Asset attribution is an operational necessity for robust digital protection, but hasn't always been easy to achieve. Especially when software state and ownership is unknown, or inconsistent. This blog delves into the historical complexities and challenges of asset attribution for security and engineering teams and explores how Internal Developer Portals like Cortex can help.

Today, open source software is everywhere – from Linux-based servers, to Android smartphones, to the Firefox Web browser, to name just a handful of open source platforms in widespread use today. But the open source code driving these innovations doesn't write itself. It's developed by open source contributors – and you could be one of them.

In recent years, hybrid work approaches have grown increasingly commonplace, and for a significant percentage of users, VPN is the go-to approach for accessing secured corporate resources and services. In fact, one article reveals that 72% of desktop and laptop users employ a VPN. As the reliance on hybrid work models and VPN connectivity continues to grow, VPN health has emerged as a critical success factor for businesses.

OpenTelemetry offers powerful data collection, but maximizing its efficiency requires careful configuration. This article explores advanced techniques for sampling filtering, and data enrichment.

The term “unknown unknowns” refers to problems or vulnerabilities that have not yet been identified or anticipated. Unlike known issues, which can be addressed with existing knowledge and tools, unknown unknowns require a different approach to detection and resolution. These hidden issues are often beneath the surface, only becoming apparent when they cause significant disruption.

This is the first of a planned series of blog posts that explain how the Cribl SRE team builds, optimizes, and operates a robust Observability suite using Cribl’s products, Cribl.Cloud operates on a single-tenant architecture, providing each customer with dedicated AWS accounts furnished with ready-to-use Cribl products. This provides our customers with strict data and workload isolation but presents some interesting and unique challenges for our Infrastructure and operations.

Picture this: you’re unboxing a brand-new gadget, and it feels like it was crafted just for you. The design is sleek, the features are intuitive, and the customer support is just a click away. This delightful experience is no accident; it’s the result of effective Product Service Management at work. In today’s fast-paced world, where consumer expectations soar higher than ever, businesses are challenged to not just deliver products, but to create experiences that resonate.