Technical Writing

Field Notes From the Trenches

Practical articles on Linux hardening, AWS security, CIS/STIG compliance, and infrastructure architecture; written from real engagements, not theory. No fluff, no padding. Just what works in production.

Linux · CIS
Linux Hardening

CIS Benchmark Level 2 on Ubuntu 22.04: A Practical Walkthrough

Step-by-step implementation of CIS Level 2 controls on Ubuntu 22.04. Covers filesystem hardening, kernel parameter tuning, SSH configuration, auditd setup, and automated scanning with Lynis.

AWS · IAM
AWS IAM Hardening

The IAM Mistakes That Get Companies Breached (And How to Fix Them)

Over-permissive roles, missing SCPs, wildcard policies, and cross-account trust misconfigurations — the IAM anti-patterns I see repeatedly, and the exact steps to remediate them.

AWS · Zero Trust
Cloud Architecture

Zero Trust on AWS: Moving Beyond the Perimeter Before a Breach Forces You To

How to implement Zero Trust architecture on AWS using VPC segmentation, security group micro-perimeters, PrivateLink, IAM condition keys, and automated GuardDuty response — with Terraform throughout.

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