Install Python on Windows directly with the Windows Package Manager (WinGet) command. This can be done directly through the Windows Terminal or PowerShell without downloading the Python installer from the Web or visiting the Microsoft Windows Store.

While the Windows Operating system does not have a bashrc file, an equivalent Windows $PROFILE variable contains paths to the PowerShell profiles available in the current session. We can use this $PROFILE variable to build an equivalent bashrc file and refresh this file through the Windows terminal.

Easily Install Rust on Windows 10 or Windows 11. I will show you how to install Rust without an installer using the Windows Package Manager (winget) to install Rust with rustup, the Rust toolchain, and the necessary dependencies such as Visual Studio build tools and Desktop development with C++ tool set. Once installed, we will compile a rust program to demonstrate a successful installation!

The reqwest HTTP client library can be utilized to make HTTP requests and receive responses from a server. Once a response is received, it can be converted into a JSON object for further processing using HashMap or the serde_json::Value object, depending if the JSON struct is known ahead of time or not. This allows you to access the data within the response object, regardless of its structure.

In information security, the principles of secure by design and secure by default represent two paradigms that work together to enhance the security of networks and systems. These two paradigms represent essential elements in cybersecurity. The Secure-by-principle integrates security as a fundamental element during the development process and throughout its lifecycle. The principle of secure-by-default means that the product is as secure as possible out-of-the-box without any additional security configurations.

The Rust std::os::windows::fs::MetadataExt trait provides operating system extensions for the Microsoft Windows platform. These Metadata extensions for Windows allow programmers to view metadata such as its permissions, size, modification times, and other information about a file. The MetadataExt trait is a part of the Windows-specific extensions to primitives in the std::fs module. Data exposed by this trait include those of the Windows BY_HANDLE_FILE_INFORMATION structure.

In Rust the std::os::linux::fs::MetadataExt trait provides os-specific extensions for the Linux platform. These extensions allow programmers to view metadata about a file such as its permissions, size, modification times, and other information about a file. The MetadataExt trait is a part of the Linux-specific extensions to primitives in the std::fs module.

In Rust, the standard library (std::fs) provides the Metadata structure, which gives programmers Metadata about a file, such as its permissions, size, times, file type, block information, etc. In addition, the Metadata structure contains a plethora of implementations for platform-specific behavior and fields that include functions for Linux, Unix, MacOS, and Windows. In this blog post, I will highlight Rust examples of the various functions and implementations provided by the Rust standard library.

Recently, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA), in partnership with the Enduring Security Framework (ESF), published new identity and access management guidance (IAM). CISA and the NSA address development and technology challenges that limit the organizational adoption of multifactor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO). CISA and the NSA also provide best practices that smaller organizations can implement as an IAM framework for identity access management (IAM). A broad IAM solution is critical in managing access to mission-critical resources.

Did you know you can use the Developer Tools (DevTools) in the Chrome Browser to scrape data from a website and copy that data to the clipboard? Few know of this highly effective web scraping technique. Chrome Developer Tools is a powerful feature that allows you to interact with the Chrome browser, websites, and the Document Object Model (DOM).

The Rust FileType struct is a structure within the Rust standard library (std::fs) and is part of the filesystem manipulation operations (fs) module. The FileType structure represents a type of file and provides accessors for each file type. This is accomplished through the return of the Metadata::file_type method. In this post, we will explore the FileType struct with examples using Rust code, providing valuable examples based on the Rust lang documentation.

A Ransomware attack is an attack deployed by malware that weaponizes encryption to encrypt a victim's files and other data to prevent the victim from accessing their data. At the same time, the ransomware operators demand, through a ransom note, something of value (often money or cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin) for the key to decrypt the files. Ransomware attacks are a common problem for businesses and individuals worldwide as malicious actors use ransomware infections to profit by holding data hostage. In a recent study, 73% of organizations were hit by ransomware, with a third saying they were hit more than once. Ransomware variants and the threat actors who deploy them continue to affect the largest companies worldwide, such as the ransomware attack on MGM by the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. The most sophisticated ransomware attacks involve complex attack chains with the following:  social engineering attacks, phishing emails, malware/viruses, and zero-day and/or n-day exploits. 

C/C++ is popular for system development due to its hardware control. However, manual memory management in these languages can be unsafe and lead to memory corruption and other security vulnerabilities. Rust is a modern programming language with guaranteed memory safety. This post compares Rust and C/C++ regarding memory safety and security and provides Rust programming examples.

Today, I want to explore the Rust std::fs library and its file creation, writing, and reading functions. This post can be helpful to Rust newcomers or those seeking a refresher on this topic. In this guide, we will explore the impressive capabilities of the File object, including how to create files in Rust using this object and how to read them using various techniques.

Today, we're diving into a recent publication titled Open Source Software Security Roadmap by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA). We’ll be breaking down this publication into bite-sized, easy-to-digest pieces. So strap-in and enjoy the ride as we learn how CISA is trying to impact chaotic world of open source software security.

In the realm of Linux, mastering the command line is an essential skill for both novice and seasoned users. The command line interface, often accessed through the terminal or shell, is a powerful tool that allows users to interact with their Linux system in a text-based environment. Unlike the graphical user interface (GUI), which provides a point-and-click experience, the command line provides direct control over the operating system, enabling users to perform a wide range of tasks with precision and efficiency. This guide shows you how to open Google Chrome through the command-line as well as provides useful command-line switches along with some additional resources to get you started using Google Chrome through the command line!

Discover how to effortlessly install Google Chrome on Debian distributions like Ubuntu using the command line. Our step-by-step guide simplifies the process, enabling you to quickly access Google Chrome's powerful features and capabilities on your Debian-based Linux system. Follow our straightforward instructions to unlock the full potential of Google Chrome, the versatile and reliable web browser, ensuring seamless performance and enhanced user experience on your Debian distribution.

The Rust programming language provides a robust and efficient way to interact with the file system, making it a popular choice for systems programming and file manipulation tasks. In this mini how-to guide, we will explore the powerful capabilities of the DirEntry struct, which is part of the Rust standard library's std::fs module. DirEntry enables developers to navigate and extract valuable information from directory entries effortlessly, making it an essential tool for file-related operations.

This lightning how-to focuses on creating directories in Rust using the the DirBuilder impl which is is part of the Rust standard library (source code).

The DirBuilder impl is part of the the DirBuilder Struct contained in the std::fs module (filesystem manipulation operations) which allows us to use Rust to manipulate the filesystem.

This lightning how-to will first define a simple problem and then work out the solution. Let’s define our problem first.

This article shows you how to easily scan the contents of files using Regular Expressions (RegEx) using the Rust language. Rust implements a regular expression engine similar to many other regex engines such as Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE) and ECMAScript but lacks features such as look-arounds and backreferences. You can visit the source code of the regex crate by visiting the Rust implementation of regular expressions on GitHub.