Cybersecurity

A recent CrowdStrike update caused a global IT outage by triggering Windows BSODs, highlighting the differences in supply chain risk mitigation between Windows and Linux systems. While Windows faces challenges with imaging, containerization, package management, and updates, Linux offers robust solutions in these areas, enhancing system resilience and security. The incident underscores the need for adopting Linux-based practices to mitigate risks effectively.

In today’s digital landscape, securing your cloud infrastructure is more critical than ever. A recent vulnerability, detailed by Qualys, known as RegreSSHion, has exposed a remote unauthenticated code execution flaw in OpenSSH servers. This vulnerability underscores the urgent need for robust security measures to protect your cloud environments from potential threats. At Metaphor, we specialize in building privately hosted systems that are highly available for users while being hidden from the public internet, providing an essential layer of security.