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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

21 mins

David Hamann

FileMaker Server Admin Console: Access and Role Restriction Issues

Uncovering Access and Role Restriction Vulnerabilities in the FileMaker Server Admin Console Source: https://davidhamann.de/2024/10/09/fms-bypassing-restrictions/ With a few security features added to the FileMaker Server Admin Console in the last few versions, I decided to play around with them to see how they are implemented. In this article I want to highlight three of the issues

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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

Understanding the OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities for Large Language Model Applications

Dimitris Kokoutsidis, Sept 26, 2024, CyberFM Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 have become integral to numerous applications, including chatbots, virtual assistants, content generation, and more. While these models offer remarkable capabilities, they also introduce a new set of security challenges that must be addressed to

22 mins

Claus Lavendt

The Missing Admin Tool for FileMaker Server with Claus Lavendt

Claus Lavendt, FileMaker Training Videos – Aug 14, 2024 FileMaker Server is an essential component for hosting FileMaker databases, but its built-in administrative tools often leave much to be desired, particularly for users managing large deployments or needing fine-grained control. Enter Claus Lavendt’s Missing Admin Tool, a robust, free, and open-source solution that fills the

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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

31 mins

Kevin Frank

OnWindowTransaction JSON

Kevin Frank, May 13, 2024, FileMaker Hacks Source: https://filemakerhacks.com/2024/05/13/onwindowtransaction-json/ Demo file: on-window-transaction-json-v2.zipCredentials: admin / adminMinimum version: 20.2 [for both client and server] Note: This demo file is optimized for Perform Script on Server (PSOS), and is intended to be hosted on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Cloud. Introduction Recently a colleague mentioned that they were running into a

23 mins

Calvin Mosiman

FileMaker’s Built-in Audit Logs

A Comprehensive Guide Calvin Mosiman, Apr 2, 2024, FileMaker Training Videos Menu Introduction In today’s data-driven world, accountability, traceability, and security are crucial elements of any database solution. FileMaker’s built-in audit log capabilities make it easier than ever to track, log, and review changes made within your database in a systematic and secure way. This

32 mins

Richard Carlton

FileMaker Record and Layout Level Access – Controlling Access to the Database

Richard Carlton, Mar 4, 2024, FileMaker Training Videos Menu: Introduction Ensuring the security of your FileMaker database is a critical component of maintaining data integrity and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Properly managing access to records and layouts not only protects sensitive data but also tailors the user experience based on roles and responsibilities. This

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Wim Decorte

Are You Confident in Your FileMaker App’s Security?

Wim Decorte, Claris Engage 2024 As the complexity of digital ecosystems continues to evolve, ensuring the security of the applications we build has never been more important. With the increasing sophistication of attacks, even a small oversight can lead to catastrophic results such as data breaches, fines, or damage to reputation. This blog post delves

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Claris Support

FileMaker Server Version Comparison

Source: https://support.claris.com/s/article/FileMaker-Server-Version-Comparison?language=en_US See features added in: FileMaker Server 2024 Features Description x FileMaker Server administrators now have clearer visibility on schedules and better tools to manage teams and users. FileMaker Server Admin Console consolidates all schedules in one view so administrators can better avoid automation conflicts Administrators can block new user connections to ensure maintenance integrity Administrator roles allow more

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Richard Carlton

Low-Yield Nukes in the FileMaker Platform

A Guide to Avoiding Disastrous Mistakes Richard Carlton, Nov 30, 2023, FileMaker Training Videos Menu 1. Introduction: What Are Low-Yield Nukes in FileMaker? <a name=”introduction”></a> In software development, there are actions and features that, if used incorrectly, can lead to catastrophic results. In FileMaker, these actions are what we call “low-yield nukes.” They are easy

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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

40 mins

Alec Gregory

Let’s make an audit log with Claris FileMaker 2023

Alec Gregory, May 25, 2023, Beezwax blog Source: https://blog.beezwax.net/lets-make-an-audit-log-with-claris-filemaker/ Claris FileMaker 2023 puts powerful, native audit logging within reach of developers, with a greatly reduced code footprint compared to existing approaches. In this blog post we introduce the OnWindowTransaction script trigger, leveraging it along with native FileMaker script transactions to create an audit log that is efficient, scalable, flexible, performant,

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Wim Decorte

Transaction Logging in FileMaker 2023

Wim Decorte, Apr 25, 2023, Soliant Consulting blog Source: https://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/transaction-logging-filemaker-2023/ OnWindowTransaction is a new event trigger in FileMaker 2023. Before we get into the details of how it works exactly, let’s clear up the terminology. The transaction that its name implies is not limited to the transactions introduced with 19.6. It covers every commit, even if you are