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GCP – How to secure APIs against fraud and abuse with reCAPTCHA Enterprise and Apigee X
A comprehensive API security strategy requires protection from fraud and abuse. To better protect our publicly-facing APIs from malicious software that engages in abusive activities, we can deploy CAPTCHAs to disrupt abuse patterns. Developers can prevent attacks, reduce their API security surface area, and minimize disruption to users by implementing Google Cloud’s reCAPTCHA Enterprise and […]

AWS – Amazon Detective improves search by supporting case insensitivity
Amazon Detective has improved it’s search capability by adding support for case insensitivity with security findings and entities. You can now conduct security investigations without having to search for exact upper or lowercase characters. For example, if you wanted to search for “Admin” or “admin” logins, you can use either term to show results for […]

AWS – Amazon AppStream 2.0 now supports creating Linux Images using Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Amazon AppStream 2.0 adds Graphical User Interface (GUI) support for the Linux Image Assistant tool. With this launch, you can now create Linux AppStream 2.0 images in the similar easy way you create Windows AppStream 2.0 images. The new tool gives you step-by-step visual guidance throughout the entire process, greatly reducing the complexity of creating […]

AWS – Amazon AppStream 2.0 now supports webcams while streaming Linux applications and desktops
Amazon AppStream 2.0 now supports real-time audio-video (AV) by seamlessly redirecting local webcam video input to Linux AppStream 2.0 streaming sessions. Previously, this feature is only available when streaming Windows applications and desktops. With real-time AV support available in Linux streaming sessions, your users can collaborate using webcams without having to leave their Linux AppStream […]

AWS – AWS announces AWS SAM serverless connectors
Serverless application developers can now use the new AWS::Serverless::Connector resource available in AWS Serverless Application Model (AWS SAM) to simplify granting the appropriate level of access to the resources in their application’s infrastructure. With AWS::Serverless::Connector resources, developers describe how data and events need to flow between two resources and the type of access required. AWS […]

GCP – Built with BigQuery: How Tinyclues and Google Cloud deliver the CDP capabilities that marketers need
Editor’s note: The post is part of a series highlighting our awesome partners, and their solutions, that are Built with BigQuery. What are Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and why do we need them? Today, customers utilize a wide array of devices when interacting with a brand. As an example, think about the last time you […]

GCP – Streamline your models to production with the Vertex AI Model Registry
Machine learning (ML) is iterative in nature — model improvement is a necessity to drive the best business outcomes. Yet, with the proliferation of model artifacts, it can be difficult to ensure that only the best models make it into production. Data science teams may get access to new training data, expand the scope of […]

GCP – 5 Google Cloud Next ’22 sessions on Cloud FinOps Cost Optimization
Google Cloud Next ‘22 kicks off on October 11 and is one of our favorite times of the year because it brings together a global community of builders, innovators, developers, learners, and leaders shaping the future of cloud computing. Packed with 24 hours of in-person and global digital broadcasts, you’ll find content and experiences to […]

GCP – Google Cloud Next ‘22 for enterprise cloud architects: 5 breakout sessions you can’t miss
Whether you’re building greenfield applications in the cloud, or looking to bring legacy apps into the 21st century, there’s a lot that goes into architecting a workload for the cloud. Google Cloud Next starts on Tuesday, October 11, and includes dozens of keynotes and breakout sessions designed for enterprise cloud architects. Here are a few […]
GCP – Google Cloud Next for executives and IT business leaders: 5 key breakout sessions
IT business leaders have a lot on their plate: managing through financial uncertainty, competing for talent, tackling sustainability, all while continuing to innovate for the future. With Google Cloud Next starting Tuesday, here are a few breakout sessions for IT business leaders to add to your playlist: 1. GENKEY1 Opening Keynote We will kick off […]