LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Concerned football fan George Mussah has come open rebuking the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Walter Nyamilandu for his fifth bid at the association. The call comes as FAM’s annual general election is scheduled for December this year.

“Enough of Walter Nyamilandu at Malawi FA”-Mussah

Mafco have reached the semifinals of the Airtel Top 8 Cup following a 1-1 draw with Kamuzu Barracks at Civo Stadium. The two teams drew 0-0 in the first leg of the tie and Mafco have sailed through due to the away goal scored today.

Away goal helps Mafco reach Airtel semis

Malawi Defence Force team Kamuzu Barracks will host their brothers in arms Mafco FC at Civo Stadium in the Airtel Top 8 Cup. Ted Kalinda, Kamuzu Barracks coach, said his boys are geared to fight. “We played a goalless in the first leg, now we are playing at home and this is another advantage to us to proceed,” said Kalinda.

Military teams in fight for Airtel Money

You are here: Home Topic News and Announcements Como Assistir O Resultado Da Loteria Ao Civo minimo para apostar em bet365-cassinos online no Brasil permitem jogar com dinheiro de verdade.

quanto tempo demora pra cair os dolares do poker star

In August, FAM decided to ban Mzuzu Stadium alongside Lilongwe’s Civo Stadium over poor state of the pitch, poor players’ tunnel, missing technical benches, poor condition of perimeter fence, poor dressing rooms, no public address system and ...

Northern Region football lovers demand reopening of Mzuzu Stadium

Malawi breaking news publishing 24 hours a day news about Malawi, Malawi Business, Malawi Tourism, Malawi Politics, Malawi News

Mkumano wa Achewa set for Oct. 14

By Lovemore Khomo In a match that began at a slow pace, spectators witnessed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets carrying the day with a 0-2 win against Civil Sporting Club in Airtel Top 8 match on Wednesday at Civo Stadium Maxwell Phodo’s 34th minute stunner outside 18 yard-box and Hassan Kajoke’s 72nd earned the people’s team

Bullets win 2-0 against Civo Sporting Club

President Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in the city of Nacala in the Republic of Mozambique where he is expected to attend the inauguration of the rehabilitated, expanded, and upgraded Nacala port infrastructure. Chakwera landed on Saturday at 9:45am ...

Chakwera says Nacara Port critical for Malawi`s transport…arrives in Mozambique

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has left the country through the Kamuzu International Airport for Mozambique where he is expected to attend launch of the newly rehabilitated Nacala Port.

Chakwera off to Mozambique

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-As the chase for the TNM Superleague slot in the Malawi’s Central region Chipiku Premier division league continues in week 6, area 49-based side Leyman Panthers FC have plotted an attack on Mchinji-based side Villa FC as they meet this afternoon at Champions Stadium in Mponela,

Chipiku League: Leyman for Villa at Champions Stadium

Civo

civo

274 Stories To Learn About Software

102 Stories To Learn About Open Source Software

106 Stories To Learn About Community

Let's learn about via these 59 free stories. They are ordered by most time reading created on HackerNoon. Visit the to find the most read stories about any technology. Diversity /Learn Repo "Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in." - Martin Luther King Jr. 1. Building a Diverse and Inclusive Crypto Team: Insights from Gracy Chen Gracy Chen is the Managing Director at a blockchain-based company, Bitget. 2. A Q&A With Kunal Kushwaha on Diversity, Open Source, and the Power of "Just Getting Started" Hear Kunal Kushwaha's story - DevRel Manager at Civo, founder of Community Classroom and Kubeworld + Twilio Developer Searchlight Honoree 3. Understanding the Potential of Female Founders in Blockchain Understanding the Potential of Female Founders in Blockchain. 4. How to Tackle Recruiter Bias Using AI [Infographic] A look at how to use artificial intelligence to solve for recruiting bias in the workplace. 5. Interviewing in San Francisco: 3 Bizarre Short Stories ☝️Real Toilet from a Co-working Space in SF—On Finding my cultural fit in San Francisco... 6. Everything you need to know about Microsoft Codess! As the new year commences and I look back at the year that has been, I recall the frame of mind I had been in around this time last year. A sea of missed opportunities had completely bogged me down and while all my peers were engrossed in competitive programming, it completely repelled me. That is when my knight in shining armour, Microsoft’s Codess programme, completely swept me off my feet. And I remember browsing the internet (just like you) to get any tiny bit of information about it, but was unable to find many resources. So here is the one-stop guide to the Microsoft Codess programme for India! 7. I Just Got Banned from r/Bitcoin - The Irony Is Strong With This One However scarce or unknown it may be in the crypto and Blockchain sector, I have never stopped and I have never pulled back, even when even today, in my part, when I talk to him about this technology and of course Bitcoin (BTC), a laugh is what I get. 8. Negotiating for Success: Developing Effective Communication Skills Advancing Women in Product - NY Chapter 9. How to Protect Myself Against Sexism in the Workplace In the era of #metoo and Harvey Weinstein, people are becoming more and more aware of harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Society should thank the brave women who stood up and created a better culture for us, but sexism still happens. It can range from unwanted physical advances to unfair pay to getting passed up for a promotion. The work isn’t done yet. We need to continue to fight to make things equal and safe for women in the workplace. To contribute fighting sexism in society, we need to start at our own workplaces. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from sexism in the workplace. 10. Data from a Female Point of View Why you need more women in data science nowMade with ❤ by Formulate.by 11. Introducing HanafundMe.com: the Crowdfunding Platform for Women Starting up business, if you are cash strapped, can be pretty tough. It is still workable, but the journey is longer. Having extra funds helps you sustain your business operations and makes it easier to scale for growth. 12. More Proof that Venture Capitalists Don’t Care About Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion Venture Capital is already known for being remarkably not diverse. Yet despite some investors being blasted for tone-deaf actions in June related to racial equity, most have not taken any lessons from the past, and fewer have updated their investment strategies to acknowledge their complicity in propagating inequality. 13. Why are Software Developers Predominantly Male If your mental image of a computer programmer is young, male and often bespectacled, you’d be pretty close to the money. Google recently revealed that only17% of its technical workforce are female. 14. Does Hiring for Culture Affect Diversity? Can your company hire for both diversity and culture? Learn how to prioritize and balance both through talent intelligence and psychological data. 15. The Importance of Building a Diverse, Well-Rounded Engineering Team Every individual has strengths and weaknesses; it’s easy as a hiring manager to hire people who display similar strengths as yourself. That’s because these strengths are easier to identify since you have experience and interest in said area and more confidence in your evaluation. However, people like you may also have similar blindspots. These blindspots, amplified on a group of people, will become much more detrimental. As a manager, I would want to reduce the number of weak areas on my team. 16. Explore Why You Should Include AI in Your Recruitment Strategy Why using AI in your recruitment strategy may help you have a more balanced hiring process for your company by avoiding recruiter bias and improving efficiency. 17. What's In a Name? Vanessa Pappas goes over the importance of a name. 18. Women + Money = It’s Time to Merge Life is complicated but investing doesn’t have to be. 19. Empowering Women in Blockchain: Breaking Barriers and Driving Innovation Empowering women in blockchain is essential for greater innovation and progress. Breaking barriers and supporting women-led startups can drive change. 20. Internapp Introduction: Africa's first Time-Bound Staffing Application As the novel Covid19 rages on deconstructing business systems and structures in its wake, companies and organizations have taken to their shelters administering pay cuts and orchestrating massive retrenchment in order to meet up demands of current reality. 21. The Rise of Women VC Emerging Fund Managers: Episode 1 22. The Gender Gap in the Tech Industry is Due to a Combination of Systemic and Cultural Factors Sharing experiences on how to overcome gender discrimination and practice yourself every day for things you love. 23. Culture Eats Diversity for Breakfast At a group job interview for a San Francisco startup, a woman hiring manager shot a Nerf arrow at my head to demonstrate the cliché “play hard” mentality in an interview setting. At first, I was embarrassed to be singled out in this way. Then, I was appalled. I wondered why any professional would do this, let alone a woman to another woman. The answer: company culture. 24. "Can You Hear Me OK?" The Benefits of Remote Work When I started studying computer science in 2003, working for a Big Tech company was a dream almost impossible to reach for me. I was born and raised in Spain, and that’s also where I went to college. Studying over 5,000 miles away from the tech scene of Silicon Valley had an interesting effect on me, I’d watch Apple’s tech events and Microsoft’s product announcements as if they were Hollywood movies. I could never imagine myself being part of them. 25. How This Minority-Owned CPA Firm is Bridging The Diversity Gap This new minority-owned CPA firm moves a step closer to bridging the diversity gap with similar progressive organizations. 26. #MyStartInTech: Interview with Sanchali Pal, Founder, Joro.Tech In this interview, Sanchali Pal, Founder, Joro.Tech, talks about how she got her start in the tech world. 27. Living in the world of AI - The Human Transformation Today, if you stop and ask anyone working in a technology company, “What is the one thing that would help them change the world or make them grow faster than anyone else in their field?”  The answer would be Data. Yes, data is everything. Because data can essentially change, cure, fix, and support just about any problem. Data is the truth behind everything from finding a cure for cancer to studying the shifting weather patterns. 28. Debunking Diversity and Inclusion Myths in Big Tech A recent controversial post written by a former Microsoft manager gets dissected and broken down with data that shows the author's biases and false narrative. 29. Esports is not a f*cking game to me I recently realized my perspective on Esports has always been a unique one. I've been able to experience Esports from a perspective that makes it a serious topic to me. Even among the numerous other Esports professionals I have met, I know my real day to day life and experiences are vastly different. 30. From Bros to Racial Profiling: More Bizarre Interview Stories “I’m so glad we’re getting along,” said the founder while he dry erased the board in the large WeWork conference room for the group waiting outside. “Do you want to have lunch now?” 31. Diversity & Inclusion: 5 Best Practices Towards a Great Place to Work Struggling with diversity and inclusion goals for your organizations? Here’re a few handy tips you can follow to achieve your goals... 32. Diversity Can Solve the Tech Staffing Crisis Big tech and the prestige universities are not going to solve the tech staffing crisis for us. We must take responsibility at the grass roots and it can be achi 33. Going beyond StartUp Revenue and Traffic metrics! What areas of transparency do companies cover? 34. White Employees Are Heavily Over-Represented In Tech Leadership I collected and analyzed employment data by race for 57 of the biggest tech employers in the US (1). Here are the top level conclusions: 35. The Modern Day Black Samurai and The Potential of Netflix's New Merchandising Shop Learn how Netflix is branching out into eCommerce by launching Netflix.shop, which takes an inclusive approach by featuring merchandise from diverse artists. 36. How to Hire Your First Autistic Employees Disclosure: I'm the owner of Spectroomz, which is currently in YC's startup school trying to solve the autism employment gap. 37. Addressing the Dissonance of Workplace Diversity and Inclusion There is confusing dissonance in the workplace when it comes to diversity & inclusion. Companies claim to foster inclusive culture but is that truly the case? 38. The Best Practices for DEI at Your Nonprofit Tackling systemic inequities rooted in white supremacist culture is challenging to do at any organization. 39. Can we Make the Metaverse More Inclusive? While the metaverse promises entertaining experiences for users, its user landscape may be problematic in terms of inclusivity. We discuss! 40. Negotiating Your Salary: How To Play This Game It’s not news that women often make less money than men for the same jobs. What many of us don’t know is that our negotiation skills are partly to blame. Linda Babcock, professor of economics at Carnegie Mellon university and co-author of Ask for It: How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation to Get What They Really Want, has been researching the pay gap between men and women for over a decade. 41. Diversity in Gaming: Art & Design that Reflects Reality The popularity of online, PC and gaming apps skyrocketed during the Covid pandemic. [42. On June 5 2020, Ohanian Resigned From Reddit’s Board, Asking To Be Replaced By A Black Candidate](https://hackernoon.com/on-june-5-2020-ohanian-resigned-from-reddits-board-asking-to-be-replaced-by-a-black-candidate-aga3u5h) What Alexis Ohanian should have done. 43. Why Hiring Globally Diverse Talent Will Make You More Likely to Succeed A 2018 study by BCG found that companies with diverse management teams generate 19% more revenue through innovation than management teams with below-average diversity scores. 44. Hacking the Way Business is Done With Diversity [Infographic] Understanding how diversity should properly be represented through business and the supply chain. 45. Why is Software Development So Hard? Complicated code bases. Bare-bones specifications. Tight deadlines. If these sound familiar, you’re not alone. Software development is a difficult field to work in, despite being one of the fastest growing in the United States. Developers burn out quickly and often. In fact, one survey shows burnout rates of nearly 60% among tech workers. 46. How to Support #WomenInTech As a 19-Year-Old Korean woman, my journey into the tech industry has been fraught with difficulties that many people are fortunate enough to not even be aware of. Though statistics vary, only 20% of the U.S. tech industry is female, though obviously we make up around half the work-force. According to a WEF Gender Gap report, the situation is even more difficult in Korea, where: 47. Hacking the Way Business is Done With Diversity [Infographic] Understanding how diversity should properly be represented through business and the supply chain. 48. Managing Diversity in the Workplace: Building an Inclusive Organizational Culture Diversity in the workplace is increasingly becoming a top priority for all organizational leaders. Initially, workplace diversity was merely a tick in the box with a narrow focus on just hiring professionals from different age, geographical and gender groups. The conversation has now matured significantly, with expansion not only in the scope of what diversity in the workplace entails, but also how it pans out. Let’s dive deep into the various aspects of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 49. Diversity in Tech: 3 Actionable Steps for More-Inclusive Tech Teams Diversity in tech is needed for so many reasons: 50. Why Women Startups Can't Move Ahead? The title itself will invite many feedback and opinion. Nevertheless, I am just sharing my thoughts here. 51. Ash Coleman, Head of DEI at Credit Karma, talks about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work Federico Toledo, wraps up season three of Quality Sense with an illuminating interview with a leader in the DEI space. 52. America Needs Harriet Tubman This Juneteenth and Every Day Afterwards Harriet Tubman is THE woman America needs NOW! Over a century ago, Harriet Tubman built a coalition of whites and blacks, men and women. 53. Hungry for More | Supporting Women in Emerging Tech The Bigger Pie is an organisation supporting women in blockchain filled with inspiring & fascinating women. Founder Bridget Greenwood joins HN for an AMA. 54. What, Why and How: Outreachy 101 I got selected for Outreachy'19 with Fedora and thought I should document the entire process for other curious souls looking to participate! :) 55. 6 Guardrails Against GroupThink for Smarter Startup Decision Making When you are part of a group, do you speak up and voice your opinion or avoid criticism and choose a path of less conflicts. When popularity takes priority over individual responsibility, people develop a tendency to conform to ideas and beliefs that lead to conservative thinking, ignore potential signs of failure, and make decisions with incomplete and biased information leading to groupthink. 56. Improving Communication With Global Cultures Using Contextual Communication If we wish to communicate effectively, we must understand how culture affects communication. Here's a communication design to avoid conflicts and uncertainty. 57. Hungry for More | Supporting Women in Emerging Tech The Bigger Pie is an organisation supporting women in blockchain filled with inspiring & fascinating women. Founder Bridget Greenwood joins HN for an AMA. 58. 200 Black Women In Tech To Follow on Twitter {2021 List} 2020 Annual listing of 200 Black Women in Tech on Twitter to Follow to get up to date insight, news, convos around inclusion, diversity and new voices in tech 59. 200 Black Women In Tech To Follow on Twitter {2020 List} 2020 Annual listing of 200 Black Women in Tech on Twitter to Follow to get up to date insight, news, convos around inclusion, diversity and new voices in tech Thank you for checking out the 59 most read stories about Diversity on HackerNoon. to find the most read stories about any technology. Visit the /Learn Repo

59 Stories To Learn About Diversity

“Should I go open source?” Contributing to open-source projects can be a really beneficial way for those with little professional experience to gain ‘visibility’ and ‘exposure’ within the technology field. It is like building a portfolio, you can really show any potential employers what you can do by contributing to some of the pivotal open-source projects that exist. However, I would also advise these newcomers to be mindful of empty promises and companies that might say they are creating an ‘open-source’ project, but in fact are then using it to take advantage of free labour by making money from the product later. What do we mean by open-source? It is any code that can be used and modified freely by anyone on the internet. However, it isn’t just any code that anybody writes. To be an open-source project, you need to an open-source license. have Make open-source programming just one part of your game. Use it to get your name out there, but don’t sit waiting for a company to come shower you with money. Use it as an opportunity to gain experience, build a portfolio and demonstrate your skills. And if a company decides to employ you - then you’re lucky! Making it on the global scene as a young African technologist The key thing is to focus on developing your skill, becoming good at what you do, and staying focussed on your path. If networking is your thing, then stay focussed on it and keep on top of any new technologies and frameworks that will grow you within the networking field. For example, these days with cloud computing, your networking skills (which were previously best used for local networks) can be taken to a whole new level, like in cloud networking. There is huge potential within Africa itself, without needing to look at other markets for answers. The best advice I can give people is rather than spending all of your young years desperately trying to win a job in a global company, see what difference you can make within technology in your country or region. We are already seeing the growth and success of commercial African apps, from payments to delivery services. Within The Gambia, we see apps like TayBullPay, KashMa, and Chopser. The market in Africa is growing, and it is best that African people capitalise on that first, before other international players take over the scene. More importantly, however, African people need to use this key moment as an opportunity to learn high quality business practices and develop technology businesses that will make Africa leaders on the scene. What makes a good business? For many people who start businesses, their main focus is profitability. I would argue that this can work in the short term, but to make a robust, sustainable business, profitability is only the 4th or 5th factor on the list. Before you even start the business, you need to bring the correct mindset - a sharp focus on your customers, and on sustainability. When you make customers the focus, you make sure that the business you develop is one that people actually need, and will therefore stay loyal to and keep coming back to. You build trusting relationships with these people, which will help grow your business over the long-term much more than giveaways and costly advertising initiatives. Sustainability as a core focus is undeniably one of the most important parts of business that will last. We can talk about financial sustainability, in the context of having diverse income streams and strong mechanisms from the beginning that ensure that you won’t go bust after your initial funding rounds. However, we can extend the sustainability principle to look at how you manage your people (do you want your employees to be happy and healthy and stay with you for years, or to run after 6 months because of the exhausting conditions?), how we impact the business ecosystem (are we coming in fast to take over a market share?) and what factors we consider when creating our products (environmental, community and so on). Though this may sound in opposition to traditional thinking around business, especially within the technology field these considerations are more important than any - we are now seeing the results of what happens when technology companies are left unregulated. Which brings us back to the topic of . open-source technology The open-source mindset A very animated at the Civo Navigate conference on the state of open-source programming today, brought attention to some very important points about the consequences of different approaches to technology businesses. Open-source started with some key principles: maintaining a healthy and active community, being wholeheartedly transparent with information and materials, working in a totally collaborative environment, and being inclusive in its practices whilst also recognising and distinguishing quality programmers. discussion However, with the growth of technology and the accessibility of starting technology businesses, many of these principles have been taken over by commercial interests. Open-source programmers who have in the past continued maintaining projects without expectation of return, are now questioning why they are doing this when companies are profiting off their time. My advice to any new technologists would be to see their career within technology as different pathways: You can develop your own projects and contribute to open-source projects as a way of building your portfolio and skill, your personal brand. This can assist you in whatever you choose to do within technology. You can take part in training and education programmes and apply for jobs within the technology market, though be aware that many of the global jobs are difficult to access for the average African. You can create your own businesses, by providing IT services or developing a tech product that meets the needs of the consumer. This is one of the best pathways to support the long-term growth of technology in Africa. Each of these pathways doesn’t guarantee anything except that you will level up in your skills and knowledge, and have a better chance of reaching your career goals. You can try each pathway and see which one suits you, though I would be wary of trying them all at once. And every step of the way, you should always remember that community is one of the most important ways you will reach success in the field - sitting alone with your computer will only get you so far. With community, you build not only your understanding, but also your network so you can start your business or find a job. A final note - make sure you set up a LinkedIn and make it pop. You can check . mine out here Author Zaira Rasool is the Founder of , on a mission to provide digital access and technology education to those that need it most. The majority of Coderoots’ work is focused on providing access to resources that will allow people to create their own pathways within technology and succeed in their careers as well as provide opportunities for their country. She is a Software Engineer with a decade’s experience in community development. Find out more on and via . Coderoots Instagram this video

Africa: Careers in Technology

Kubernetes autoscaling was supposed to be easy. Even though one of the selling points of Kubernetes is scaling, the built-in autoscaling support is basic at best. You can only scale based on CPU or memory consumption, anything more advanced requires additional tooling that is often not trivial. The Gimlet.io team put together this blog to show common usecases of autoscaling: based on CPU custom Prometheus metrics and RabbitMQ queue length Furthermore, we are aiming to clear up the differences between the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA), the Prometheus Adapter and KEDA. Let's get into it shall we? First, about the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA). First, about the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) The Horizontal Pod Autoscaler, or HPA in short, is a Kubernetes resource that allows you to scale your application based on resource utilization such as CPU and memory. To be more precise, HPA is a general purpose autoscaler, but by default only CPU and memory metrics are available for it to scale on. Its data source is the Kubernetes Metrics API, which by the way also powers the command, and backed by data provided by the component. This component runs on your cluster and it is installed by default on GKE, AKS, CIVO and k3s clusters, but it needs to be manually installed on many others, like on Digital Ocean, EKS and Linode. kubectl top metrics-server The HPA resource is moderately well documented in the Kubernetes documentation. Some confusion arises from the fact that there are blog posts out there showcasing different Kubernetes API versions: keep in mind that is not backwards compatible with v1! autoscaling/v2 More headaches arise when you try to scale on resource metrics other than CPU and memory. In order to scale pods - let's say - based on number of HTTP requests or queue length, you need to make the Kubernetes API aware of these metrics first. Luckily there are open-source metrics backends implemented, and the best known is Prometheus Adapter. Prometheus Adapter Prometheus Adapter is a Kubernetes Custom Metrics API implementation which exposes selected Prometheus metrics through the Kubernetes API for the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) to scale on. Essentially you configure the Prometheus Adapter to read your desired metric from Prometheus, and it will serve it to HPA to scale on. This can be an HTTP request rate, or a RabbitMQ queue length or any metric from Prometheus. Prometheus Adapter does the job, but in our experience its configuration is cryptic. While there are several blog posts out there explaining its configuration syntax, we could not make it work sufficiently reliably with our custom metrics scaling needs. That is essentially why we have brought you here today, to share our experience with a Prometheus Adapter alternative, called KEDA. So, what exactly is KEDA, and why we prefer it? KEDA KEDA is a Kubernetes operator that is handling a user friendly custom yaml resource where you can define your scaling needs. In KEDA, you create a custom resource with the necessary information about the deployment you want to scale, then define the trigger event, which can be based on CPU and memory usage or on custom metrics. It has premade triggers for most anything that you may want to scale on, with a yaml structure that we think the Kubernetes API could have been made in the first place. ScaledObject KEDA does two things: it exposes the selected metrics to the Kubernetes Custom Metrics API - just like Prometheus Adapter and it creates the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler resource. Ultimately this HPA does the scaling. Now that you have an overview, let's take a step further and show how you can autoscale with KEDA! Autoscaling example based on CPU usage In order to autoscale your application with KEDA, you need to define a resource. ScaledObject apiVersion: keda.sh/v1alpha1
kind: ScaledObject
metadata:
  name: cpu-based-scaledobject
  namespace: default
spec:
  minReplicaCount:  1                                 
  maxReplicaCount:  10
  scaleTargetRef:
    kind: Deployment
    name: test-app-deployment
  triggers:
  - type: cpu
    metricType: Utilization
    metadata:
      value: "50" is where you refer to your deployment, and is where you define the metrics and threshold that will trigger the scaling. scaleTargetRef triggers In this sample we trigger based on the CPU usage, the will manage the number of replicas automatically for you and maintain a maximum 50% CPU usage per pod. ScaledObject As usual with Kubernetes custom resources, you can and the resource once you deployed it on the cluster. kubectl get kubectl describe $ kubectl get scaledobject
NAME                    SCALETARGETKIND      SCALETARGETNAME      MIN   MAX   TRIGGERS  READY   ACTIVE
cpu-based-scaledobject  apps/v1.Deployment   test-app-deployment   2     10    cpu      True    True To have an in-depth understanding of what is happening in the background, you can see the logs of the keda operator pod, and you can also the HPA resource that KEDA created. kubectl describe Autoscaling example based on custom metrics To use custom metrics, you need to make changes to the section. triggers Scaling example based on custom Prometheus metrics: triggers:
- type: prometheus
  metadata:
    serverAddress: http://<prometheus-host>:9090
    metricName: http_requests_total # Note: name to identify the metric, generated value would be `prometheus-http_requests_total`
    query: sum(rate(http_requests_total{deployment="my-deployment"}[2m])) # Note: query must return a vector/scalar single element response
    threshold: '100.50'
    activationThreshold: '5.5' Scaling example based on RabbitMQ queue length: triggers:
- type: rabbitmq
  metadata:
    host: amqp://localhost:5672/vhost
    mode: QueueLength # QueueLength or MessageRate
    value: "100" # message backlog or publish/sec. target per instance
    queueName: testqueue Check the official website to see all the scalers. KEDA Closing words When we found KEDA, our pains with the Prometheus Adapter were solved instantly. KEDA's simple install experience and readymade scalers allowed us to cover our autoscaling needs, while its straightforward yaml syntax communicates well the scaling intent. We not just use KEDA ourselves, but also recommend it to our clients and friends. So much so that we integrated KEDA into our preferred stack at Gimlet. Onwards! Originally by Youcef Guichi and Laszlo Fogas at . published https://gimlet.io

Kubernetes Autoscaling Was Supposed to Be Easy

Next up in my with inspirational mentors and community builders in the technology industry, we’ll hear from Kunal Kushwaha. Kunal is a DevRel Manager at Civo and a renowned educator in the developer community. Leveraging his social platforms to educate thousands of people on numerous parts of the developer toolkit, Kunal is considered a teacher, resource, and mentor to developers of every age. series of Q&As Earlier today, I had the chance to chat with Kunal about mentorship and community building for developers. Our roundtable brought together the honorees of the Twilio project, which celebrates mentors who are uplifting developers in 2022 through community, mentorship, or code. Handpicked by an esteemed , these honorees are recognized for playing a pivotal role in shaping developer careers in a variety of ways. Developer Searchlight panel of expert judges Let’s cut to my Q&A conversation with Kunal… Who Are You, Where Are You Based, and What Are You Working On Right Now? My name is Kunal Kushwaha. I am based in London and I work as a DevRel Manager at Civo. I am also the founder of Community Classroom and Kubeworld. Congratulations on being selected as a Twilio Developer Searchlight honoree. What does being a mentor or community builder mean to you? As an avid open-source contributor, I believe that diversity in the workplace and participation from people hailing from different cultures is necessary, as well as instrumental for the growth of the IT sector. I have been part of various open-source organizations, spoken at numerous conferences, and taught thousands of students covering a wide range of technologies. Scaling communities and open source is what I am passionate about. I believe it is important to give back and help others when you have had your fair share in the industry to keep the cycle running. You are passionate about shaping the next generation of developers - tell me more about the groups you’re involved in and how you’ve attracted people to the developer career path? I am the founder of Community Classroom and Kubeworld. I also started the official CNCF Students group, which is the student track at KubeCon. I am pretty visible in the developer community – I participate as a CNCF Ambassador, a TedX speaker, GitHub Star, and more. In the past, I have volunteered at open-source programs like GSoC, MLH Fellowship, Google Code-in, etc. These platforms have helped me spread awareness about open-source and teach thousands of folks both online and in-person. I believe in a “learn by doing” approach and open-source is one of the best ways to do that, as well as getting real world experience from the comfort of your home. What’s Your Best Advice for Aspiring or Early-In-Career Developers? The best way to get started is just to get started. Do not look for the perfect roadmap because it does not exist. There are millions of developers and everyone has a different story, you just need to find yours. Get involved, learn by doing, ask the right questions, and have fun. Just for Fun: What Was Your First Computer or Your Most Memorable Piece of Tech? My most memorable piece of tech was my Sony PlayStation 2 because it was my first gaming console that I spent hours on. Thank you, Kunal, for taking the time to share your story with us. Stay tuned to learn more about the honorees in our series of interviews. You can also read more about the honorees in this , which unpacks how they’re each shaping a better future for developers. Insider article

A Q&A With Kunal Kushwaha on Diversity, Open Source, and the Power of "Just Getting Started"

In this blog, I am going to be sharing the resources for you to become a DevOps engineer that will also be helpful in becoming or getting a job as SRE/Cloud Engineer. WHAT DOES A DEVOPS ENGINEER DO? In brief, A DevOps engineer introduces to in software production from coding to deployment. He/She also makes sure that the changes made to the project are in a single machine for efficient maintenance. He/She makes sure that the software expands along with the data getting added by the customers. Monitoring the feedback from the customers is also done. new processes, tools, and methodologies maintain a balance Now we know what a DevOp does. Before getting into the roadmap let me just say that THIS MIGHT TAKE ANYWHERE FROM 3 TO 6 MONTHS Before you get discouraged about getting started or feeling like quitting, let me tell you that it takes the same time for any technology to learn! So don’t quit and just bear with it. THE RESOURCES I included the things you need to learn along with their links for resources Programming: : Python https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8pPdKYpowI : Golang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS4e4q9oBaU Networking: Terminal: Bash Script: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7BufAVwDiM Link 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGnYjbYuUo VIM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ4p-saaQkc Linux: Linux: https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-linux : Devops basics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvf0mBNGjXY&t=0s : Ccna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv3QK2UquxM&t=0s Git: YAML: : Link 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA90BTozdow : Or link 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOk4IoYhM9U Containers — Docker: Link 1: : Link 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwXLNAcHk-k : Link 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KINjI1tlo2w : Link 4 https://aurelievache.gumroad.com/l/understanding-docker-visual-way : Link 5 https://iximiuz.com/en/categories/?category=Containers Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Link 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a8KsB5wJDE Link 2: https://codefresh.learnworlds.com Cloud: : AWS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOTamWNgDKc&t=0s Container Orchestration — Kubernetes: Link 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X48VuDVv0do Link 2: https://kube.academy Link 3: https://www.civo.com/academy Link 4: https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-kubernetes Link 5: https://saiyampathak.gumroad.com/l/cksbook Monitoring: Link 1: : Link 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF2P9d7rBlg : Link 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5UY-qeW96I : Link 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS_nHTWZEJ8 : Link 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMZoUIG-mgY&t=12s Infrastructure Provisioning & Configuration Management (IaC): : Link 1 https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-service-mesh-with-linkerd : Link 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLB_c_ayRMo : Link 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ua2b06oAr4 : Link 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4waklkBC38 Best Websites to learn Devops: https://kodekloud.com https://acloudguru.com https://www.katacoda.com Become a DevOps Engineer in 6 months: https://spacelift.io/blog/how-to-become-devops-engineer I hope that this was helpful. You can follow me on . LinkedIn

How to Become a DevOps Engineer in 2022 (with Resources)

As of 2023, 100% of Fortune 500 companies had a CISO role or its equivalent. This figure was only 70% in 2018. It marks the unmistakable trend in the business world that CISOs are emerging as vital organizational bridge builders tasked with connecting the often-siloed worlds of security and business to foster a robust cybersecurity culture that permeates all levels of the organization. However, this does not come without its own challenges. CISOs often encounter resistance from business leaders who may prioritize short-term gains over long-term security investments and grapple with the complexities of aligning security measures with business agility. In this article, we explore the evolving role of the CISO and examine the key strategies and challenges involved in fostering a robust cybersecurity culture. The Evolving Role of the CISO Over the years, as more organizations began to recognize and embrace the role of the CISO, the job description of the average CISO changed. Today’s CISOs are expected to be more than just technical experts; as executives, they must be skilled communicators, negotiators, and business strategists. The increasing complexity of the cyber threat landscape drives this shift. So, modern CISOs now have a major responsibility to understand business goals and align cybersecurity investments with overall corporate objectives. Specifically, business acumen is now considered a key requirement for CISO success. Source That is, CISOs need to be able to effectively demonstrate the impact of cyber risks on business outcomes and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, both within and outside the organization. As such, CISOs are not just experts in technical knowledge; they must be able to drive strategic organizational change. Bridging the Gap Between Security and Business Needs Cybersecurity is a critical business risk that requires a strategic and integrated approach. This is where the CISO needs to be able to think creatively and demonstrate adaptive capabilities in order to successfully close the historical gap that has relegated cybersecurity considerations in business decisions. Frame Security Discussions in Terms of Business Impact CISOs must be able to articulate the potential financial, operational, and reputational consequences of cyber risks in a way that resonates with business leaders. This requires a deep understanding of the organization’s business goals, key assets, revenue streams, supply chains, and so on. Translating vulnerabilities into tangible business risks enables CISOs to demonstrate the value of security investments and gain the needed buy-in for stakeholders who might not have a strong technical background. For instance, a CISO might highlight how a data breach could lead to regulatory fines, customer churn, and damage to brand reputation, ultimately impacting the bottom line. Source Proactively Engage with Business Leaders as Advisors Instead of waiting for security breaches to occur so as to save the day, CISOs need to actively participate in strategic planning discussions, offering insights on cyber risks associated with new business initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation projects, business expansion visions, and so on. By understanding and maintaining active involvement in the development of the organization’s strategic priorities, CISOs can anticipate potential cyber risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies that align with business objectives. This requires regular communication with other executives as well as the board of directors. Empower Employees to be Active Participants in Cybersecurity This section started by talking about strategic, top-down initiatives to build a cyber resilient culture for a good reason. Much advice on cybersecurity culture focuses too much on the people without addressing the role of an executive responsible for setting the tone throughout the company that others will then follow. Not to gloss over the real issue though, which is human error. In fact, 74% of CISOs identify human error as the most significant vulnerability they have to deal with. Once the strategic buy-in is secured, besides providing employee security training, which is obvious, CISOs can further promote employee engagement by establishing clear communication channels, providing regular security updates, and incentivizing individuals who demonstrate adherence to strong security practices. Navigating Challenges and Building Trust As established in this piece, CISOs wear many hats, and that inevitably means that they are set up for unique challenges in fulfilling their bridge-building responsibilities. Building trust with stakeholders is crucial to overcoming these obstacles. Communicating Cybersecurity ROI and Value to Non-Technical Stakeholders: This difficulty arises from the inherent challenge of quantifying the value of preventative measures, which are designed to prevent negative events that may not have occurred anyway.
Translating Technical Concepts into Business-Relevant Language: CISOs need to tailor their communication style and content to resonate with the specific needs and interests of diverse stakeholders, including the board of directors, other C-suite executives, and employees across different departments.
Establishing Credibility and Building Trust with Business Leaders: Historically, cybersecurity has been viewed as a purely technical domain, often siloed within IT departments. CISOs need to overcome this inherent lack of credibility and trust among leaders who many not fully appreciate the importance of their role or the value of their expertise.
Securing Adequate Resources and Budget Allocation: According to research, 12% of CISOs had their security budgets cut in 2024. Budget constraints often limit CISOs’ abilities to invest in necessary technologies, hire and retain qualified personnel, and provide adequate security awareness training, especially when they have to compete with other business priorities that promise more immediate and tangible returns.
Addressing the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage: It’s one thing to have a vision as a CISO, and it’s another to have the human resources to execute it. Currently, the shortage of cybersecurity talents hampers the efforts of CISOs to implement adequate security controls. Source Managing Complex Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks: CISOs must navigate a whole web of industry-specific regulations, state and national cybersecurity laws, international standards, and so on. This can be resource-intensive, especially for organizations with interests in multiple jurisdictions or operating in sensitive industries.
Balancing Security Needs with Business Agility and Innovation: Some individuals already view cybersecurity as too stifling of innovation and business change. So, CISOs must find a delicate balance so as not to implement overly restrictive security controls that will prevent the organization from meeting business needs. Conclusion As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and pervasive, CISOs are increasingly recognized as vital figures in safeguarding not only digital assets but also the organization's overall well-being and future success. So, building a strong cybersecurity culture will require CISOs to expand their capacity and adopt a strategic, multi-faceted approach. As of 2023, 100% of Fortune 500 companies had a CISO role or its equivalent. This figure was only 70% in 2018. It marks the unmistakable trend in the business world that CISOs are emerging as vital organizational bridge builders tasked with connecting the often-siloed worlds of security and business to foster a robust cybersecurity culture that permeates all levels of the organization. 100% of Fortune 500 companies 100% of Fortune 500 companies However, this does not come without its own challenges. CISOs often encounter resistance from business leaders who may prioritize short-term gains over long-term security investments and grapple with the complexities of aligning security measures with business agility. In this article, we explore the evolving role of the CISO and examine the key strategies and challenges involved in fostering a robust cybersecurity culture. The Evolving Role of the CISO The Evolving Role of the CISO Over the years, as more organizations began to recognize and embrace the role of the CISO, the job description of the average CISO changed. Today’s CISOs are expected to be more than just technical experts; as executives, they must be skilled communicators, negotiators, and business strategists. more organizations began to recognize more organizations began to recognize The increasing complexity of the cyber threat landscape drives this shift. So, modern CISOs now have a major responsibility to understand business goals and align cybersecurity investments with overall corporate objectives. Specifically, business acumen is now considered a key requirement for CISO success. Source Source Source Source That is, CISOs need to be able to effectively demonstrate the impact of cyber risks on business outcomes and build strong relationships with key stakeholders , both within and outside the organization. As such, CISOs are not just experts in technical knowledge; they must be able to drive strategic organizational change. build strong relationships with key stakeholders build strong relationships with key stakeholders Bridging the Gap Between Security and Business Needs Bridging the Gap Between Security and Business Needs Cybersecurity is a critical business risk that requires a strategic and integrated approach. This is where the CISO needs to be able to think creatively and demonstrate adaptive capabilities in order to successfully close the historical gap that has relegated cybersecurity considerations in business decisions. Frame Security Discussions in Terms of Business Impact Frame Security Discussions in Terms of Business Impact Frame Security Discussions in Terms of Business Impact CISOs must be able to articulate the potential financial, operational, and reputational consequences of cyber risks in a way that resonates with business leaders. This requires a deep understanding of the organization’s business goals, key assets, revenue streams, supply chains, and so on. Translating vulnerabilities into tangible business risks enables CISOs to demonstrate the value of security investments and gain the needed buy-in for stakeholders who might not have a strong technical background. For instance, a CISO might highlight how a data breach could lead to regulatory fines, customer churn, and damage to brand reputation, ultimately impacting the bottom line. Source Source Source Source Proactively Engage with Business Leaders as Advisors Proactively Engage with Business Leaders as Advisors Proactively Engage with Business Leaders as Advisors Instead of waiting for security breaches to occur so as to save the day, CISOs need to actively participate in strategic planning discussions, offering insights on cyber risks associated with new business initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation projects, business expansion visions, and so on. By understanding and maintaining active involvement in the development of the organization’s strategic priorities, CISOs can anticipate potential cyber risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies that align with business objectives. This requires regular communication with other executives as well as the board of directors. cyber risks cyber risks Empower Employees to be Active Participants in Cybersecurity Empower Employees to be Active Participants in Cybersecurity Empower Employees to be Active Participants in Cybersecurity This section started by talking about strategic, top-down initiatives to build a cyber resilient culture for a good reason. Much advice on cybersecurity culture focuses too much on the people without addressing the role of an executive responsible for setting the tone throughout the company that others will then follow. build a cyber resilient culture build a cyber resilient culture Not to gloss over the real issue though, which is human error. In fact, 74% of CISOs identify human error as the most significant vulnerability they have to deal with. 74% of CISOs identify human error 74% of CISOs identify human error Once the strategic buy-in is secured, besides providing employee security training, which is obvious, CISOs can further promote employee engagement by establishing clear communication channels, providing regular security updates, and incentivizing individuals who demonstrate adherence to strong security practices. Navigating Challenges and Building Trust Navigating Challenges and Building Trust As established in this piece, CISOs wear many hats, and that inevitably means that they are set up for unique challenges in fulfilling their bridge-building responsibilities. Building trust with stakeholders is crucial to overcoming these obstacles. Communicating Cybersecurity ROI and Value to Non-Technical Stakeholders: This difficulty arises from the inherent challenge of quantifying the value of preventative measures, which are designed to prevent negative events that may not have occurred anyway. Translating Technical Concepts into Business-Relevant Language: CISOs need to tailor their communication style and content to resonate with the specific needs and interests of diverse stakeholders, including the board of directors, other C-suite executives, and employees across different departments. Establishing Credibility and Building Trust with Business Leaders: Historically, cybersecurity has been viewed as a purely technical domain, often siloed within IT departments. CISOs need to overcome this inherent lack of credibility and trust among leaders who many not fully appreciate the importance of their role or the value of their expertise. Securing Adequate Resources and Budget Allocation: According to research, 12% of CISOs had their security budgets cut in 2024. Budget constraints often limit CISOs’ abilities to invest in necessary technologies, hire and retain qualified personnel, and provide adequate security awareness training, especially when they have to compete with other business priorities that promise more immediate and tangible returns. Addressing the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage: It’s one thing to have a vision as a CISO, and it’s another to have the human resources to execute it. Currently, the shortage of cybersecurity talents hampers the efforts of CISOs to implement adequate security controls. Communicating Cybersecurity ROI and Value to Non-Technical Stakeholders : This difficulty arises from the inherent challenge of quantifying the value of preventative measures, which are designed to prevent negative events that may not have occurred anyway. Communicating Cybersecurity ROI and Value to Non-Technical Stakeholders Translating Technical Concepts into Business-Relevant Language : CISOs need to tailor their communication style and content to resonate with the specific needs and interests of diverse stakeholders, including the board of directors, other C-suite executives, and employees across different departments. Translating Technical Concepts into Business-Relevant Language Establishing Credibility and Building Trust with Business Leaders : Historically, cybersecurity has been viewed as a purely technical domain, often siloed within IT departments. CISOs need to overcome this inherent lack of credibility and trust among leaders who many not fully appreciate the importance of their role or the value of their expertise. Establishing Credibility and Building Trust with Business Leaders Securing Adequate Resources and Budget Allocation : According to research , 12% of CISOs had their security budgets cut in 2024. Budget constraints often limit CISOs’ abilities to invest in necessary technologies, hire and retain qualified personnel, and provide adequate security awareness training, especially when they have to compete with other business priorities that promise more immediate and tangible returns. Securing Adequate Resources and Budget Allocation According to research According to research Addressing the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage : It’s one thing to have a vision as a CISO, and it’s another to have the human resources to execute it. Currently, the shortage of cybersecurity talents hampers the efforts of CISOs to implement adequate security controls. Addressing the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage Source Source Source Source Managing Complex Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks: CISOs must navigate a whole web of industry-specific regulations, state and national cybersecurity laws, international standards, and so on. This can be resource-intensive, especially for organizations with interests in multiple jurisdictions or operating in sensitive industries. Balancing Security Needs with Business Agility and Innovation: Some individuals already view cybersecurity as too stifling of innovation and business change. So, CISOs must find a delicate balance so as not to implement overly restrictive security controls that will prevent the organization from meeting business needs. Managing Complex Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks : CISOs must navigate a whole web of industry-specific regulations, state and national cybersecurity laws, international standards, and so on. This can be resource-intensive, especially for organizations with interests in multiple jurisdictions or operating in sensitive industries. Managing Complex Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks Balancing Security Needs with Business Agility and Innovation : Some individuals already view cybersecurity as too stifling of innovation and business change. So, CISOs must find a delicate balance so as not to implement overly restrictive security controls that will prevent the organization from meeting business needs. Balancing Security Needs with Business Agility and Innovation Conclusion Conclusion As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and pervasive, CISOs are increasingly recognized as vital figures in safeguarding not only digital assets but also the organization's overall well-being and future success. So, building a strong cybersecurity culture will require CISOs to expand their capacity and adopt a strategic, multi-faceted approach.

CISOs as Organizational Bridge Builders for Cybersecurity Culture

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, October 2nd, 2024/CyberNewsWire/--Aembit, the non-human IAM company, today announced the appointment of Mario Duarte as chief information security officer (CISO). Duarte, formerly head of security at Snowflake, joins Aembit with a deep commitment to address pressing gaps in non-human identity security. Duarte’s journey in cybersecurity began with a passion for penetration testing, sparked by the 1980s cult classic film WarGames. He started his career in red teaming, later expanding his expertise into both technical and leadership roles on the defensive side. Throughout his career, he has focused on protecting mission-critical systems, solving complex security problems, and developing and overseeing high-performing teams. His experience spans multiple industries, including finance, health care, retail, and technology. Most notably, Duarte spent nearly a decade at Snowflake, where he played a key role in shaping and leading the data cloud company’s security program, rising to vice president of security (aka CISO). It was during this time that he first encountered Aembit and its innovative and award-winning approach to securing non-human identities. "I fell in love with security because of the thrill of finding weaknesses and fixing them," Duarte said. "I’ve always had the mindset of an attacker, but over the years, I’ve focused on defending organizations – understanding where the real threats are coming from and solving those problems at scale. Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed how non-human identities like workloads and service accounts are being exploited, and knew this was the next big frontier in security." Before his time at Snowflake, Duarte held senior security roles at multiple organizations, including GoGrid, Moodys KMV, and Ross Stores. His ability to adapt and thrive in diverse sectors helped shape his understanding of security from multiple threat angles and perspectives, including compliance with FedRAMP, HIPAA/HITECH, and PCI standards. Duarte was drawn to Aembit not only because of its groundbreaking technology but also by the culture and mission of the company. “Aembit is solving a problem that’s been neglected for years – securing the non-human identities that drive IT infrastructure,” he said. “It’s replacing outdated methods like static credentials and manual processes with a more dynamic and secure approach that my peers and I have been seeking for a long time. The Aembit team recognizes the complexity of this problem and is relentless in creating a practical and scalable solution for it.” As the need for identity-driven, secretless, centrally enforced, and auditable connections across distributed applications, SaaS services, and the rise of AI workloads, the Aembit Workload IAM Platform – honored as runner-up in the 2024 RSA Innovation Sandbox competition – responds by enforcing secure access between non-human workloads and the sensitive resources and infrastructure that businesses run on, providing just-in-time, secretless access based on the workload’s identity and posture. "Mario brings an unmatched level of experience and passion to our team,” Aembit Co-Founder and CEO David Goldschlag said. “He’s been in the trenches, defending some of the most sophisticated infrastructures, and his leadership will help guide Aembit as we continue to solve the toughest identity security challenges." In his new role, Duarte will focus on advancing Aembit’s efforts to meet the needs of the security community as organizations increasingly shift to cloud-native, distributed, and automated environments. His deep connection to his fellow CISOs and security professionals, along with his commitment to providing effective, scalable, and practical solutions, will help guide Aembit’s continued growth in this fast-growing space. "Security is my tribe," he said. "The stakes are too high here, and I wouldn’t put my name behind anything I didn’t fully believe in." About Aembit Aembit is the leading provider of workload identity and access management solutions, designed to secure non-human identities like applications, AI agents, and service accounts across on-premises, SaaS, cloud, and partner environments. Aembit’s no-code platform enables organizations to enforce access policies in real-time, ensuring the security and integrity of critical infrastructure. Users can follow them on LinkedIn. Contact CMO Apurva Dave Aembit info@aembit.io This story was distributed as a release by Cybernewswire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here SILVER SPRING, Maryland, October 2nd, 2024/CyberNewsWire/--Aembit, the non-human IAM company, today announced the appointment of Mario Duarte as chief information security officer (CISO). Duarte, formerly head of security at Snowflake, joins Aembit with a deep commitment to address pressing gaps in non-human identity security. Duarte’s journey in cybersecurity began with a passion for penetration testing, sparked by the 1980s cult classic film WarGames. He started his career in red teaming, later expanding his expertise into both technical and leadership roles on the defensive side. Throughout his career, he has focused on protecting mission-critical systems, solving complex security problems, and developing and overseeing high-performing teams. His experience spans multiple industries, including finance, health care, retail, and technology. Most notably, Duarte spent nearly a decade at Snowflake, where he played a key role in shaping and leading the data cloud company’s security program, rising to vice president of security (aka CISO). It was during this time that he first encountered Aembit and its innovative and award-winning approach to securing non-human identities. "I fell in love with security because of the thrill of finding weaknesses and fixing them," Duarte said. "I fell in love with security because of the thrill of finding weaknesses and fixing them," Duarte said. "I’ve always had the mindset of an attacker, but over the years, I’ve focused on defending organizations – understanding where the real threats are coming from and solving those problems at scale. Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed how non-human identities like workloads and service accounts are being exploited, and knew this was the next big frontier in security." "I’ve always had the mindset of an attacker, but over the years, I’ve focused on defending organizations – understanding where the real threats are coming from and solving those problems at scale. Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed how non-human identities like workloads and service accounts are being exploited, and knew this was the next big frontier in security." Before his time at Snowflake, Duarte held senior security roles at multiple organizations, including GoGrid, Moodys KMV, and Ross Stores. His ability to adapt and thrive in diverse sectors helped shape his understanding of security from multiple threat angles and perspectives, including compliance with FedRAMP, HIPAA/HITECH, and PCI standards. Duarte was drawn to Aembit not only because of its groundbreaking technology but also by the culture and mission of the company. “Aembit is solving a problem that’s been neglected for years – securing the non-human identities that drive IT infrastructure,” he said. “Aembit is solving a problem that’s been neglected for years – securing the non-human identities that drive IT infrastructure,” he said. “It’s replacing outdated methods like static credentials and manual processes with a more dynamic and secure approach that my peers and I have been seeking for a long time. The Aembit team recognizes the complexity of this problem and is relentless in creating a practical and scalable solution for it.” “It’s replacing outdated methods like static credentials and manual processes with a more dynamic and secure approach that my peers and I have been seeking for a long time. The Aembit team recognizes the complexity of this problem and is relentless in creating a practical and scalable solution for it.” As the need for identity-driven, secretless, centrally enforced, and auditable connections across distributed applications, SaaS services, and the rise of AI workloads, the Aembit Workload IAM Platform – honored as runner-up in the 2024 RSA Innovation Sandbox competition – responds by enforcing secure access between non-human workloads and the sensitive resources and infrastructure that businesses run on, providing just-in-time, secretless access based on the workload’s identity and posture. "Mario brings an unmatched level of experience and passion to our team,” Aembit Co-Founder and CEO David Goldschlag said. “He’s been in the trenches, defending some of the most sophisticated infrastructures, and his leadership will help guide Aembit as we continue to solve the toughest identity security challenges." "Mario brings an unmatched level of experience and passion to our team,” Aembit Co-Founder and CEO David Goldschlag said. “He’s been in the trenches, defending some of the most sophisticated infrastructures, and his leadership will help guide Aembit as we continue to solve the toughest identity security challenges." In his new role, Duarte will focus on advancing Aembit’s efforts to meet the needs of the security community as organizations increasingly shift to cloud-native, distributed, and automated environments. His deep connection to his fellow CISOs and security professionals, along with his commitment to providing effective, scalable, and practical solutions, will help guide Aembit’s continued growth in this fast-growing space. "Security is my tribe," he said. "The stakes are too high here, and I wouldn’t put my name behind anything I didn’t fully believe in." "Security is my tribe," he said. "The stakes are too high here, and I wouldn’t put my name behind anything I didn’t fully believe in." About Aembit Aembit is the leading provider of workload identity and access management solutions, designed to secure non-human identities like applications, AI agents, and service accounts across on-premises, SaaS, cloud, and partner environments. Aembit’s no-code platform enables organizations to enforce access policies in real-time, ensuring the security and integrity of critical infrastructure. Users can follow them on LinkedIn. Contact CMO Apurva Dave Aembit info@aembit.io This story was distributed as a release by Cybernewswire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here This story was distributed as a release by Cybernewswire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here

Stories, News & Mentions about CIVO

Civo’s Stories on HackerNoon

Civo's News & Mentions