Request for Proposal

A request for proposal (RFP) is a document that solicits a proposal, often made through a bidding process, by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity, service, or valuable asset, to potential suppliers to submit business proposals.…

Computer Firmware

Firmware is low-level software that is embedded directly into hardware devices, typically stored in non-volatile memory such as ROM or flash memory. Firmware provides the basic functionality and control logic for the hardware device, enabling it to perform its intended…

Data Security Platforms

Data security can be also referred as data protection. This post is about data security platforms. Data governance List of Data Security Platforms Data security platforms featured on this post: Microsoft Purview Microsoft Purview is a proprietary solution to manage…

Software Testing Frameworks

This post features software testing frameworks or software testing tools. To check software testing tools focused on information security, you can read more about: Do not confuse software testing tools with automation software like browser automation tools and robotic process…

Log Management

This post explains the concept of log management and provides Description of Log Management A log is a registry produced by a device or application about its internal use. Logs are helpful for debugging or monitoring IT security. Log management…

OpenSSF

Open Security (OpenSSF) is a non-profit organization It is part of the Linux Foundation. It was founded in 2020. OpenSSF Notable Projects OpenSSF Scorecard is a vulnerability scanner of FOSS projects. OpenSSF on the Social Networks Links to Social Networks:…

Data Privacy Standards

Data privacy standards featured on this post: ISO/IEC DIS 27701 ISO/IEC 27701 is an extension to ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002 (both about creating and maintaining an ISMS) that focuses on privacy. Version history: ISO/IEC DIS 27018 ISO/IEC DIS 27018 is…

Operating Systems

This post is an introduction to operating systems (OSs) and an index for other posts with topics related to operating systems. An OS manages the computer hardware resources, so it is important to understand the different hardware components within a…