combining log analysis, endpoint monitoring, behavioral baselines, and automated response playbooks.

Audience: Security operations teams, threat hunters, security engineers

10. Security Compliance & Audit: PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC2, ISO27001

Topics: PCI-DSS 12 requirements, HIPAA Privacy & Security Rule, SOC 2 Type I/II, ISO 27001 controls, compliance monitoring

Navigate major compliance frameworks with implementation checklists, audit procedures, and continuous compliance monitoring.

Audience: Compliance officers, security leaders, audit teams, CTOs

11. Zero Trust Architecture: Complete Implementation Guide 2025

Topics: Zero Trust principles, identity verification, device posture checking, microsegmentation, continuous verification, session monitoring

Complete implementation guide to Zero Trust architecture with MFA, device compliance, network segmentation, and anomaly detection.

Audience: Security architects, enterprise security teams, DevOps engineers

12. Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR): Deployment Guide

Topics: EDR fundamentals, agent deployment, threat detection, incident response, behavioral monitoring, threat hunting

Comprehensive guide to deploying EDR solutions for endpoint security and threat detection.

Audience: Security operations teams, threat hunters, security engineers

13. Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Topics: CSPM tools, cloud security monitoring, misconfiguration detection, compliance scanning, remediation automation

Complete guide to Cloud Security Posture Management including automated compliance scanning, misconfiguration detection, and remediation strategies for AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Audience: Cloud security teams, DevOps engineers, compliance officers

14. Vulnerability Management: Scanning, Prioritization, and Remediation

Topics: Vulnerability scanning, CVE prioritization, risk-based remediation, patch management, vulnerability lifecycle

Comprehensive guide to vulnerability management including automated scanning, risk-based prioritization, and remediation workflows for reducing attack surface.

Audience: Security operations, DevSecOps teams, IT administrators

15. Supply Chain Security: SBOM and Dependency Scanning

Topics: Software Bill of Materials, dependency scanning, supply chain security, SBOM formats, vulnerability detection

Complete guide to supply chain security including SBOM generation (SPDX, CycloneDX), dependency scanning with Trivy, Grype, and protecting against supply chain attacks.

Audience: DevOps engineers, security teams, compliance officers

16. Incident Response Automation: SOAR Platforms

Topics: SOAR platforms, incident automation, playbook development, threat response orchestration, security workflow

Complete guide to incident response automation with SOAR platforms including playbook development, automated triage, and integration with existing security tools.

Audience: Security operations teams, SOC analysts, DevSecOps engineers

Learning Paths

For Enterprise Security Teams

1. Foundation → Zero Trust Architecture
2. Implementation → Cloud Security Best Practices
3. Detection → Advanced Threat Detection
4. Compliance → Security Compliance & Audit

For API & Backend Security

1. Start Here → API Security: OAuth2 & Rate Limiting
2. Secret Management → Secrets Management & Rotation
3. Architecture → Cloud Security Best Practices

For Compliance & Risk Management

1. Requirements Overview → Security Compliance & Audit
2. Implementation Patterns → Zero Trust Architecture
3. Monitoring → Advanced Threat Detection

Quick Reference

Security Frameworks Covered

Cloud Providers Covered

• AWS: IAM, S3 encryption, CloudTrail, Lambda, Secrets Manager, WAF
• Azure: Azure AD, Key Vault, Application Gateway, Log Analytics
• GCP: IAM, Cloud KMS, VPC Security, Cloud Audit Logs

Technologies & Tools

• Authentication: OAuth2, WebAuthn, SAML, MFA
• Encryption: TLS 1.2+, AES-256, RSA, ECDSA
• Threat Detection: SIEM, EDR, behavioral analytics, ML anomaly detection
• Compliance: Vault, Secrets Manager, Key Vault, compliance monitoring

Glossary

• SIEM: Security Information & Event Management - centralized log analysis
• EDR: Endpoint Detection & Response - endpoint-level threat hunting
• Zero Trust: Security model verifying every access request
• mTLS: Mutual TLS authentication between services
• RBAC: Role-Based Access Control
• APT: Advanced Persistent Threat - sophisticated attackers

Related Resources

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• OWASP Top 10
• AWS Security Best Practices
• Azure Security Center
• GCP Security Command Center