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Kyle Brill Kyle Brill
Updated on July 21, 2025

What Is Cloud Bursting?

Cloud bursting is a cloud configuration method that shifts excess workloads from private infrastructure to the public cloud when computing demand spikes. It enables organizations to scale resources dynamically without maintaining excess in-house capacity.

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Thomas Graham Thomas Graham
Updated on July 21, 2025

Hidden Costs in CMMC Cloud Compliance Could Jeopardize Certification

CMMC compliance is now critical for defense contractors but hidden costs abound. Our expert offers some advice.

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Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on July 21, 2025

What Is Unit Testing?

A unit test is a functional test of an application’s smallest possible source code unit. The unit test aims to test the individual components of the software independent of other parts of the code.

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Ryan Elmore Ryan Elmore
Updated on July 21, 2025

What Is Prompt Engineering?

Prompt engineering is the process of optimizing the performance of generative AI models by adjusting written text, code and other inputs. Here’s a deep dive into prompt engineering techniques, best practices and applications.

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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on July 18, 2025

What Is Cybersecurity Incident Response?

Incident response is the cybersecurity process for detecting, containing and recovering from cyberattacks and data breaches.

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Bill Douglas Bill Douglas
Updated on July 18, 2025

The Hidden Tech Debt You Won’t Catch in the Code

Many product roll outs fail not because of product flaws, but because of hidden debt that comes from environment and deployment mismatches. Here’s how to plan for it.

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Ahmad Shadid Ahmad Shadid
Updated on July 18, 2025

Master This Skill to Flourish in the Age of AI

Nuance, adaptability and judgment will always be areas in which humans outperform machines. That’s why system thinking is the critical new skill for tech workers.

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Alex Ferrer Alex Ferrer
Updated on July 17, 2025

How Blockchain Is Used to Trace Stolen Crypto Assets

Blockchain forensics is the process of using blockchain tools to track down stolen crypto funds across chains and wallets. Here’s how it works.

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Alex Ferrer Alex Ferrer
Updated on July 17, 2025

6 Crypto Fraud Trends to Know and How to Spot Them

Crypto fraud has transformed from a fringe threat to a mainstream crisis. Here’s what to look out for and how to prevent it. 

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Manuel Silverio Manuel Silverio
Updated on July 17, 2025

What Is Kotlin?

Kotlin is a general-purpose, open-source programming language designed to interoperate fully between Android and the JVM (Java virtual machine).

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