Last blog post I mentioned that you should never store passwords in plain text on a server. Actually, you shouldn’t store passwords in plain text on any computer, including servers. Here’s why you shouldn’t, and what you should do instead when writing a server.Click here to watch the video on Odysee.Why Not Plain Text Passwords […]
If you’re writing a network server like I am with ZitaFTP, then you may be tempted to create a custom encryption algorithm to store some data. Your reasoning would be: it’ll be secure because I’m the only person who knows the algorithm. Good old “security through obscurity.”Click here to watch the video on Odysee.I’m here […]
It’s nearly Christmas, so I’ll be taking some time off soon to celebrate Christmas, and to relax. So, from us to you: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Click here to watch the video on Odysee.I know that many people are worse off now than they were last year, but I hope that you’ll enjoy […]
There’s no ZitaFTP Server release this week, because last week I was busy paying down some technical debt instead of making progress. Click here to watch the video on Odysee. What is Technical Debt? It’s a business/entrepreneur term for what builds up when you prioritize speed over good design and engineering. For example, you cut […]
A few months ago I started having trouble where ZitaFTP Server sometimes wouldn’t be able to bind to its data ports. The error was confusing: “permission denied.”Click here to watch the video on Odysee.Permission denied? What? The error would be “port in use” if another program was using it. What’s going on?The Problem: Hyper-VThe problem […]
At least two people felt the need to explain the difference between FTPS & SFTP to me in detail after I released ZitaFTP Server. It’s a testament to how confusing all these acronyms can be. So, what are FTP, FTPS, SFTP, & TFTP? What’s the difference? Are they related? Let’s find out…Click here to watch […]
Kea Sigma Delta had its 10th birthday just over a week ago (14 November). I wish I could say that it’s been a resounding success, but business and entrepreneurship aren’t like that. Most companies don’t even reach this milestone; they fail earlier. So, still being here is a success in itself.Click here to watch the […]
I have a new ZitaFTP Server update for you. This one has a major new feature that’s almost invisible (and that’s by design). The new feature is: countermeasures against password cracking. It’s designed to keep hackers out of your server and your machine, keeping your files safe.Click here to watch the video on Odysee.More specifically, […]
I’m going to do something I’ve never done before, and don’t plan on doing often: recommend the company that hosts this website (keasigmadelta.com). No, it isn’t because they’ll give me an affiliate commission, because it’s not the first host to offer that (although that’s welcome ;-) ). Nor is it because it’s the absolute best […]
I’m pleased to be able to “let the cat out of the bag” about NovaBridge. It’s something I’ve been working on for a while to solve an annoying problem: backward compatibility for old Warp3D software on the Amiga computer.Click here to watch the video on Odysee.NovaBridge started after yet another discussion about how confusing the […]
