“The 2 billion email address stealer log breach I talk about this week is almost ready to go at the time of writing. It’s been massively time-consuming, massively expensive (we turned the cloud up to 11) and enormously frustrating. I’ve written about why in the draft blog post, but once you get to the point of inserting billions of records into a system with lots of billions of records, most of the usual way we’d do things . . . ”
Some ways to strengthen your passwords
If your passwords older than 3 years, they are no longer passwords!
You may be somewhat ‘attached’ to your passwords, but it is probably way past time to begin using a password manager and changing all of your weak and/or old passwords! DO NOT WAIT another minute! Take action now!
(This writer confidently uses Bitwarden.com for his password manager.)
Here are links to some ways to strengthen & manage your online security:
- Bitwarden Password Strength Testing Tool
- All Things Secured Password Checker/
- Have I Been Pawned?
- Password Meter
- Delinea Password Strength Checker
- Check if your email address is in a data breach
- Passwords previously exposed in data breaches
- Strong password ideas
- Memorable passwords
How to write a scope for a website
Creating a scope for a website involves outlining its purpose, features, and functionality. The following outline is a basic guide for describing your project:
- Project Overview:
- Start with a brief introduction to the website, its goals, and the problem it aims to solve.
- Objectives:
- Clearly define the objectives of the website. What do you want to achieve with it?
- Target Audience:
- Identify the target audience. Understanding the users will help tailor the features and design.
- Features and Functionality:
- List the features you want on the website. This could include user authentication, content management, e-commerce capabilities, etc.
- Content Requirements:
- Specify the type of content needed. This could be text, images, videos, or other multimedia elements.
- Design and User Experience:
- Describe the desired look and feel of the website. Consider user interface elements, color schemes, and overall user experience.
- Technical Requirements:
- Outline the technical specifications, including the preferred technology stack, hosting requirements, and any integrations with third-party services.
- Timeline and Milestones:
- Provide a project timeline with key milestones. This helps set expectations for both the development team and stakeholders.
- Budget Considerations:
- If applicable, include budget constraints and considerations. This could impact design choices and development options.
- Testing and Quality Assurance:
- Briefly mention the testing process. This ensures that the website functions correctly and meets quality standards.
- Maintenance and Support:
- Outline plans for ongoing maintenance and support after the website is launched.
- Approval and Sign-Off:
- Specify the process for approval and sign-off on various stages of development.
It is important to be as detailed as possible to help avoid any misunderstanding and to have a smooth development process. You may want to tailor these points based on the specific needs of your website.