The Daily Index — Tuesday, August 22, 2023 · TLDR Index

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MTLS: WHEN CERTIFICATE AUTHENTICATION IS DONE WRONG

This post by GitHub Engineering deep dives into some interesting attacks on mTLS authentication. mTLS, or Mutual TLS, are website certificates for site security. However, mTLS does have some implementation vulnerabilities. Developers can make their mTLS systems vulnerable to user impersonation, privilege escalation, and information leakages. The post details multiple real-world examples of such vulnerabilities.

github.blog · 16 min

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8 TIPS FOR JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS

There are a few things that can help junior software developers progress their careers faster. For example, they need to embrace failure and actively ask for help when possible. Furthermore, they should try to write as much code as possible, as the quantity of output helps them become better faster.

semaphoreci.com · 3 min

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BEYOND THE PAYCHECK: WHY TOP TALENT CHOOSE START UPS OVER GOOGLE

Despite earning roughly 20% less than their peers in large firms, many high-ability engineers choose to work in startups for the unique work environment and non-monetary benefits, such as increased autonomy. A new study shows that these preferences, combined with startups’ ability to “cherry-pick” top talent, suggest that early-stage technology startups can overcome the challenges of attracting and retaining human capital by appealing to individuals who have a strong preference for working in an entrepreneurial environment.

scitechdaily.com · 3 min

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A SIMPLE PLAYBOOK FOR NEW MANAGERS

Whether you’re leading one person or many, you’re likely feeling the weight of responsibility in an entirely new way. The reality is that many new managers fail within the first two years, due largely to the fact that they weren’t properly trained to be people leaders in the first place. This article offers actionable steps that will help you succeed as a manager.

fastcompany.com · 2 min

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MACOS UPDATES FOR APPLE SILICON MACS ARE LARGER THAN REPORTED

There is a fixed 1.1 GB overhead for Apple Silicon Mac updates that isn’t reflected in the download size shown to users.

eclecticlight.co · 3 min