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Geeking out on

Kubernetes:

Learning Kubernetes the proper way, with the goal of understanding how to actually implement a proper security monitoring for a cluster/node, and what is K8s’ threat model. I’m not yet deep into Managed K8s like AKS/GKS/AKS/etc. because although they are still container clusters, they’re more abstracted from the developer/admin and the rules change a little bit there.

Kubernetes Security:

For this I’m using Falco, trying to incorporate its logs and alerts to Wazuh SIEM. Haven’t accomplished it yet, as I need to figure out how to implement Filebeat, or falcosidekick to either:

Route syslog events to Wazuh, or
Route raw JSON events to Wazuh by creating custom decoders (I don’t know if I will need to do that yet)

Wazuh SIEM:

I also upgraded my homelab’s Wazuh server to the latest version 4.8, and I’m liking it so far, but I’m having trouble with the vulnerability management visualization. Everything else is awesome.
Trying out and integrating SOCFortress’ Copilot for friendly visualization of events/alerts.

Started Carnivore diet on June 20. I have high expectations of it, primarilly because I’ve done it in the past, and I remember my body and mind felt like a Formula 1 car in 2018/2019. I’ve also been binging Youtube for testimonies about Carnivore diet and I deeply resonate with them. Mainly this guy and This guy. It’s just insane. I wouldn’t believe it if I hadn’t experienced it before.

The main reason I’m doing it is because:

I’ve gained weight, and I’ve indulged way too much in the past 2 years.
Burnout, depression, brainfog, constant stupid anxiety and dread REALLY have become so serious it’s a top priority thing to treat. Also, being an IT professional requires a very structured and disciplined thinking to make good decisions and tackle multi-level challenges, so I really need a well-tuned brain to be efficient and not overwork so I have time and energy for other things.

I may blog, or publish results someday…

Considering Air Fryers for my meals: I had my doubts about air fryers but my kitchen is full of grease and I need to clean it twice a day, and if an air fryer reduces this mess, then I’ll be the happiest. I hate being stuck on small things like cleaning a greasy stove with grease all over the place, so the emotional ROI might be worth it.
Perfume: Still rocking lattafa Wajood. It’s slowly becoming my go-to. It’s not my favourite but I’ve been wearing it a lot this past few months.

I’m not 100% convinced on how this Hugo website looks, but I’m not willing to spend the next few days deciding on a new platform, testing, and countless hours on this. I may just revamp it to a more easy to read HTML/CSS formatting.