In today’s competitive job market, managing and tailoring multiple CVs can be daunting. That’s why I founded TrackMyCV in 2024, a platform designed to streamline this process and help job seekers present their best professional selves. My background in cybersecurity at Fortune 100 companies has deeply influenced my focus on security for TrackMyCV.
Robust Security with Reliable Tools
I prioritize security by integrating some of the industry’s most reliable tools:
Handlebars: Ensures the frontend remains secure and efficient by preventing cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through automatic content escaping.
Jest and Cypress: Crucial for the development process, providing robust unit testing and end-to-end testing to detect issues before reaching production.
GitHub Actions: Automates the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring each code change is tested and deployed securely, maintaining high security standards.
Heroku: Offers a secure, scalable, and easy-to-manage cloud platform for deploying TrackMyCV, with security features protecting the application and user data.
Sentry: Essential for real-time error tracking, allowing swift responses to maintain a secure and reliable application.
Datadog: Monitors various services like GitHub, MongoDB, Cypress, etc., providing comprehensive monitoring and analytics to detect and address issues promptly.
Security in Practice
Recently, an integration issue between CrowdStrike and Microsoft caused an outage in the GitHub CI/CD pipeline. GitHub, a subsidiary of Microsoft, faced challenges due to CrowdStrike installed on Windows systems. This incident highlighted the need for resilient infrastructure, prompting me to consider a local CI/CD solution as a backup to ensure continuity and maintain seamless operations for my users.
Additionally, this incident emphasized the importance of comprehensive monitoring. I integrated Datadog to monitor various services like GitHub, MongoDB, Cypress, and more. Datadog provides real-time insights and alerts, allowing for proactive issue detection and resolution, ensuring a secure and reliable platform.
Conclusion
TrackMyCV is designed to be more than just a tool for managing CVs; it’s a secure, efficient platform that leverages the latest technology to protect user data and enhance the job application process. By integrating advanced security tools, I ensure that users can trust TrackMyCV with their professional information.
Stay connected with me as I continue to innovate and enhance the platform. Together, we can make your job search more efficient, secure, and successful. Visit TrackMyCV for more information.
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or visit my personal website at alibkaba.com to stay updated on the latest developments and insights. You can also follow TrackMyCV on LinkedIn here.
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