As a user of NGINX Plus, I often build NGINX containers to try out new features or functionality. However, to build an NGINX Plus container, I must store sensitive information like the NGINX repository certificate and key on my local filesystem. While adding these sensitive files to my repository .gitignore file is straightforward, this is … Continue reading How to Securely Build NGINX Plus Containers with 1Password CLI
JWT Validation with NGINX ACM and Azure AD
In this post, I'll walk you through creating an Azure AD Application and configuring NGIX API Connectivity Manager to protect API endpoints via Azure AD credentials.
CI/CD with Kubernetes and Travis CI
In this post I provide an example of how to use Skaffold with Travis CI to build a CI/CD pipeline that deploys your code in a production Kubernetes cluster. I also have a quick discussion on why I switched from AWS Serverless with Lambda to Kubernetes. Skip the overview for procedural steps.
APM Cookbook – Okta MFA Integration
Configure F5 APM and Okta to provide multi-factor authentication for legacy apps
Kerberos is Easy – Part 2
Some of the first steps I take when I run into Kerberos/APM issues
F5 APM and Okta Integration
I'm happy to announce the F5 APM and Okta integration guide has been published on Okta's website. I've been playing with this solution for the past 4 months and I have to say it's pretty cool. F5 Access Policy Manager and Okta complement each other well and provide customers a solution to address identity, access … Continue reading F5 APM and Okta Integration
Yubikey One-Time-Password Authentication with APM
configure F5's Access Policy Manager to use Yubikey One-Time-Password for 2nd factor authentication
U2F Authentication with F5 APM and Duo Security
I've been working on Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) authentication today and it's a very interesting concept. There is no requirement to enter a 6-digit code for 2nd factor authentication. The website I'm logging into detects my Yubikey and the key button flashes a blue light. Press the button and you're automatically authenticated. I've configured it with some of the … Continue reading U2F Authentication with F5 APM and Duo Security
iRules LX – AFM/APM Dynamic Firewall Rules
Dynamically open firewall rules based upon user authenticated sessions using iRules LX
iRules LX – 5 Tips to Get You Started
5 trips to get your started with iRules LX
