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The Rise of Human + AI Workflows
The Rise of Human + AI Workflows I've grown with AI during it's formative years to see how the public's perception constantly shift. AI was once framed as a threat: You vs. AI. Then it became a divide: AI-assisted users vs. non-AI-assisted users. Now, we are entering the real [...]
AI Security Threats with MITRE ATLAS
Let’s be completely real: deploying generative AI and complex machine learning pipelines is incredible for innovation, but securing them is a massive headache. Strip away the industry hype, and we are left staring at a genuinely hard, probabilistic problem. It’s exactly the kind of problem that legacy security perimeters [...]
A Philippine Founder’s Practical Guide to Singapore and Hong Kong Incorporation in 2026
Why Filipino Founders Consider Offshore Companies Picture this: you are a Filipino startup founder in the Philippines, and you're considering setting up an offshore company for a variety of reasons. One being international market access, easier cross-border payments, investor credibility, and tax planning. So the strategic move is to [...]
AWS Data and AI Journey: Building Agentic AI Systems
Stage 5 of the AWS Data and AI Journey: Building Agentic AI Systems Building agentic AI systems is the next frontier for organizations that have already laid the groundwork with a modern data foundation, governed pipelines, and enterprise-wide generative AI. This is where agentic AI enters the picture. Generative [...]
AWS Data and AI Journey: Applying Generative AI Across the Enterprise
Stage 4 of the AWS Data and AI Journey: Applying Generative AI Across the Enterprise Applying generative AI across the enterprise is no longer just an experiment, it's a strategic priority for organizations ready to turn their data into real business intelligence. This is where generative AI enters the [...]
The Claw Has a Brain Now: The Story of NemoClaw
The Spark of a Revolution It started as most revolutions do, with a simple idea: what if your computer could just do things for you? Not in the old-school set-a-reminder-on-your-phone kind of way. But really do things. Write code, browse the web, manage files, learn new skills, and keep [...]
AI Isn’t Just for Developers Anymore
A few years ago, AI tools were mostly associated with developers and data scientists. Fast forward to 2026, and the story has changed completely. Marketing interns are generating full campaign ideas in an afternoon, HR coordinators are screening resumes in minutes, and designers are turning simple text prompts into [...]
The Digital Dilemma: When Information Spreads Faster Than Verification
Modern technology has transformed how people access and share information. News, opinions, videos, and discussions can now spread globally within seconds through social media platforms, recommendation systems, and digital communication tools. Information is now more accessible than ever before, allowing people to stay connected in real time regardless of [...]
Blast Off to the Cloud! Celestial Supernova by AWS Student Builder Group Celestia
Celestial Supernova is a cloud event organized by AWS Student Builder Group Celestia from Parañaque last April 26. The event brought together students, builders, and tech professionals at White Cloak Technologies in Pasig City, with support from Tutorials Dojo. The goal of the event is to make cloud technology [...]
Building an Ethical Hacking Lab to Practice Every OWASP Top 10 Vulnerability
As a computer science student majoring in Network and Information Security, I have researched so many ways that I can actually learn more about cybersecurity. More specifically? Hacking. With the power of the internet, I came across so many courses, websites, and applications from which I can utilize [...]

AWS Community Day Philippines 2024

The AWS Community Day Philippines 2024 is an exciting event for tech enthusiasts taking place on September 21-22, 2024, at the Arthaland Century Pacific Tower in BGC, Taguig. Hosted by the AWS User Group Philippines (AWSUG PH), this event is sure to have lots of knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities. What is AWS User Group Philippines? AWS User Group Philippines (AWSUG PH) is a Philippine-based user group made up of working professionals who are [...]

Understanding Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) in AWS

Security within cloud environments is a critical consideration, and AWS offers robust tools to ensure that your cloud infrastructure remains secure. Two critical components in AWS for managing security are Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs). These tools act as virtual firewalls, controlling the traffic that enters and exits your Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). While they serve similar purposes, they operate differently and are used in distinct scenarios to provide layered security. [...]

Path-Based Routing with Application Load Balancer (AWS ALB): Efficiently Directing Traffic Based on URL Paths

An Application Load Balancer enables you to set up a listener with rules that direct incoming requests to target groups based on the URL. This capability is unique to Application Load Balancers and is not offered by other load balancer types like Classic Load Balancer, Network Load Balancer, and Gateway Load Balancer. The path pattern rules only apply to the path of the URL and do not consider the URL's query parameters. Path-based routing [...]

How to Change an AWS ACM Certificate on Amazon CloudFront Distribution

Before diving into the steps on how to change an AWS ACM-generated SSL Certificate, it’s important to understand the basics and benefits of this service. Having a solid understanding will provide context for the actions we are about to take and help us appreciate the value AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) brings to the table. What is the AWS Certificate Manager (ACM)? AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) is a service designed to streamline the provisioning, management, [...]

Real-Time AWS Health Dashboard Updates via Slack Notifications

In an organization or for users that use cloud services, staying updated with the status and health of cloud services is crucial. It's not just about maintaining operational efficiency and minimizing downtime; it's also about peace of mind and ensuring a seamless experience for both the team and customers. The AWS Health Dashboard provides detailed information about the health of AWS services and resources. To ensure timely awareness of any issues or updates, integrating [...]

Automated RDS Snapshot Management for Improved Data Security

The Automated Daily RDS Export ensures that daily snapshots of Amazon RDS instances are created and made shareable. While RDS takes daily snapshots automatically, these are not shareable by default. To address this, we copy the snapshots and share the copies with a designated backup account. This process uses AWS Lambda Functions and Amazon EventBridge to automate the task. EventBridge triggers the Lambda function daily, which handles copying and sharing the snapshots. This automation [...]

Solving HTTP 500 Errors by Increasing File Descriptor Limits

When it comes to web hosting and server management, facing HTTP 500 errors can be a challenging obstacle. Such errors frequently arise from file descriptor limits, which restrict the server's capacity to manage incoming requests efficiently. However, by understanding how to expand these limits, you can reduce the occurrence of HTTP 500 errors and guarantee more seamless operations for your web applications. Raising file descriptor limits helps fix HTTP 500 errors by enabling servers [...]

Exploring C++ with AWS Lambda Custom Runtime

AWS Lambda is a great service for running code without worrying about server management. While it traditionally supports languages like Python, Node.js, and Java, AWS now allows you to run code in any language using custom runtimes. In this blog post, I'll walk you through setting up a C++ Lambda function that calculates the Fibonacci series. We'll leverage the performance and efficiency of C++ to build a function that runs smoothly and showcases the [...]

Automating Slack Notification for Route 53 TTL Changes

Automating a Slack notification system for Route 53 with a 60-second TTL is intended to provide real-time alerts about DNS records with short TTLs. This setup ensures administrators receive quick notifications via Slack, enabling them to promptly identify and resolve potential issues. Through this proactive measure, the optimal performance and reliability of the AWS infrastructure are maintained. Moreover, this approach allows administrators to avoid potential problems by taking corrective actions promptly and minimizing any [...]

Daily AMI Export: Enhancing Backup and Recovery

Daily automation of Amazon Machine Image (AMI) export is vital for keeping IT systems strong and dependable. This process ensures that the latest version of your system's setup is always saved. If something goes wrong, like a system crash, having these up-to-date backups means you can quickly get things back up and running. Additionally, it makes it easier to grow or move your systems because you have readily available copies of machine images. By [...]