Nice Website security checkup tools and all the site information.
https://web-check.as93.net/
https://github.com/lissy93/web-check
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024
Windows God Mode Folder
To Turn on the windows god mode folder
1. Create Folder on desktop
2. Rename folder to GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Thursday, March 21, 2024
ACH Nacha file report script in PowerShell
I created the Nacha-Report.ps1PowerShell script to simplify the analysis of NACHA files in a more human readable format.
In the realm of banking and fintech, understanding the flow of electronic transactions is crucial, and the Nacha-Report.ps1 script provides an efficient solution to analyze these transactions securely and comprehensively.
What is NACHA?
NACHA (National Automated Clearing House Association) manages the ACH Network, facilitating the electronic transfer of funds between banks and credit unions in the United States. NACHA files are structured in a fixed-width ASCII format, where each line, or record, represents different aspects of financial transactions.
Why Nacha-Report.ps1?
This script parses a ACH/NACHA file to generate a summary report, avoiding sensitive account information to ensure data privacy and security. It's crafted to aid financial analysts, auditors, and fintech professionals in scrutinizing ACH transactions without compromising on confidentiality.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Analysis: Generates detailed reports from NACHA formatted files.
- Privacy-Focused: Excludes sensitive account details from the output.
- User-Friendly: Offers test data download for immediate functionality check.
- Customizable Output: Includes a switch to display detailed trace information for transactions.
Install:
PS> Install-Script -Name nacha-report
How to Use:
Running Nacha-Report.ps1 is straightforward. You simply need to provide the path to your NACHA file:
powershellPS> .\Nacha-Report.ps1 -nachaFilePath "C:\Path\To\Your\File.txt"
Don’t have a NACHA file on hand? Test the script's functionality with sample data:
powershellPS> .\Nacha-Report.ps1 -testdata
Report Insights:
The script meticulously crafts a report highlighting key transaction details, such as file creation dates, batch numbers, transaction codes, and amounts, all formatted for easy understanding and analysis.
Locations:
https://github.com/Trifused/nacha-report
https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/nacha-report
Monday, August 14, 2023
Mass Convert Tiff to PDF with Python
I needed to convert over 200K tiff files to pdf. Hope this helps.
Compact Version
//Larry
Version with Comments
# Python3 program to bulk convert image file to pdf
# Mass convert tiff files to pdf
# Larry Billinghurst - 14 Aug 2023
# using img2pdf library
# Note: will overwrite target directory files
# importing necessary libraries
import img2pdf
from PIL import Image
import os
import datetime
import argparse
import time
# Set up the parser and add arguments
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Convert image files to PDF")
parser.add_argument("--source_dir", default="C:/support/exadocs",
help="Directory of the source images")
parser.add_argument("--output_dir", default="C:/support/exadocs-pdf",
help="Directory to save the converted PDFs")
# Parse the command line arguments
args = parser.parse_args()
# Start the timer
start_time = time.time()
# Initialize the file counter
file_counter = 0
# Use the arguments
source_dir = args.source_dir
output_dir = args.output_dir
print(f"Using source directory: {source_dir}")
print(f"Saving to output directory: {output_dir}")
# Create a timestamp
current_timestamp = datetime.datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d_%H-%M-%S')
# Path for the log file with timestamp
log_file_path = f"C:/support/exadocs-log_{current_timestamp}.txt"
# File Extension to look for
file_extension_list = ('.tif','.jpeg')
# Get logfile ready to write if needed
def log_error(message):
"""Append error messages to a log file."""
with open(log_file_path, 'a') as log_file:
log_file.write(message + "\n")
# loop through all files in source directory
for target_file in os.listdir(source_dir):
filename_full = os.path.basename(target_file)
# Store the filename without extension using the [0]
filename = os.path.splitext(filename_full)[0]
# Build the pdf target filename with output directory
pdf_target_file = output_dir + '/' + filename + '.pdf'
# Set source filename with path
source_file = source_dir + '/' + target_file
print(source_file)
print(pdf_target_file)
# Check if we have a matching file extension
if target_file.endswith(file_extension_list):
try:
# Open and verify the image
with Image.open(source_file) as img:
img.verify()
file_counter += 1 # Increment the file counter
# Convert the image to PDF
# Open pdf target file as "wb" write binary
with open(pdf_target_file,"wb") as out_file:
out_file.write(img2pdf.convert(source_file))
except Exception as e:
print("Verification or conversion failed for "
f"{source_file}. Error: {e}")
# Print the number of files processed
print(f"Number of files processed: {file_counter}")
# Calculate and print the elapsed time
end_time = time.time()
elapsed_time = end_time - start_time
hours, remainder = divmod(elapsed_time, 3600)
minutes, seconds = divmod(remainder, 60)
print(f"Script executed in: {int(hours)} hours, "
f"{int(minutes)} minutes, {seconds:.2f} seconds")
# End of Code
# Python3 program to bulk convert image file to pdf
import argparse
import datetime
import os
import time
from PIL import Image
import img2pdf
def log_error(message):
with open(log_file_path, 'a') as log_file:
log_file.write(message + "\n")
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Convert image files to PDF")
parser.add_argument("--source_dir", default="C:/support/exadocs",
help="Directory of source images")
parser.add_argument("--output_dir", default="C:/support/exadocs-pdf",
help="Directory for PDFs")
args = parser.parse_args()
start_time = time.time()
file_counter = 0
log_file_path = f"C:/support/exadocs-log_{datetime.datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d_%H-%M-%S')}.txt"
for target_file in os.listdir(args.source_dir):
if target_file.endswith(('.tif', '.jpeg')):
source_file = os.path.join(args.source_dir, target_file)
pdf_target_file = os.path.join(args.output_dir, os.path.splitext(target_file)[0] + '.pdf')
try:
with Image.open(source_file) as img:
img.verify()
with open(pdf_target_file, "wb") as out_file:
out_file.write(img2pdf.convert(source_file))
file_counter += 1
except Exception as e:
log_error(f"Failed for {source_file}. Error: {e}")
end_time = time.time()
hours, remainder = divmod(end_time - start_time, 3600)
minutes, seconds = divmod(remainder, 60)
print(f"Processed: {file_counter} files in {int(hours)}h {int(minutes)}m {seconds:.2f}s.")
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Microsoft vs Google Business Email Matrix
| Feature / Function | Microsoft 365 | Google Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Plans & Pricing |
Microsoft 365 Business Basic – $5/user/month Microsoft 365 Business Standard – $12.50/user/month Microsoft 365 Business Premium – $20/user/month Microsoft 365 Apps for Business – $8.25/user/month Enterprise Plans Microsoft 365 E3 – $32/user/month (annual commitment) Microsoft 365 E5 – $57/user/month (annual commitment) Microsoft 365 F3 – $8/user/month (annual commitment) |
Business Starter – $6/user/month Business Standard – $12/user/month Business Plus – $18/user/month Google Workspace Enterprise Plans – Custom pricing |
| Cloud Storage | 1TB of OneDrive storage 50GB email storage |
Business Starter – 30GB per user Business Standard – 2TB per user Business Plus – 5TB per user |
| Business Apps | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Exchange, SharePoint | Docs, Sheets, Slides, Keep, Sites, Google Drive, Calendar, Meet, Gmail, Chat |
| Collaboration & Communication |
Supports simultaneous multiuser editing Supports online meetings and video calls for up to 300 people Allows you to connect with your team from your desktop or on-the-go with Microsoft Teams Allows you to access team chats, meetings, files and apps and collaborate from one place |
Supports live multiuser editing Google Meet supports up to 250 participants (depending on the plan) for video and voice conferencing Advanced chat rooms, including threaded rooms and guest access |
| Security & Support |
Data encryption Microsoft cloud security technology Data loss prevention Multi-factor authentication Built-in spam, malware and unusual activity detection 99.9% financially backed uptime guarantee Round-the-clock phone and online support |
Data encryption Google cloud security protection Data loss prevention Two-step verification Built-in spam, phishing and unusual activity detection 99.9% application availability guarantee Standard Support (paid upgrade to Enhanced Support) |
| Feature | Microsoft 365 (Office 365) | Google Workspace (G Suite) |
|---|---|---|
| Mailbox Size Limit | Varies by subscription plan (e.g., 50 GB, 100 GB, 2 TB) |
Varies by subscription plan (e.g., 30 GB, 2 TB) |
| Attachment Size | Varies by subscription plan (e.g., 25 MB, 150 MB) |
Varies by subscription plan (e.g., 25 MB, 100 MB) |
| Shared Mailboxes | Supported, with customizable permissions and access controls | Supported, with customizable permissions and access controls |
| Mailbox Delegation | Supported, allowing users to delegate access to their mailbox | Supported, allowing users to delegate access to their mailbox |
| Shared Contacts | Supported, with shared contacts lists | Supported, with shared contact groups |
| Distribution Lists | Supported, for group email communication | Supported, for group email communication |
| Email Archiving | Supported, with retention policies and archiving options | Email retention available, but no built-in archiving |
| Mobile Access | Dedicated mobile apps available (e.g., Outlook) | Dedicated mobile apps available (e.g., Gmail) |
| Calendar Integration | Integration with Outlook calendar | Integration with Google Calendar |
| Migration Tools | Robust migration tools and services available | Migration tools and services available |
| Compliance Features | Robust security and compliance features | Robust security and compliance features |
| eDiscovery | Advanced eDiscovery capabilities | Basic eDiscovery capabilities |
| Legal Hold | Legal hold and data retention capabilities |
Monday, May 8, 2023
Hosting you website and Cloud Service Providers
Web Hosting Types of Services
Shared Hosting
Shared hosting is a type of web hosting where multiple
websites share the same physical server and resources such as RAM, CPU, and storage. This is the most cost-effective hosting solution and is suitable for
small websites, blogs, and businesses with low to moderate traffic levels.
WordPress Hosting
WordPress hosting is a type of web hosting specifically
designed for WordPress websites. These hosting plans offer optimized performance, security, and support for WordPress sites. They often include
automatic updates, backups, and caching solutions to ensure the best possible performance and uptime.
VPS Hosting
Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting is a type of hosting
where websites are hosted on a virtual server, which is created using virtualization technology. Each VPS acts as an independent server with its own
dedicated resources such as RAM, CPU, and storage. VPS hosting offers more control, scalability, and performance compared to shared hosting, making it
suitable for growing businesses and websites with higher traffic levels.
Dedicated Hosting
Dedicated hosting is a type of web hosting where a client
leases an entire physical server exclusively for their website. This means that the website has full access to all the server's resources, providing the
highest level of performance, security, and control. Dedicated hosting is suitable for large businesses and high-traffic websites with demanding
performance requirements.
Other Services
Some web hosting providers offer additional services such
as:
- Website Builders: Drag-and-drop tools that allow users to create a website without any coding knowledge.
- WooCommerce Hosting: Hosting plans optimized for eCommerce websites using the WooCommerce plugin for WordPress.
- Reseller Hosting: Hosting plans that allow users to sell hosting services to their own clients under their own brand name.
- Cloud Hosting: A type of hosting that uses a network of virtual servers to provide scalable, flexible, and reliable hosting resources.
- CDN & Security: Services that improve website performance and security, such as content delivery networks (CDNs) and SSL certificates.
- Domain Registration: Services that allow users to register and manage domain names for their websites.
Cloud Service Provider
Cloud service providers (CSPs) are companies that offer a range of computing services over the internet. These services are broadly divided into three categories: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): This is the most basic category of cloud services. With IaaS, you rent IT infrastructure—servers, virtual machines (VMs), storage, networks, and operating systems—from a cloud provider on a pay-as-you-go basis.
- Platform as a Service (PaaS): PaaS is designed to support the complete web application lifecycle: building, testing, deploying, managing, and updating. This is a complete development and deployment environment in the cloud, with resources that enable you to deliver everything from simple cloud-based apps to sophisticated, cloud-enabled enterprise applications.
- Software as a Service (SaaS): SaaS is a method for delivering software applications over the Internet, on demand and typically on a subscription basis. Cloud providers host and manage the software application and underlying infrastructure, and handle any maintenance, like software upgrades and security patching.
Some of the major cloud service providers as 2021 include:
· Amazon Web Services (AWS): Offers a broad set of global compute, storage, database, analytics, application, and deployment services that help organizations move faster, lower IT costs, and scale applications.
· Microsoft Azure: A growing collection of integrated cloud services that developers and IT professionals use to build, deploy, and manage applications through Microsoft's global network of datacenters.
· Google Cloud Platform: Provides a series of modular cloud services including computing, data storage, data analytics and machine learning, and networking.
· IBM Cloud: Offers a wide range of cloud services including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS through all delivery models including public, private, and hybrid cloud.
· Oracle Cloud: Offers IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Data as a Service (DaaS) with a range of functionalities for analytics, management, integration, security, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain.
Remember that each cloud service provider has its unique strengths and weaknesses that might make them a better fit for certain use cases or organizational needs.
Web Hosting Matrix
Some of the hosting providers as of 2021 include:
| Provider | Shared Hosting | WordPress Hosting | VPS Hosting | Dedicated Hosting | Other Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluehost | $2.95 - $13.95/mo | $2.95 - $5.45/mo | $18.99 - $59.99/mo | $79.99 - $119.99/mo | - |
| SiteGround | $6.99 - $14.99/mo | $6.99 - $14.99/mo | - | - | WooCommerce: $6.99 - $14.99/mo Cloud: $80 - $240/mo |
| HostGator | $2.75 - $5.95/mo | $5.95 - $9.95/mo | $19.95 - $39.95/mo | $89.98 - $139.99/mo | - |
| InMotion Hosting | $2.49 - $12.99/mo | $6.99 - $105.69/mo | $17.99 - $69.34/mo | $99.99 - $539.99/mo | - |
| A2 Hosting | $2.99 - $14.99/mo | $2.99 - $14.99/mo | $6.59 - $65.99/mo | $99.59 - $248.99/mo | - |
| GreenGeeks | $2.49 - $11.95/mo | $2.49 - $11.95/mo | $39.95 - $109.95/mo | - | Reseller: $19.95 - $34.95/mo |
| DreamHost | $2.59 - $4.95/mo | $2.59 - $16.95/mo | $10.00 - $80.00/mo | $149.00 - $379.00/mo | - |
| Hostinger | $0.99 - $3.99/mo | $1.99 - $11.59/mo | $3.95 - $38.99/mo | - | Cloud: $9.99 - $69.99/mo |
| Cloudflare | - | - | - | - | CDN & Security: Varies Domain Registration: Varies |
| WP Engine | - | $25 - $258/mo | - | - | - |
| GoDaddy | $5.99 - $19.99/mo | $6.99 - $15.99/mo | $4.99 - $69.99/mo | $129.99 - $399.99/mo | - |
| Liquid Web | - | $19 - $999/mo | $15 - $95/mo | $199 - $599/mo | Managed WooCommerce: $19 - $999/mo |
| Squarespace | - | - | - | - | Website Builder: $12 - $40/mo |
| Wix | - | - | - | - | Website Builder: Free - $39/mo |
| Namecheap | $1.58 - $4.80/mo | $3.88 - $11.88/mo | $8.88 - $48.88/mo | $56.88 - $172.88/mo | - |
| FastComet | $3.48 - $9.58/mo | $3.48 - $9.58/mo | $47.95 - $111.95/mo | $139 - $349/mo | - |
Cloud Service Providers
| Provider | Compute Services | Storage Services | Database Services | Other Services | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure | Virtual Machines, App Services, Functions | Blob Storage, File Storage, Disk Storage | Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, MySQL, PostgreSQL | CDN, Security, AI & Machine Learning, Networking, Analytics, IoT | Varies (pay-as-you-go, free tier available) |
| Google Cloud | Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Functions | Cloud Storage, Persistent Disk, Filestore | Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Firestore, Bigtable | CDN, Security, AI & Machine Learning, Networking, Analytics, IoT | Varies (pay-as-you-go, free tier available) |
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | EC2, Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk | S3, EBS, EFS | RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, ElastiCache | CDN, Security, AI & Machine Learning, Networking, Analytics, IoT | Varies (pay-as-you-go, free tier available) |
Page crafted with ChatGPT MLL; 5/8/2023. by Larry Billinghurst
Friday, April 21, 2023
DIY Email Security Upgrade: A Step-by-Step Guide for Business Owners
Introduction
As a business owner, ensuring the security of your client data is a top priority. In today's digital age, a secure and professional email system is essential for businesses of all sizes to maintain trust and build a strong reputation. If you're still using a free email service, it's time to consider a DIY upgrade to a more secure option. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the three simple steps to upgrade your email security, along with links to popular providers.
Step 1: Find and Register a Domain
The first step in upgrading your email security is finding and registering your preferred domain. A custom domain not only looks more professional, but it also lends credibility to your business. Several domain registrars are available, with competitive pricing and additional features. Here are some popular options:
- Instant Domain Search (https://instantdomainsearch.com/)
- GoDaddy (https://www.godaddy.com/)
- Namecheap (https://www.namecheap.com/)
- Google Domains (https://domains.google/)
Step 2: Choose a Business Email Provider
Next, choose a suitable business
email provider. There are numerous providers available, offering various levels
of security, features, and pricing options. Choose a provider that meets your
specific needs and budget. Here are some popular business email providers:
Microsoft 365
(https://www.microsoft.com/en/microsoft-365/business/compare-all-microsoft-365-business-products)
- Google Workspace (https://workspace.google.com/)
- Zoho Mail (https://www.zoho.com/mail/)
- Fastmail (https://www.fastmail.com/)
- ProtonMail (https://protonmail.com/)
Step 3: Set Up and Configure Your Professional Email
Once you've chosen a provider, set up and configure your new professional email. Most providers offer step-by-step instructions and support during the setup process. Ensure that you configure your email settings with a focus on security, such as enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) and creating strong, unique passwords.
Conclusion
By following these three simple DIY steps, you'll enhance your email security and contribute to the overall success of your business. Investing in a secure and professional email system is a small price to pay for the peace of mind and credibility it brings to your business. Start the process today and protect your valuable client data while maintaining trust with your customers.
If you need help with any of these
steps reach out to your your tech provider or book a call with book.trifused.com
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