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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

In-Depth Scenarios Illustrating EU AI Act Implications for Manufacturing Companies Using FileMaker 2024 with Semantic Search Capabilities

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 21, 2024, CyberFM The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for the use of AI systems, emphasizing risk management, transparency, and accountability. With the release of FileMaker 2024, which offers the ability to perform semantic searches using Local or Remote Large Language Models (LLMs), manufacturing

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

In-Depth Scenarios Illustrating NIS 2 Implications for Manufacturing Companies Using FileMaker

Ensuring Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing: Navigating NIS 2 Requirements with FileMaker Solutions Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 16, 2024, CyberFM Understanding the practical implications of the NIS 2 Directive is crucial for manufacturing companies that rely on FileMaker solutions. The following detailed scenarios illustrate potential risks and challenges that such companies may face, along with the obligations

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

How does the EU AI Act affect FileMaker Developers?

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 9, 2024, CyberFM Menu Key Provisions of the EU AI Act 1. Risk-Based Classification System To top The EU AI Act categorizes AI systems into four risk levels based on their potential impact on individuals’ safety and fundamental rights: 2. Transparency and Disclosure AI systems must meet transparency obligations to ensure users

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

How NIS 2 Affects FileMaker Developers: A Comprehensive Guide to Compliance and Best Practices

Navigating NIS 2 Compliance for FileMaker Developers: Key Impacts, Practical Steps, and Proactive Security Strategies Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Oct 9, 2024, CyberFM The European Union’s NIS 2 Directive represents a significant overhaul of the cybersecurity landscape, aiming to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure and essential services across member states. As a FileMaker developer, it’s crucial

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

Securing Plugin Licenses in FileMaker: Addressing Breaches, Legal Implications, and Evolving Security Practices

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Sept 8, 2024, CyberFM Many FileMaker developers rely on hardcoded license keys for plugin solutions. I have a few questions regarding this approach: Overview of Plugin License Texts Following the blog post, you’ll find the detailed license texts for major FileMaker plugins. This section serves as a guide to understand how each plugin

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis

FileMaker IT Auditing Procedure

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Sept 26, 2024, CyberFM 1. Audit Overview Objective:The goal of an audit is to ensure the reliability, security, and operational effectiveness of the FileMaker solution. The audit process involves identifying potential points of failure or security risks in the system and addressing them proactively. Process: Documentation Tips:Maintain both physical and digital copies of

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Alexey Dubov

FMS, bypass authorisation

Bypass authorization of FileMaker Server or “there is no such category” Source: https://fm-security.com/posts/bypass_auth/ CVE FileMaker Server CVE-2024-27790 Menu Introduction In the summer of 2023, I decided to investigate the internal communication protocol between FileMaker clients and the server. This led to the discovery of perhaps the most significant vulnerability in the platform’s history. I discovered that it

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Alexey Dubov

FileMaker, dylib hijacking

Understanding the Risks and Mitigations of dylib Hijacking in macOS FileMaker Pro CVE-2023-42920 Source: https://fm-security.com/posts/dylib/ CVE macOS FileMaker Pro CVE-2023-42920 Menu Introduction The dylib hijacking vulnerability for macOS is well known and studied. But from a FileMaker developer’s point of view, I have not seen any analysis of this problem. I will begin a little bit from afar. Embedding into someone else’s

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Doug Wallis

The developer’s edge Claris FileMaker 2024 security features

Jasper Schoonackers (Lesterius), Doug Wallis, and Sangita Banerjee (Claris) , Claris Community Live 6 Data breaches and cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the security of your database systems is more critical than ever. Claris FileMaker 2024 introduces a comprehensive suite of new security features and enhancements designed to help developers, administrators, and organizations protect

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David Hamann

Exploring the fmp12 file format; or: what was my password again?

Decoding the fmp12 File Format: A Deep Dive into Passwords and Account Security Source: https://davidhamann.de/2024/06/17/how-does-filemaker-store-passwords/ Introduction On This Page I had been planning for a while to dive deeper into the fmp12 file format to explore how data is organized and how accounts and passwords are stored. A few months ago, I finally found the

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Doug Wallis

Security – Why It Pays to Keep Up to Date

Wim Decorte, Doug Wallis, Jun 13, 2024, Claris Community Live 1. Introduction Security in FileMaker development has evolved from a “nice-to-have” feature to an absolute necessity. In the third Claris Community Live event, Rosemary Tietge, along with experts Wim Decorte and Doug Wallis, walked through the most relevant security challenges, solutions, and best practices for

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Jacob Taylor

FileMaker 2024 Server Q&A with Wim Decorte and Jacob Taylor

Wim Decorte, Jacob Taylor, Jun 11, 2024, In this blog post, we take a deep dive into the FileMaker 2024 Server (also known as FileMaker 21) Q&A session featuring experts Wim Decorte from Soliant Consulting and Jacob Taylor from RCC. This session provided a comprehensive look at FileMaker Server’s latest features, performance optimizations, and essential

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Jacob Taylor

Let’s Encrypt in FileMaker 2024 with Wim Decorte and Jacob Taylor

Wim Decorte, Jacob Taylor, Jun 8, 2024, FileMaker Training TV In this blog post, we’ll explore Let’s Encrypt SSL integration in FileMaker 2024, guided by the expertise of Wim Decorte from Soliant Consulting and Jacob Taylor from RCC. This detailed discussion provides a step-by-step breakdown of how to implement SSL certificates, secure your FileMaker environment,

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Nick Hunter

Financial Regulations Outside the USA and FileMaker

Nick Hunter, Nov 17, 2023, FileMaker Training Videos Menu 1. Introduction: Financial Regulations Beyond the USA <a name=”introduction”></a> Operating outside the United States introduces a variety of financial regulations that differ greatly depending on the region. FileMaker, with its robust customization capabilities, is well-suited to handle the regulatory complexities of multiple jurisdictions. In countries with

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Matt Petrowsky

Running FileMaker Server in Docker Desktop

Matt Petrowsky, Jul 12, 2023, FileMaker Magazine Source: https://www.filemakermagazine.com/videos/running-filemaker-server-docker-desktop The files you need are part of a FileMaker Server installation. You need to install a Linux FileMaker server somewhere then you’ll find them within a Tools subfolder. Installing into a local VM (Parallels, VM Ware, VirtualBox) will give you access to the Docker files. Table