Fintech is a term used to describe the application of technology to financial services. The term "fintech" is derived from the combination of the words "finance" and "technology". 
Fintech companies use technology to provide innovative solutions to traditional financial services, such as banking, lending, investing, payments, and insurance.

AWS (Amazon Web Services) offers a wide range of cloud computing services that can provide significant benefits to fintech companies. 

Here are some of the main reasons why fintech companies may choose to use AWS:


- Security: Security is of utmost importance in the fintech industry, and AWS provides a high level of security features that are designed to meet the strict compliance requirements of the financial industry.
- Scalability: Fintech companies often need to scale their infrastructure rapidly to accommodate fluctuating demand. AWS offers a scalable and flexible infrastructure that allows companies to easily expand or contract their resources as needed.
- Cost-efficiency: AWS provides a cost-effective solution for fintech companies, as they can pay only for the services they use and avoid the capital expenses of setting up and maintaining their own data centres.
- Reliability: AWS provides a highly reliable infrastructure that is designed to minimize downtime and ensure the availability of critical services.
- Innovation: AWS offers a wide range of services and tools that enable fintech companies to innovate and create new products and services more quickly and efficiently.


Overall, AWS offers a powerful set of tools and services that can help fintech companies to grow, innovate, and succeed in a highly competitive and regulated industry.

Below is the list of AWS services that are widely used among FinTech companies.

## - S3
Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a scalable, high-speed, low-cost web-based service designed for online backup and archiving of data and application programs. 

It allows to upload, store, and download any type of files up to 5 TB in size. This service allows the subscribers to access the same systems that Amazon uses to run its own web sites. The subscriber has control over the accessibility of data, i.e., privately/publicly accessible.

## - ECS
To understand Amazon ECS, you first have to understand Docker.
Docker is a client-server application that can be installed on Linux, Windows, and MacOS and that allows you to run Docker containers. 


Containers are lightweight environments containing everything needed to run a specific application or part of an application. Multiple different containers can be run on one machine, so long as it has the Docker software installed.


Using Docker containers allows teams to have a consistent development environment by abstracting away the software, operating system, and hardware configuration into a standard building block that can be run on any machine.


Amazon Elastic Container (Amazon ECS) is an AWS cloud service used for managing containers. Using Amazon ECS, developers can run their apps on the cloud without configuring an environment to run the code.
With the help of AWS accounts, deployment and management of scalable apps can be done by running them on a group of servers called clusters via API and task definitions. It can be accessed through AWS Management Consoles and SDKs.

### Why Amazon ECS?
With ECS the services can run seamlessly because ECS manages containers the applications can run in a highly available mode, that is, if something goes wrong then some other container gets found, and then the application runs in that container. There is a very minimal chance of your application going down.

## - Aws Lambda
AWS Lambda is a serverless and event-driven compute service.
So, before proceeding we must understand serverless and event-driven.

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Serverless: The term "serverless" typically pertains to applications that operate without the need for server provisioning or server management. 

These applications are commonly referred to as "serverless applications".
AWS Lambda is an event-driven, serverless computing platform provided by Amazon as a part of Amazon Web Services. Therefore, you don’t need to worry about which AWS resources to launch, or how will you manage them.
Instead, you need to put the code on Lambda, and it runs.

How Lambda works:
1. First upload your AWS Lambda code in any language supported by AWS Lambda. Java, Python, Go, and C# are some of the languages that are supported by AWS Lambda function.
2. These are some AWS services which allow you to trigger AWS Lambda.
3. AWS Lambda helps you to upload code and the event details on which it should be triggered.
4. Executes AWS Lambda Code when it is triggered by AWS services
5. AWS charges only when the AWS lambda code executes, and not otherwise.

**IAM& KMS**:

The purpose of both IAM and KMS is to provide strong security controls that help protect AWS resources and data. 
IAM helps to manage user access and permissions, while KMS provides encryption key management to help secure sensitive data. 
By using these services, organizations can implement a strong security posture in the cloud and maintain control over their resources and data.

**IAM**:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) identity and access management is simply the IAM system that is built into AWS. By using AWS IAM, you can create AWS users and groups and grant or deny them access to AWS services and resources. AWS IAM is available free of charge.
AWS IAM service provides:
- Fine-grained access control to AWS resources
- AWS multi-factor authentication
- Analysis features to validate and fine tune policies
- Integration with external identity management solution

**KMS**:

WS Key Management Service (KMS) gives you centralized control over the cryptographic keys used to protect your data. The service is integrated with other AWS services making it easier to encrypt data you store in these services and control access to the keys that decrypt it.

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## -  Amazon Kinesis
Before knowing about the Kinesis, you should know about the streaming data.


**What is data streaming?**


Streaming data refers to continuous, real-time data that is generated by a variety of sources and delivered to applications and users without delay. 

This data is typically unstructured and comes from a wide range of sources, including sensors, social media feeds, online transactions, and web logs
Kinesis is a platform on AWS that sends your streaming data. 

It makes it easy to analyse load streaming data and also provides the ability for you to build custom applications based on your business needs. Streaming data is data which is generated continuously from thousands of data sources, and these data sources can send the data records simultaneously and in small size.

Kinesis is a managed, scalable, cloud-based service that allows real-time processing of streaming large amount of data per second. It is designed for real-time applications and allows developers to take in any amount of data from several sources, scaling up and down that can be run on EC2 instances.

It is used to capture, store, and process data from large, distributed streams such as event logs and social media feeds. After processing the data, Kinesis distributes it to multiple consumers simultaneously.

Core Services of Kinesis:
- Kinesis Streams
- Kinesis Firehose
- Kinesis Analytics


## - AWS EMR
Amazon Elastic Map Reduce (Amazon EMR) is a web service that makes it easy to process large amounts of data quickly and cost-effectively.

Amazon EMR uses Hadoop, an open-source framework, to distribute your data and processing across resizable clusters of Amazon EC2 instances.

Using Map Reduce, a core component of the Hadoop software framework, developers can write programs that process massive amounts of unstructured data in distributed clusters of processors or standalone computers.

## - AWS SAGEMAKER
Amazon SageMaker is a cloud machine-learning platform that helps users in building, training, tuning and deploying machine learning models in a production ready hosted environment.

The SageMaker comes with a lot of built-in optimized ML algorithms which are widely used for training purposes. Now to build a model, we need data. We can either collect and prepare training data by ourselves or we can choose from the Amazon S3 buckets which are the storage service.

## - Amazon ElasticCache
Amazon ElastiCache is a web service that makes it easy to deploy, operate, and scale an in-memory data store or cache in the cloud. The service improves the performance of web applications by allowing you to retrieve information from fast, managed, in-memory data stores, instead of relying entirely on slower disk-based databases. 

Amazon describes it as a service that allows you to easily create, operate, and scale open-source compatible in-memory data stores within the cloud. Simply, this means that it eliminates the complexity associated with setting up and managing a distributed cache environment. 

Amazon ElastiCache supports two open-source in-memory engines:

ElastiCache Memcached

ElastiCache Redis

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Most commonly used AWS services in FinTech

In today's fast-paced business world, companies are constantly looking for ways to improve their operations and increase their bottom line. 
One area where many organisations have found success is by integrating their operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems. 

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, advanced technology plays a critical role in facilitating efficient operations. As a result, integrating operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) has become an imperative for forward-thinking businesses seeking to enhance their outcomes. 

### Before delving into the concept of IT and OT integration, let's shed light on the differences between the two:

IT refers to the broad spectrum of computing technologies, including hardware, software, and digital infrastructure, that enable the creation, processing, storage, and exchange of electronic data in various forms. 

This encompasses the use of computing devices, storage media, networking components, and other physical tools and processes that facilitate digital information management.

In contrast, OT is primarily associated with the realm of manufacturing and industrial environments, encompassing specialised control systems that regulate the operational processes and activities in such settings.

While IT and OT share some commonalities, such as their use of digital technologies and data management practices, they are distinct in their underlying architectures, applications, and purposes.

## What exactly is OT-IT integration?

Imagine a world where the digital and physical seamlessly converge to create a powerful, unified system. That's precisely what IT-OT integration is all about. By intertwining the software processes and physical sensors with the back-end hardware and software, we can capture and store data that provides actionable insights.

This integration allows the system to access, process, store, and share data quickly, resulting in maximum value from both systems. Whether it's optimising manufacturing processes or improving patient care, IT-OT integration is the key to unlocking the full potential of our interconnected world.

IT and OT systems integration is a game-changer, revolutionising the way businesses operate. By collecting, manipulating, and analysing data from OT systems through effective IT implementation, organisations can streamline their business processes and unlock new avenues for technological innovation. 

However, it's not just a one-way street. By implementing insights from data gathered by their IT systems, organisations can enhance the performance of their OT systems and optimise physical operations. 

This two-way communication between IT and OT systems opens up endless possibilities for businesses to improve their operations and make data-driven decisions. The possibilities are truly exciting!

## Here are the benefits of OT-IT Integration


- **Mitigates expenses**: The integration of IT and OT can facilitate operational cost savings for organisations by enabling the optimization of resource utilisation, energy management, and device management.
This can be achieved through the implementation of more efficient systems that supersede existing separate systems for procurement and legacy infrastructure management. As a result, costs can be reduced by eliminating redundant resources and processes.

- **Boosts flexibility**: Through the integration of IT and OT, organisations can enhance their ability to respond quickly and effectively to market changes by accessing real-time data. This enables them to remain focused on achieving their business goals, even in the face of shifting timelines or other external factors.
By optimising workflows and processes, the integration of IT and OT can help organisations achieve greater operational efficiency, which translates to better outcomes and improved profitability.
 
- **Enhances performance**: The integration of IT and OT allows organisations to establish KPIs that are not only more precise but also more relevant to their specific goals. By aligning their KPIs, the IT and OT teams can work in tandem to drive performance and efficiency across the organisation. 
This unification of efforts fosters a shared vision that encompasses the entire organisation, from top to bottom. With this holistic approach, the organisation can gain a granular understanding of how technology-led initiatives are advancing their shared objectives.

- **Boosts operational standards**: Businesses opt for the integration of IT and OT systems as a means of integrating established IT processes with their operational systems. Furthermore, by extending the capabilities of existing OT systems and devices, real-time monitoring and centralised asset tracking can be facilitated. 
The consolidation of multiple functions into a single monitoring system or console can also enable predictive maintenance tasks, ultimately leading to faster and more efficient user experiences.

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- **Data-Driven insights**: One of the key benefits of OT-IT integration is the ability to collect and analyze data from various sources in real-time. This data can be used to identify patterns and trends, which can help businesses make better decisions and improve processes. 
By integrating the data produced by both these domains into a unified and standardised data model, businesses can leverage sophisticated analytical techniques to develop comprehensive insights that can improve operational efficiency and provide a competitive advantage.

- **Enhances the orchestration of cybersecurity efforts**: The integration of IT and OT systems can bolster cybersecurity by enabling continuous monitoring and analysis of data patterns from past events. As IT and OT systems pose distinct security challenges and require different strategies and tools, it creates a unified approach to cybersecurity, ensuring that both the systems are protected against cyberthreats. 
The integration of IT and OT systems enhances visibility into OT security, enabling IT teams to leverage existing systems and solutions organisation-wide, thereby enhancing the overall cybersecurity strategy. With this integrated approach, organisations can effectively reduce vulnerability threats and mitigate security risks.

## Wrapping up!

IT and OT integration offers many benefits to businesses, depending on their respective industry and specific use case. 
IT/OT convergence, when executed effectively, can unify an organisation's business processes, analytical insights, and operational controls into a cohesive and consistent environment. 
By streamlining OT deployments and aligning them with contemporary IT best practices, organisations can achieve sustainable success.

Improving Business Outcomes with OT-IT Integration

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Aadhaar masking is the process of blurring the first 8 digits of an individual’s Aadhaar number. It has been recently approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a measure to protect users’ private information and secure their data. 
In this blog post, we will explore why this is important and what it means for customers. 

## What Are the Benefits of Aadhar Masking?

The primary benefit of using Aadhar masking is that it protects user data from being accessed without permission. By blurring out the first 8 digits of an individual’s Aadhaar number, only the last 4 digits remain visible, thus reducing the risk of personal information being used without authorisation. This also helps reduce identity theft as there is less chance for someone to gain access to a person’s full Aadhar details. 

Not only does Aadhar masking provide an additional layer of security, but it can also help save time when verifying customer information.
Since only 4 digits are visible, customer service representatives don’t have to ask for the full 12-digit number when verifying customer details or authenticating transactions. This makes it easier and more efficient for businesses to serve their customers quickly and accurately. 


## What Are RBI Guidelines on Aadhar Masking?

The RBI recently released guidelines regarding use of Aadhar masking in order to ensure customer privacy is protected while still providing businesses with a reliable way to verify customer information. According to these guidelines, all financial institutions must follow certain procedures when using Aadhar masking technology in order to ensure security is maintained at all times. 

These include:  	
- Verifying customers’ identities through other means such as PAN cards or other government-issued documents;
- Ensuring that no sensitive personal data such as addresses or phone numbers are stored alongside masked Aadhaar numbers;
- Strictly adhering to existing KYC norms; 
- Refraining from sharing any masked Aadhaar details with third parties without prior consent from customers;
- Regularly reviewing all policies related to use of Aadhar masking technology;
- Periodically auditing masked Aadhaar numbers against existing KYC norms; and
- Keeping records of all transactions involving masked Aadhaar numbers for future reference. 


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## What is HabileLabs doing to solve this issue?

Our AI-driven solution revolutionises the way sensitive data is managed. It offers comprehensive security while masking Aadhaar numbers from documents with contextually accurate identification and classification.
Achieve accuracy and peace of mind with our Aadhaar masking solution.

Our cutting-edge technology is suitable for all Aadhar image formats ensuring no information leakage or violation of regulations - giving you full compliance confidence. Additionally, integrate into existing applications without effort via APIs and SDKs that are available on premise or in the cloud!

## Wrap Up

Aadhaar masking is an important step towards protecting user privacy while also making sure business still have access to relevant information when needed. 

With its recent approval by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), businesses are now able to make use of this innovative technology while adhering strictly to existing guidelines in order to ensure maximum security at all times. 

By following these guidelines, businesses can rest assured that their customer data remains safe and secure while enabling them to serve their customers quickly and accurately. As more organizations adopt this technology, we can expect increased safety measures that further protect users from identity theft and other malicious activities online.

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All you need to know about Aadhar Masking

The applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer support is not new. In fact, chat bots have been around for years, providing a quick and easy way for customers to get answers to their questions. However, chatbots have typically been limited in their ability to understand and respond to customer queries.

If you've been on social media lately, you've probably seen people talking about ChatGPT. But what’s all this fuss about?

Well, introducing ChatGPT, a new AI-powered chatbot that is said to be able to replicate the experience of a human customer service agent.
But can ChatGPT really replace human talent? Only time will tell, but in the meantime, let's take a look at what ChatGPT is and how it works.


## All About ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and a natural language processing (NLP) system that can generate human-like conversation and content.

OpenAI, a research-based AI company in San Francisco, launched this tool on 30th November 2022. It had more than 1 million users in its first five days after launching.

Along with ChatGPT, the OpenAI has also created tools like Whisper (A speech recognition system) & DALL-E (An AI Image Generator from Text).


>“ChatGPT is scary good. We are not far from dangerously strong AI," 
said Elon Musk.


Unlike other chatbots, ChatGPT is trained with Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF) and designed to learn from its conversations and get better over time.

The OpenAI team has been fed on billions of big data and millions of conversations to generate responses in real time with minimal latency and to make it as intelligent as it is today.
The goal of ChatGPT is to eventually be able to hold a human-like conversation with anyone.

## Get Started with ChatGPT-

Currently in beta, ChatGPT can be accessed at chat.openai.com to get started. To create an account, click "Sign Up." 
Then, ChatGPT will walk you through the process of launching your first inquiries while giving you examples of what you can do with the tool.

Currently, ChatGPT is in research and testing phase, thus free to use, but in the near future, the company concedes to monetise it to restrict the usage and generate revenue.


### Benefits & Uses of ChatGPT

ChatGPT can be used in chatbots, virtual assistants, customer service agents, sentiment analysis, entity extraction and other applications that require natural language understanding and generation.
Let’s see some of the highlighting features here-
- Allows you to automate your customer support interactions and provide a consistent experience across all channels. 
- Makes it easy for businesses to create automated customer service responses that are tailored specifically for their brand and audience.
- Comes with hundreds of pre-programmed templates, including questions about products, services or warranties. It also has an extensive collection of custom phrases that can be used for any situation at hand. 
- Offers full documentation on how to use its APIs, which means you'll have access to everything from user profiles to data models. 


It is one of the most advanced AI technologies currently available and promises to revolutionize the way we interact with computers.

## Limitations of ChatGPT

ChatGPT has many advantages over traditional methods of generating conversations. It can generate more natural-sounding dialogue than conventional methods and it is also faster and more efficient at doing so.
However, the technology has its limitations. 

ChatGPT is not perfect, as it can't understand context or interpret human emotions like a human would.

For example, it may not be able to understand certain context in conversations and may produce inaccurate results if not trained properly.

- It also requires careful monitoring and guidance to ensure that the conversations generated are accurate and appropriate. 
- Additionally, ChatGPT cannot create original content on its own; instead it relies on data sets provided by the user to generate meaningful conversations. 
- It struggles with understanding complex topics and generating accurate responses based on them. 
- As such, it it only trained on data till 2021 so it can cannot answer the questions based on the after events and recent topics. 
- It can lead to longer wait times for customers as it need to take time to process each before answering.
- And finally, it does not contain emotions so it cannot be creative like a human mind, thankfully!! 


As ChatGPT is not a human. As such, it can only offer pre-written responses to customer queries. This means that if a customer asks a question that ChatGPT isn't programmed to understand, it will not be able to offer a helpful response.

Despite these limitations, ChatGPT remains an invaluable tool for content creators looking to quickly generate engaging dialogue without having to spend time manually crafting each sentence.

Taking all of this info in, here comes the big question?

**Can ChatGPT Replace Human Skills?**

As artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve, many businesses are wondering if ChatGPT will soon replace human talent.
While ChatGPT is still in its early stages, it shows promise as a way to automate repetitive tasks that do not require human interaction.

So far, it has been shown to be effective in tasks such as customer service, technical support, and sales. In the future, it could potentially be used to replace human jobs in a variety of industries.

However, it is still unclear if ChatGPT will be able to completely replace human skills. While ChatGPT can handle almost all tasks, it still lacks the creativity and problem-solving skills of humans. Additionally, it will likely never be able to match the emotional intelligence of humans.

For now, it seems that humans and ChatGPT will need to work together to create the best possible outcomes. Only time will tell what’s the future has in store.

## Summary

ChatGPT is constantly improving and expanding its capabilities. So far, it has been impressive in its ability to mimic human conversation. However, it is still in its early stages and there are some bugs that need to be worked out.

But overall, the potential for ChatGPT is great and it will be interesting to see how it develops in the future. We can't wait to see what the future holds and how this power of ChatGPT is gonna affect the world, personally or professionally, likewise.


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All About ChatGPT - The Strong Future of AI

In this article, we will take a look at how to deploy an angular application to an Amazon S3 Bucket and access it via AWS Cloud Front. 

This process consists of two CI/CD steps: 
- Building the project with AWS CodeBuild 
- Configuring Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) with AWS Code Pipeline.  

## Get Started with AWS
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### Pre-Requisites:
- Access to AWS Account  - Understanding of AWS S3, Code-Build & Code-Pipeline in order to create CI/CD pipeline.  
- Basic knowledge of CloudFront, Route 53, Certificate Manager. 



Below are the steps to follow the process:  
### Create AWS S3 bucket enabling Static Web Hosting with Public Access:

Create an S3 bucket and in General Configuration section, give the Bucket Name, the name should be unique. Keep Object Ownership as default.  

Enable public access to the Bucket by unchecking the ‘Block all public access’. This does allow access to the bucket publicly, but this doesn’t enable public access to the content/objects inside the bucket.  

Keep the rest as default and click ‘Create bucket’.  

Once the bucket is created, go inside it and we can see different configuration tabs for this bucket. Here it shows the Access level of the bucket as ‘publicly accessible’.  

- Next step is to enable this bucket, to host a website. Click on ‘Properties’ tab and find the section ‘Static website hosting’.    
- After finding the Static website hosting section, click on edit and edit the configurations there mentioned as:  
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Next step is to create custom bucket policy because though we enabled public access for this bucket it doesn’t allow to access the object inside the bucket to be accessed publicly.   

Click the ‘permissions’ tab and go inside. There you can find a section ‘Bucket policy’ and then, click on ‘Edit’ and add the following inside the ‘Policy’-        

```
{  
 "Version": "2012-10-17",  
 "Statement": [  
 {  
 "Sid": "PublicReadGetObject",  
 "Effect": "Allow",  
 "Principal": "*",  
 "Action": "s3:GetObject",  
 "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::<AddYourBucketName>/*"  
 }  
 ]  
}  
```
Now, save the changes and thus we have configured our S3 bucket to host a static website that is accessible publicly.  

### Create AWS CodeBuild:

- To create CodeBuild click on ‘Create build project’.  
- In the ‘Project configuration’ section gives the build name. Always keep in mind to keep the naming convention is configurated correctly.
- Then in the ‘Source’ section, select the ‘Github’ as the ‘Service Provider’. Connect to GitHub and then it will ask your consent to connect your GitHub with AWS.  
- Then add repository URL, and set the branch you wish to use.  

In the ‘Environment’ section, update the configuration as per the requirement. Also do check the additional configuration section in order to mention Environment Variable and some other details eg : compute.  

Now comes the most important section is ‘Buildspec’. Here we configure how our project should be built to generate artifacts.   

In order to create buildspec, we have two options: 
Use a buildspec file or Insert build commands. 
We used a buildspec file. Below is the build file -

Next is to configure ‘Artifacts’. Select the type from the dropdown button and click on Update Artifact.

Once done click on ‘Create Build Project’ and run the CodeBuild and check whether the build is successful or not.  

### Create AWS CodePipeline:

AWS CodePipeline is used to automate build and deployment of our Angular Web Application to S3 bucket.  
Click on ‘Create pipeline’. Then we have to follow below steps in order to create the Codepipeline.  

- **Pipeline Settings** — General configurations for the Codepipeline, such as Name, Role etc.  
- **Source** — As the first step we have to set up the Triggering Source of the Code Pipeline. We can select the source provider, as ‘GitHub (Version 1)’ or maybe something else as well.    
- **Build** — So here we add our Codebuild as the Build provider.
- **Deploy** — The last step, which defines where to deploy the Build. So, in our case we select Amazon S3.  

Save the changes and then click on ‘Release Change’.  

Let the code pipeline to run and deploy the Angular Project. After the pipeline completed the execution, we can check the s3 bucket, there we can see angular build files.  
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### Create a Hosted Zone:

In our case the hosted zone was already created.   
We need to create a DNS zone that will contain a CNAME record that will forward traffic from admin.exmasbook.com to our website endpoint. 

Since our static website is in AWS, we can use AWS Route 53 to serve as our domain’s DNS provider.  

### Request for Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificate:
- Search for Amazon Certificate Manager (ACM) and click on get started Request a Certificate and select Request a public certificate.
- Enter the domain name we registered earlier and keep rest other parameters as it is. Click on Request button.   
- In order to validate the domain, we need to add a CNAME record to the DNS configuration of our domain.   

Setting up the record depends on the provider. But since we have created a hosted zone in Route 53 earlier, click on the Create record in Route 53 button. Doing so will automatically add the record to the hosted zone.  

- Click on the Create button in the pop-up window to finalize creating the record in Route 53 and click on Continue button.   
- Next, we can see the Pending validation status, which indicates the certificate manager is trying to validate the ownership of the domain. 

Once validate, the license will be issued, and the status will change to Issued.  

### Use CloudFront to serve a static website hosted on Amazon S3:

- To serve a secure version of the website, we can use Amazon CloudFront which are AWS Content Delivery Network (CDN) service to serve the content of your static website being hosted on Amazon S3.
- Create a CloudFront distribution.   
- Set an origin domain by entering the S3 bucket endpoint in the Origin domain field. The origin domain indicates where our website content is stored.   
- In the Default cache behaviour section select the Redirect HTTP to HTTPS option under Viewer protocol policy.  
- In the Settings section click on Add item and set our domain name for secure access to your website rather than the domain name CloudFront assigns to the distribution.  
- Write domain name (admin.examsbook.com) in the input field below the Alternate domain (CNAME) section. Also, select the certificate that was issued to our domain earlier in the Custom SSL certificate field.  
- Next, in the default root object field and input the default home page name. We can see below that index.html is the default home page.  
- Leave the rest of the settings default when distributing a static website in CloudFront. Click the Create distribution button at the bottom to create the distribution.  

Finally, copy the distribution’s domain name in the Domain name column, and paste it in a browser’s address bar to test if our website shows as secure. We should see our website’s home page displayed by default.  

### Setting up Our Domain with CloudFront:
CloudFront is still directing traffic to our S3 bucket endpoint; it’s not using our custom domain. 

We want to use our own domain in order to distribute our website instead of the one provided by CloudFront. If so, we need to create an CNAME record for the domain name we previously registered.  

- Click on Hosted zone under DNS management in Route 53 dashboard to access our hosted zone(s) list.  
- On the Hosted zones page, click on your domain name in the table. Doing so will redirect us to a page where we’ll create a CNAME record type. CNAME record routes this domain’s incoming traffic to your CloudFront distribution.  
- Now, select your CloudFront distribution domain name in the Choose distribution field, and click on the Create records button.   

Once the record is successfully created then we can navigate to our website via the custom domain you configured.  

## Conclusion
Throughout this article, we’ve learned how to use some AWS services to host our static website. 

We’ve also experienced securing our website with an SSL certificate and optimizing our website’s distribution with CloudFront.  

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Angular Web Deployment

As the employment landscape rapidly evolves, it is becoming increasingly important for organisations to refine their hiring process in order to attract and retain top talent. With a need for better manpower growing more urgent every day, businesses must be able both maintain existing roots while continually onboarding fresh new additions that can bring something unique to roles unavailable before. 
Careful consideration on how best to facilitate this balance is paramount if any company wants to remain competitive within its respective industry.

With the tech sector booming and likewise putting novel demands on the recruitment process, meeting hiring challenges has become increasingly complex. Connecting with qualified applicants who have the right skillset is a challenge when the competition for talent can be fierce.

High employee turnover rates also create obstacles that recruiters must work to overcome, making it necessary to ensure candidates fit the job requirements as well as company culture. In addition, accurately assessing technology skill-sets often requires staffing specialists with in-depth experience in the area. 

It’s more important than ever for recruiters to collaborate with internal stakeholders to effectively navigate findings and solutions during their hiring process.

Some of the factors contributing to these challenges in the IT sector are -

### - Candidate's Choice :
It is hard to find a quality candidate nowadays, besides this candidates have their own choices on salary, job role and  job location. Candidates hold multiple offers that give them the power to negotiate for more. 
### - Work From Home / Hybrid Work Mode :
Pre-COVID, candidates invested considerable thought into considerations such as job location and home proximity. Nowadays though, the IT industry is dominated by virtual work - prioritizing comfort in lieu of traditional workplace concerns. As a result, prospective employees are presented with significantly altered criteria to weigh up when deciding on their desired career opportunity.
### - Salary Against Experience:
Employees now feel a lack of engagement with their workplace, but still seek out higher salaries when considering new opportunities. Companies need to ensure that perks and benefits match modern job expectations in order for them to compete for the best talent on offer today. 
### - Back-Outs:
Despite their best efforts, recruiters are often met with apathy when candidates abruptly 'back out' of interviews and job offers. This lackadaisical attitude can have a profound impact on the talent acquisition process, creating frustration for all involved!

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### - Stability:
In our current industry and market, job hopping is quickly becoming the norm rather than an exception; candidates are not content with long-term associations anymore but instead strive for quick successes through frequent changes in employment. As a result, businesses must temper expectations of employee loyalty to keep up with this modern trend towards shorter tenure placements.
### - Notice Period Duration:
During the notice period, candidates thrive to make the most of their situation and leverage it for more opportunities. They are highly motivated to seek out better prospects while still fulfilling their obligations in order to gain a desired outcome. 
### - Multiple Offers:
In today's competitive job market, top candidates are receiving multiple offers. This can present a challenge for recruiters as once the candidate has resigned from their current role they may be considering other options even after proper coordination on our behalf. Money matters can make or break employment decisions in this landscape.
### - Hiring within tight deadlines:
With an accelerated timeline, thoughtful planning and clear communication are paramount in making sure that all parties involved have the opportunity to gain a good understanding of the role, hiring team, and organization. Meeting pre-work should focus on items that yield the most information for a timely decision and meeting time should be used wisely for constructive dialogue. 


## Wrapping Up!
Recruiting for the technology sector is a complex process, with demands for highly-skilled professionals and unexpected skill gaps. To succeed in this competitive field, recruiters must be able to quickly source qualified candidates as well as create long-term relationships that benefit both employers and employees over time. A clear understanding of skills required will further assist recruitment personnel in meeting their goals while providing the necessary training or learning opportunities when needed - ultimately resulting in successful hires across all areas of tech industry expertise.

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8 Major Hiring Challenges in Tech Recruitment

AI and ML testing is a process of evaluating the performance and accuracy of AI and ML systems. 

It involves testing the system's ability to learn from data, make predictions, and adapt to new situations. It is becoming an increasingly important aspect of software testing as the use of AI and ML in various industries, such as healthcare, finance, and retail continues to grow. 

Testing AI and ML systems require a different approach than traditional software testing as it involves testing the system's ability to learn and adapt, rather than testing its functionality. This includes testing the data sets used to train the system, testing the system's ability to handle edge cases, and testing its performance under different conditions. 

The future of software testing will likely involve more use of AI and ML to automate and improve the testing process, making it more efficient and effective. 

## AI & ML Testing: What You Need To Know Before Diving In?

There are several key factors to consider when testing AI and ML models, including: 

- Data quality: The quality of the data used to train and test the model is crucial to its performance. It is important to ensure that the data is representative of the problem being solved and that it is free from errors and biases. 
- Test design: The test design should be carefully planned to ensure that the model is being evaluated on a representative set of data and that the results are meaningful. 
- Metrics: The metrics used to evaluate the model's performance should be chosen carefully and should be appropriate for the task at hand. Common metrics include in AI & ML are accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score.
- Model interpretability: The ability to interpret and understand how the model is making its predictions is an important aspect of AI and ML testing.
- Model robustness and safety: It's important to evaluate the robustness and safety of the model, and it should be tested to ensure it can handle a wide range of inputs and edge cases. 
- Continuous monitoring: AI and ML models should be continuously monitored and retrained as new data becomes available or the underlying problem changes. 

## Understanding The Basics of AI & ML Testing For Quality Assurance

AI and ML testing for quality assurance involve testing the accuracy and performance of AI and ML models to ensure they function as intended. This can include testing the models' ability to learn from data and make accurate predictions, as well as testing for potential biases and errors. There are a variety of tools and techniques that can be used for AI and ML testing, including unit testing, smoke testing, sanity testing,  regression testing, and testing the models against a set of known inputs and outputs. It's also important to test the model's performance on real-world data, as well as monitor its performance over time. Overall, the goal of AI and ML testing is to ensure that the models are reliable, accurate, and fair. 

### The Automated Way of Testing AI & ML Models - A Comprehensive Guide

Automated testing of AI and ML models involves using software tools and scripts to test the models in a systematic and repeatable way. This can include unit tests to test individual components of the model, as well as integration tests to ensure that the model works correctly when integrated with other systems.

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Here are some steps for creating an automated testing framework for AI and ML models: 

- Define the test cases: Identify the inputs and expected outputs for each test case. 
- Implement the tests: Use a testing framework such as PyTest or TensorFlow's testing library to write the tests. 
- Set up a test environment: Create a test environment that includes the necessary dependencies and data sets. 
- Run the tests: Use a tool such as Jenkins or Travis CI to automatically run the tests on a regular basis. 
- Monitor the results: Use a tool such as TensorBoard to track the results of the tests and identify any issues. 

## What You Need to Know About AI & ML Testing: Pros and Cons?

### AI and ML testing has several advantages:

- Increased Accuracy: AI and ML systems can be trained to recognize patterns and make predictions with a high degree of accuracy. Testing these systems can help ensure that they are working as intended.
- Improved Efficiency: AI and ML systems can automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, which can increase the efficiency of the testing process.
- Better Decision Making: AI and ML systems can help identify and prioritize potential issues, allowing for more effective decision making during the testing process. 

### However, AI and ML testing also has some drawbacks:

- Complexity: AI and ML systems can be complex and difficult to test, requiring specialized knowledge and tools. 
- Limited Visibility: It can be difficult to understand how AI and ML systems make decisions, making it challenging to identify and debug errors. 
- Data Bias: AI and ML systems can be biased if the data used to train them is not diverse and representative. 
- Costly: Setting up a testing environment for AI and ML can be costly, especially if specialized tools and personnel are required. 


## Conclusion:

Overall, AI and ML testing can be beneficial for ensuring the reliability and accuracy of these systems, but it also requires specialized knowledge and resources. 
Testing AI and ML models is a critical step in the development process that helps ensure that the models are accurate, robust, and safe to use in real-world applications.
It's important to have good test coverage, have a good understanding of the model and the input data, and also check the results of the model for any unexpected/wrong predictions. 
It's also important to test the model in a production-like environment, and also to monitor the performance of the model over time. Additionally, you should also consider testing the model in different scenarios and under different loads to ensure that it can handle different edge cases. 

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Creating a strong and recognizable brand can be a challenge for any business, but it is essential for success. In today's competitive marketplace, having a well-developed and comprehensive brand is key to standing out from the crowd.  

Crafting a strong brand identity is a key step in gaining recognition, credibility, and trust in the marketplace. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, it's essential to have a comprehensive strategy for enhancing your branding. 

When it comes to creating a successful business in today’s competitive world, branding is essential. But, what exactly is branding? 

## What is Branding?
Branding is the process of creating an identity and value for your business that helps to differentiate it from the competition.  

Branding is much more than just a logo or a catchy slogan; it’s the entire experience that customers have with your business from the moment they first hear about you to the moment they purchase your products or services. 

At its core, branding is about creating a message that resonates with your target audience. It’s about creating an emotional connection with your customers. It’s also about creating a consistent message across all your marketing channels, from your website to your email campaigns. 

Branding is also about the values of your organization. It’s about creating a unique identity that will make customers feel connected to your organization. Branding should be centered around the values that you believe in and want to share with your customers. 

Your brand should be clear, consistent, and attractive to consumers. It should be an extension of your business, conveying the values and mission of your company through visuals, messaging, and customer service. 

Building a strong brand involves creating a unique logo, developing a brand voice and message, and creating a unified brand experience across all marketing channels. 

A successful brand will create an emotional connection with your target audience, inspire loyalty and trust, and ultimately, drive more sales. 

Branding is an ongoing process of evolution and refinement as your business grows and changes. It’s important to keep your branding up to date, as it should be representative of the company you are today and the company you want to be in the future. 

## Steps for Successful Branding Strategy

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Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for years, developing a strong brand is essential for long-term success. And, with the right strategy and approach, you can create a brand that will help you stand out in a crowded marketplace. 

Branding is an essential component of any business, organization, or individual. It is the way you communicate your values, beliefs, and mission to the world, and it plays an important role in helping you differentiate and stand out from the competition.  

The key to a successful branding strategy is to have a clear understanding of who you are, who your target audience is, and how you want to be perceived. To create a successful brand, you need to have a comprehensive [SEO strategy](https://learn.habilelabs.io/a-complete-seo-guide-for-web-developers-2eec6fe44217?source=collection_home---4------11-----------------------) and well-defined plan that will help you reach your goals. 

To help you get started, here are some of the best practices you can use to enhance your branding and create a powerful brand identity -

### 1. Establish a clear vision and mission

Your branding should start with a clear vision and mission. This will help you define the purpose, values, and message of your brand. 
Ensure that these are clear and concise, and that they reflect the essence of who you are and what you want to achieve. 

### 2. Define your target audience

Knowing who your target audience is and understanding their needs, wants, and expectations will help you create an effective branding strategy by making sure that your message resonates with them. 

### 3. Develop a unique voice and tone
Your brand's voice and tone should be unique and consistent, so that it stands out from the competition and resonates with your target audience. 

### 4. Create a memorable logo

Your logo is one of the most important elements of your branding, as it is the visual representation of your business. It should be simple, memorable, and recognizable, and it should effectively communicate your brand's message. 

### 5. Utilize all available platforms
In today's digital world, it is important to take advantage of all available platforms to maximize the reach of your branding. This includes social media, websites, email marketing, and other digital marketing channels. 

### 6. Focus on customer experience
Your branding should focus on creating a positive customer experience. This starts with your customer service and extends to your products, services, and overall interactions with your customers. 

### 7. Stay consistent

Consistency is key for successful branding. Make sure that all your branding elements, including logos, content, designs, and messaging, are consistent across all platforms. 

## Wrapping Up!

Branding is an important part of establishing a successful business or organization, and following the best practices outlined above will help you create a successful branding strategy.  

Creating a successful brand requires effort and dedication. But, by following these best practices, you can create a strong brand identity that resonates with customers and sets you apart from the competition. 

By understanding who you are and who your target audience is, and by utilizing all available platforms and staying consistent, you can ensure that your brand stands out from the competition and resonates with your target audience. 

By following these best practices for branding, you can create a powerful brand for your business that will help you stand out from the competition, create an emotional connection with your customers, and build trust.  
Good luck!


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Best Practices to enhance your Branding 

The honeypot concept originated in the cybersecurity industry to attract, capture, and monitor cybercriminals. With the rising demand for security against cyber threats, honeypots are gaining popularity across the globe. 

## What is a Honeypot?

A honeypot is a security system created to draw attackers. It is a crucial network-attached tool that helps information security experts and defenders analyse network-based threats more thoroughly. A honeypot poses as a poorly managed, high-value asset or server that could be targeted by cyber attackers online. It gathers information about any efforts by illegitimate users to get into the Honeypot and alerts defenders of these attempts.

## How Does a Honeypot Work?

Honeypots are installed on decoy servers inside the demilitarised zone (an isolated network area) to make it appear legitimate to the hacker. They employ standard protocols and execute realistic functions. Furthermore, at times, they use fake data to look more credible.

A honeypot fools cyberhackers into thinking it's a valid target by looking like a real computer system loaded with apps and data. For instance, a honeypot could imitate a business's customer billing system, which is frequently targeted by hackers looking for credentials for credit cards.
Once the Honeypot succeeds in engaging the hackers, their activities can be easily monitored, and their behaviour can be examined for hints on how to make the real network even more secure.


## Who are the Common Users of Honeypot?

Honeypots are frequently used by large businesses and organisations engaged in cybersecurity investigations to recognise and protect against assaults from threat actors. 

## Types of Honeypots

Cybersecurity experts employ different types of honeypots to detect different cyber threats:

### • Honeypot Email Addresses:
These are email traps or junk mail traps that hide a bogus email id in a spot that only an automated address extractor can find. Because the address isn't utilised for anything other than the spamming trap, any message sent to it is guaranteed to be spam. Thus, all communications that contain similar content as those sent to the spamming trap can be automatically prohibited. Also, the spammers' source IP addresses can be added to a block list.

### • Spider Honeypot:
    The purpose of a spider honeypot is to capture web crawlers, also known as spiders, by constructing web pages and URLs that are only visible to automated crawlers. You can learn how to block harmful bots and ad-network crawlers by identifying crawlers.

### • Malware Honeypot:
    It imitates software applications and APIs to attract malware attacks. The attributes of the malware can then be examined to create anti-malware software or to fix API vulnerabilities.

    • Database Honeypots: 
### An organisation's security team may install a honeypot to serve as a dummy database that alerts users to hackers attempting to take advantage of software vulnerabilities. Attackers who succeed in penetrating firewalls can be lured to and diverted by the dummy databases.

Also, based on strategy, there are three types of honeypots:

### • Simple/pure Honeypot:
    This extensive production system includes simulated sensitive data and documents. It is the simplest of the three honeypot types, but it is also the most complicated. Because of this intricacy, it is harder to manage a simple honeypot.

### • Low-interaction honeypot:
    The honeypots mimic the most prevalent attacks on a network: basic protocols like TCP/IP, which are most likely to be requested by a hacker. Because a low-interaction honeypot is less complex, it is safer, but it is also easier to detect if it is fake. Thus, it is beneficial for tracking less complicated threats like bots and malware.

### • High-interaction Honeypot:
    High-interaction honeypots work by getting attackers to try to get root access or administrative access to a server. An organisation can monitor a hacker's activities closely if they have administrative access to a decoy system.
    
## Honeypot- Uses

This decoy-based intrusion-detection technology has several uses. Observing traffic entering a honeypot system can provide the following information:

- the source of cybercrime
- cybercriminals' method or patterns of operation 
- the intensity of the threat
- data or applications that are of interest to them
- cybersecurity measures you have in place to prevent cyberattacks

## Benefits of Using a Honeypot:

- Honeypots are resource-light since they only deal with a small volume of traffic.
- It is easy to set up a honeypot using outdated PCs that you no longer use.
- In terms of software, various pre-written honeypots are accessible through public repositories, significantly minimising the amount of internal work required to set up a honeypot.
- The rate of false positives in honeypots is minimal.
- Cybercriminals are constantly improving their intrusion capabilities. A honeypot helps cybersecurity experts and security teams gain knowledge of various cyber attacks and identify emerging attacks and vulnerabilities.
- Also, honeypots make excellent training tools for technical security personnel. A honeypot offers a secure environment for studying various vulnerabilities and demonstrating how cybercriminals operate.
- Furthermore, with a honeypot, security personnel may concentrate entirely on the threat without being diverted by actual network activity.

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Nonetheless, the expense of managing a honeypot can be substantial, in part due to the skill sets required to create and play a system that appears to unveil an organisation's network resources while prohibiting intruders from gaining entry to any production systems.

Last but not least, by setting up a honeypot, you are helping other computer users as well. It takes hackers longer to waste their efforts on honeypots, so they have less time to hack live systems and cause real harm.

## Honeypot-Challenges

Although Honeypot is a boon for averting cyberattacks, it has its own share of challenges:

- A good, properly configured honeypot will dupe cybercriminals/hackers into assuming they have got access to the actual system. It will be identical to your actual systems in terms of data fields, logos and login alerts. However, Honeypots are not 100% foolproof. If a hacker successfully identifies a honeypot, they can target your real systems while keeping the Honeypot unharmed.
- A cyber attacker can create spoof attacks using Honeypot fingerprinting to divert attention from a real exploit targeting your production systems.
- Attackers could also gain access to your systems through honeypots. That's why honeypots cannot substitute intrusion detection systems and firewalls, which provide satisfactory security controls.
- Also, the Honeypot may serve as an entry point for further intrusion. Therefore you must ensure it is well-protected. You can protect your live system from attacks directed at your Honeypot with a honeywall-the simplest means of safeguarding your Honeypot from malicious attacks.

As a whole, honeypots have far more benefits than risks. The threat of hackers is often considered imperceptible. However, with honeypots, you are able to monitor their activity in real-time and prevent them from gaining access. 

## Wrapping Up

Given the benefits of a honeypot, it is recommended that every organisation leverage these network-connected tools. This network security technology forms an essential component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy in today's digital environment. This tool can be used by organisations as an additional layer of protection, along with firewalls and other security mechanisms, to safeguard networks from hackers.

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**N**etwork security tools help businesses protect sensitive information besides ensuring their credibility. Every company needs network security tools to assess network risks.


Before delving into the importance of network security tools, let’s first understand what network security is and why it is crucial for businesses.



Network security refers to a set of technologies, policies, and practices implemented to safeguard the integrity and usability of an organisation’s infrastructure by preventing outside threats from entering the network.



Moreover, it involves identifying unauthorised access to computer resources, misuse of those resources, or modifications to those resources, and denying access to them.

## Increasing Rate of Cyber Crimes



The increasing number of malicious hackers seeking to attack computers and other internet-enabled devices emphasises the need for cyber security.



Cybercrimes in India are increasing at an alarming rate, like many other countries.



>There were 2,08,456 cyber-related crimes reported in the country in 2018. Moreover, 2,12,485 cases were reported in the first two months of 2022 alone, surpassing the total number of cases reported in 2018.



The proliferation of cyber threats requires every organisation, regardless of size, to implement effective network security solutions.



## What are Network Security Tools?



As today’s network architecture has become more complex, attackers are constantly tracking vulnerabilities and looking for new ways to exploit them.



Such vulnerabilities can exist across various areas, including data, devices, applications, locations, and users. Several network security tools are available today to address this issue.



Network security tools protect networks, sensitive data, and critical infrastructure for business. Such tools are of two types–software-based and hardware-based. They help address individual threats, exploits, and non-compliant regulatory issues.



IT Security teams of an organisation use various network security tools depending on the specific security issue they are looking to resolve. For example, perimeter network security tools help prevent network-based threats from entering the environment.



Tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network-based antivirus programs fall under this category. Likewise, advanced network security tools like packet analysers and network mappers are usually used to detect potential vulnerabilities in DDoS and spear phishing attacks.



The multifaceted nature of cyber attacks and their extended execution period have created weaknesses in traditional threat prevention methods.



Therefore, malware detection and response tools have become increasingly critical to detect and prevent malicious activity on the network resulting from non-malware attacks.



Considering the intensity of phishing attacks and email scams witnessed over the last few years, it is evident that businesses need more than a perimeter-focused security approach to manage their exposure to risks.

## Benefits of Network Security Tools


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Here are a few benefits of network security tools:



- Network security tools help protect client data and information
- Ensure the security of shared data
- Protect the network from cyber threats by ensuring reliable access. Different levels of access can be granted to other users with network security tools
- Minimises overhead expenses
- Ensures reliable network performance
- Provides protection against data breaches and other security threats



## Types of Network Security Tools


Here are some critical network security tools that every organisation must use:


### - Firewalls


Network Security strongly depends on Firewalls, especially Next-Gen Firewalls, which focus on blocking malware and application-layer attacks.


They analyse each message and block those that violate the specified security parameters; hence, firewalls are essential to daily computing. Besides controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic, firewalls also prevent malicious traffic from entering the network.


There are several ways to implement a firewall, including software, hardware, or a combination of both.


Nevertheless, firewalls have certain limitations, as skilled hackers can easily replicate firewalls. Despite this limitation, firewalls effectively protect less complicated cyber attacks on network systems.

### - IDS/IPS and Sandbox



IDS (Intrusion Detection System)/IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) are network security tools that offer protocol analysis.


These tools are installed behind firewalls and provide protocol analysis for compliance audit against the protocol’s publicly declared specifications. These network security tools can also match signatures on different parts of a data packet.


A sandbox is similar to an IDS/IPS but doesn’t need signatures to function. By emulating an end-system environment, a sandbox can determine whether malware objects are trying to perform port scans.


### - Antivirus software program


It is designed to identify, prevent, and eliminate viruses such as Trojan, worms, spyware, rootkits, adware, ransomware, keyloggers, or other malware threats on a PC, IT systems, or network.


The auto-update feature in an antivirus program enables it to detect viruses and new cyber threats regularly. Antivirus software programs can also scan emails to ensure they are free from malicious attachments and web links.



### - Public Key Infrastructure


Also known as PKI, this network security tool helps users and computers to exchange data securely over the internet.


It also verifies the authenticity of the other party. Besides encrypting server communication, PKI controls the distribution and detection of public encryption keys.


It can solve myriad cybersecurity problems and, therefore, is a must-have network security tool for an organisation’s network security.


### - Managed Detection and Response Service (MDR)



Cyber Criminals and hackers use sophisticated software to attack an organisation’s security. Thus, businesses must stay vigilant and equip themselves with more robust cybersecurity tools.



Managed detection and response helps with security monitoring, incident response, incident analysis, threat intelligence, and threat hunting. The tool is ideal for organisations with limited resources that want to improve their ability to detect and respond to threats.



### - Load Balancer



It plays a crucial role in the age of cloud computing. Using a load balancer’s offloading functionality, an organisation can defend itself against distributed denial-of-service attacks.



A public cloud provider transfers attack traffic from the corporate server to the public cloud.

## Network Security Tools — A Few Challenges


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Network security tools have their own share of disadvantages as well. For instance, password authentication takes a lot of time.


To ensure security, such tools often require dual authentication using two different passwords for accessing any document. Additionally, the tool often directs users to type in several sample passwords before finalising one, which takes a lot of time.


Also, network security systems can be costly to install. Especially for smaller networks, purchasing network security tools and installing them can be expensive as network security involves the protection of a network of computers storing vast volumes of data. Therefore, a high level of security is definitely going to cost more.


Furthermore, managing large networks requires proficient technicians capable of tackling security issues. Thus, businesses must hire a skilled network administrator to ensure the network’s seamless functioning. Also, they must be trained to upgrade their skills.


In a world plagued by cyber threats, network security tools, despite their disadvantages, are a boon for businesses. As a result, the advantages of such tools outweigh their disadvantages.



## Wrapping Up!



Network security should be a priority for any organisation that uses networks and systems. Besides safeguarding an organisation’s data and assets from being misused, network security tools also control network traffic effectively.


Further, such tools enhance the performance of networks and ensure the maintenance of security across company staff, while also enhancing security when sharing data.



Are you looking for further advice on improving security in your organisation? Please reach out to us, our team would be happy to assist you.

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**R**efine/Refine.dev is a React-based framework that makes it easy to build data-driven web apps.



Developers can use this robust platform to enhance their productivity by creating and releasing the best web apps in record time. The Refine framework includes helper hooks, components, and providers.



There are two powerful, enterprise-grade UI frameworks built into the refine framework —

- Ant Design-a user interface toolkit for businesses; and
- MUI or Material User Interface
- Due to its headless design, Refine offers developers ultimate customisation and styling control. Some popular tools that integrate with the Refine framework include React, TypeScript, Firebase, Next.js, and NestJS.



Civan, Eren, and Omer have founded the Refine framework. The trio has been actively participating in the open-source community since 2018. They developed the Refine framework initially for internal use but have now turned it into a product with a loyal following.



Building on the existing integrations and ensuring robust enterprise-level security, Refine is developing additional features, such as export projects, Git syncing, SLA functions, and on-premise deployments, necessary to service enterprise customers.


In a short timeframe, the Refine framework, with its well-defined go-to-market strategy and a burgeoning developer community, has already differentiated itself and answered most of the most challenging questions about scalability in low code.

## UI Components are Excluded by Default in Refine


Since Refine is a headless Framework, UI Components are not included by default. This framework supports two ways of adding UI elements:



- Using UI libraries, like Tailwind and Chakra UI.
- Implementing comprehensive UI Frameworks, such as Ant Design, Material UI, Mantine, Chakra UI etc.


## Functions of Refine.dev


A high-level frontend framework can save you a lot of time, but they compromise flexibility and speed. Hence, developers have come up with the “Refine” approach after years of working on popular frameworks and B2B frontends.



Getting started with Refine is quick and easy since it has many prebuilt functionalities. Some crucial functionalities include networking, routing, authentication, state management, and internationalisation.



With Refine’s application productivity platform, organisations can build data-intensive applications such as admin panels, internal tools, and dashboards. In addition, built-in SSR (Server Side Rendering) support is being added to bolster its viability for public-facing applications. An example could be food delivery services, illustrating how Refined can be used to build both customer-facing and admin-facing apps for a delivery service.


Refine simplifies CRUD operations by eliminating repetitive tasks. Additionally, it allows users to quickly develop web apps without sacrificing extreme customizability. Applications include admin panels, B2B applications, and dashboards, among others.


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## Features of Refine.dev


- A Robust User Interface: The current version of refine.dev integrates seamlessly with the Ant Design System. However, future versions of the software will support multiple UI frameworks.
- Requires No Configuration: Easy setup with Superplate. With refine. dev, starting a project takes less than a minute.
- Comes with a Boilerplate-free Code: Due to its boilerplate-free code, the Refine. dev framework is easy to understand and maintain.
- Complete Set of Features: It offers a complete set of features, including routing, networking, authentication, state management, i18n, and UIs.
- Agnostic to backends: Refine is compatible with any custom backend. It supports GraphQL backend or REST APIs, Strapi, NestJs CRUD, Airtable, Nhost, Hasura, Directus, Supabase, Firebase, and Altogic. In addition, it supports any UI-Kit design or custom design. Also, Refine features don’t interfere with your UI structure or restrict it in any way. You can customise Refine’s UI based on your specific needs.
- Native Typescript Core: Plain Javascript can always be turned off.
- Decoupled UI: Decoupled UI: Each UI component is exposed directly without being wrapped in an encapsulation layer. The elements of the UI are entirely under your control.
- Built-in Support: Refine offers built-in support for NestJs CRUD, Airtable, Strapi, Strapi GraphQL, Supabase, and Altogic.

## Advantages of Refine.dev


- Refine helps build data-heavy apps quickly. With the Refine framework, you can set up your system in just 1 minute using a Command Line Interface (CLI) program. It ensures faster development times and a higher level of performance. It has also demonstrated a significant reduction in the size of projects.
- It gives developers 100% control over their projects. Backend or workflow constraints are not an issue with Refine.
- By combining several popular libraries in Refine, you can simplify the process of web development.
- It prevents low-code vendor lock-in completely.
- It allows developers to integrate and add unlimited third-party modules. In addition, it allows developers to use their own source control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery systems.
- With it, developers can deploy their applications anywhere, including in the edge and cloud.
- Refine helps lessen developer tension in areas like routing, authentication, and state management.
- Refine makes the codebase more compact by removing redundant reducers, actions, and unit tests.
- Its built-in features help developers create a simple web application demonstrating user authentication and routing.
- Refine’s greatest strength is its complete control over the user interface.
- It’s great for applications that need to process large volumes of data, like admin panels and dashboards, and it provides database support for REST and GraphQL, including Strapi and NestJS CRUD.

Refine strongly believes in three aspects of an application:

- >API Networking
- >State Management, and
- >Authentication & Authorisation


These are the most critical elements of a data-intensive front end and need to be handled with a robust approach taking the best practices into account.

This React-based framework also guarantees a flawless implementation of building blocks so that developers can focus on the core of the project.



The Refine framework uses hooks extensively for interfacing with its different components. It relies on React Query for caching, data handling, and state management. APIs and external sources are accessed via providers, which are actually plug-in components for facilitating extendability.



## Wrapping Up



Refine core is an open-source framework that will remain free for the foreseeable future. In addition to its strong community of maintainers and contributors, it has also developed a large user base in a short time.



Even though the Refine framework is currently in its infancy, its functions and benefits will soon make it a must-have tool for developers to design interactive apps.



To know more about the Refine framework, reach us at Habilelabs . Our team will be happy to assist you.

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**T**roubleshooting involves examining and correcting problems with a computer system using a systematic approach. Essentially, it is the process of fixing problems so that a machine or product can continue functioning smoothly.


In simple words, troubleshooting aims at finding out why something is not functioning as intended. At the same time, it provides a solution to specific problems.


Every company, irrespective of size, relies heavily on technology to function seamlessly. However, companies must also be familiar with common troubleshooting tricks to troubleshoot common technology-related problems.


A high-performance troubleshooting process makes life easier for everyone. However, several false and destructive myths prevent organisations from adopting high-performance troubleshooting methods. The article explains each myth in detail to clear up all your misconceptions.


## Some Common Misconceptions in Troubleshooting


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Now let’s look at some of the myths surrounding troubleshooting:


### ❌ Troubleshooting requires a skilled professional familiar with the system



This is the most common myth that drives companies to hire technical specialists without considering their knowledge of troubleshooting processes and mindset.


Troubleshooting requires more than technical expertise. Companies must understand that an individual’s technical skills do not guarantee their mindset for troubleshooting.


The key to troubleshooting a machine or system is to understand the device, perform the necessary tests, and use a relevant troubleshooting method.


Additionally, with well-written troubleshooting documentation, even a novice can identify the problem’s root cause without prior troubleshooting knowledge.


### ❌ Troubleshooting depends on the machine that needs to be fixed


This is yet another absurd myth. A single organisation may have different devices and systems. Troubleshooting is, however, the same across all platforms.



If you apply a logical and analytical approach, you can quickly fix any machine or system.


### ❌ Either you can troubleshoot or you can’t


Many people believe that either a person can troubleshoot or they cannot. This is yet another ridiculous myth. A person’s abilities can either improve with practice or deteriorate due to insufficient practice.


On the other hand, some people think they can troubleshoot every machine or system since they do it regularly. This is another wrong assumption.

### ❌ Troubleshooters are born, not made



Many people believe that troubleshooters are not taught or coached on troubleshooting. This is another myth, as troubleshooting involves logical procedures and analytical skills.



Troubleshooting requires a combination of attitude, resilience, and a purposeful mindset, which can be easily taught and mastered. If a person has the willingness to learn, they will be able to master any skill.



One could say, for example, that the world’s fastest bowler was born with the talent of bowling; hence he holds the record.


Nevertheless, those who say such things must remember that this record has been achieved only through regular practice, coaching, and a focus on doing his best. He became the fastest bowler with his determination and mindset to move forward and fix the problems.


Similarly, A person’s ability to troubleshoot becomes more refined over time. The more problems you solve, the more experience you gain in troubleshooting.



However, to run a company, you don’t need an expert troubleshooter who has won several competitions. People with the right attitude and the ability to think clearly and logically about an issue are all required.


### ❌Troubleshooting skills are not as necessary as technical/soft skills


A good understanding of troubleshooting is essential for tackling a crisis. For instance, customers who are irritable and demanding will not empathise and see an overloaded system failure as a severe disadvantage to the entire organisation.


Consequently, failure to troubleshoot problems may tarnish your company’s reputation, besides driving customers away. Therefore, to prevent costly downtimes and revenue loss, every business owner must train their employees on troubleshooting techniques.

### ❌ You must discard faulty systems instead of troubleshooting



This myth can cost businesses great money and time. For instance, if a computer starts malfunctioning, some companies may consider replacing it with expensive systems without analysing the reason behind the glitch.


When a troubleshooting expert analyses the cause of the problem, they will find the root cause and reach a logical conclusion to save money.


These are some of the common troubleshooting myths that often prevent businesses from implementing high-quality troubleshooting practices. In addition, here are a few tips that can help debunk the myths.


## Tips to know while troubleshooting-


To understand troubleshooting myths, everyone must keep the following things in mind:



- The key to troubleshooting isn’t necessarily knowing a lot but using that knowledge correctly to solve problems.
- It would help if you didn’t fix a problem immediately. A thorough understanding of all the possible causes of the technical glitch will help eliminate the least probable and narrow the list of possibilities.
- When you describe symptoms correctly, re-creating them in a training environment will help you fix the issue at hand without wasting time on irrelevant issues.
- To keep regular troubleshooting to a minimum, You should implement a thorough quality and maintenance schedule. Additionally, it shows your internal and external customers that you value your work. Simultaneously, you can achieve significant savings by keeping maintenance to a high standard.
- For troubleshooting to be effective, careful attention to details and processes not only resolves the issue but prevents it from recurring.

## Steps Required for Troubleshooting


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Now that you know about the myths surrounding troubleshooting let’s shed light on the steps required for thorough troubleshooting:



- **Identifying the specific problem:** When determining the problem, you must try to obtain as much information as possible from the system and your customers.
- **Developing a probable cause theory:** It would help if you listed the most common reasons for the error when finding the probable cause. Try considering the obvious issues before moving on to more complex ones, even if the customer thinks there is a significant issue.
- **Finding the cause by testing the theory:** The best way to figure out what caused the problem is to try all your possible causes one at a time, starting with the easiest and quickest.
- **Creating an action plan for resolving the issue:** For instance, after identifying the cause of the glitch, you must chalk out an action plan for resolving the problem and implementing the solution. If a quick procedure corrects the problem, verify the system’s full functionality and, if necessary, implement preventive measures. On the contrary, if a quick approach fails to solve the problem, research the issue further to determine what caused it.
- **Implementing preventive measures:** (if necessary) after verifying the full functionality of the system. Try rebooting the computer and making sure multiple apps are functioning properly. Also, verify the internet connection and ensure the system sends no error messages.
- **Ensuring that all findings, actions, and outcomes are documented:** You must provide a written and verbal explanation of the problem and the solution to the customer. Also, it is advisable to share the documents with your customer/customers.



## Wrapping Up!



You must be able to solve technical problems quickly if you want your business to succeed. In simple words, the performance of your brand depends on how well you troubleshoot issues.


Thus, it is imperative to eliminate troubleshooting myths to gain a competitive edge and enhance customer satisfaction. A company’s approach to troubleshooting must be creative, and that’s all it needs to remember.

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