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Matthew Ulm
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I play bass and do stuff with computers.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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CWPP is the core defense layer you need to understand. Stop trusting the network.
Start securing the Workload.

Learn the necessary security model refactor: 1bluebass.com/2025/1...
The Necessary Security Model Refactor » tmack
Cloud First necessitates shifting your mindset from the physical boundaries of ENIAD to the logical boundaries defined by the Cloud Shared Responsibility Model.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Fight the Oligarchs....

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December 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Mark Zuckerberg is building a data center in Louisiana that will use 3x more electricity than all of New Orleans.

Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills.

Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.
December 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Did you miss today's post?

The Mobile Switching Center (MSC) is the central hub for mobile call processing and routing. Learn the basics of this key IT acronym.

Posted today at 3 PM CST: 1bluebass.com/2025/1...
#IT #MobileTech #TechEducation #Telecommunications
MSC – Mobile Switching Center » tmack
Mobile Switching Center is the heart of mobile communication, managing everything from call setup to user mobility. Its role is crucial in ensuring that we can stay connected, making it a fundamental component of the telecommunications landscape.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Did you miss today's post? The Visitor Location Register (VLR) is a key mobile network component that manages user information and facilitates mobility. Learn the basics of this IT acronym.

Posted today at 3 PM CST: 1bluebass.com/2025/1...
#IT #MobileTech #TechEducation #VLR
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December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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The Mobile Switching Center (MSC) is critical for routing your calls.
Find out what this central mobile network component actually does.

Read now: 1bluebass.com/2025/1...
#ITAcronym #MobileNetwork #Tech
MSC – Mobile Switching Center » tmack
Mobile Switching Center is the heart of mobile communication, managing everything from call setup to user mobility. Its role is crucial in ensuring that we can stay connected, making it a fundamental component of the telecommunications landscape.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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New IT Acronym articles are posted every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 PM CST.
#RSS #ITAcronyms #ContentManagement #Efficiency #TechnologyBasics
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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What's the difference between protecting cloud infrastructure and protecting the workload?
Read the post to understand this key concept: 1bluebass.com/2025/1...
#CWPP #CloudSecurity #RuntimeSecurity #ITAcronyms #TechnologyBasics
CWPP – Cloud Workload Protection Platforms » tmack
CWPP provides a unified security model across all compute types giving your security team consistent controls and a single console for threat detection and incident response.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Understanding the Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) is a key step. It represents the efficient way security is handled today.
My article simplifies the concept for IT pros and students.
1bluebass.com/2025/1...
#TechCareer #CNAPP #DevSecOps #ITAcronyms
CNAPP – Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform » tmack
Understanding and championing a CNAPP is not just about adopting a new tool; it's about embracing a new, more efficient, and more effective way of securing modern applications.
www.1bluebass.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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This post breaks down the fundamentals of SSO—a foundational piece of modern authentication.
Article Link :: 1bluebass.com/2025/1...
New IT Acronym posts every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 PM CST.
#ITFundamentals #TechCareer #SSO
SSO – Single Sign-On » tmack
Single Sign-On is a powerful tool that streamlines the way we access online services. By allowing users to log in once and access multiple applications, SSO enhances convenience and security.
www.1bluebass.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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How does a mobile network know where you are when a call comes in? It relies on the Network Switching Subsystem (NSS).
Read more: 1bluebass.com/2025/1... #Networking #ITBasics #Telecom
NSS – Network Switching Subsystem » tmack
The NSS is vital for the overall functionality of mobile networks. It ensures that users can communicate seamlessly, regardless of their location. By managing call processing, user mobility, and security, the NSS enables the reliable and efficient operation of mobile communication systems.
www.1bluebass.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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#FightTheOligarchy

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December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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If you want to understand the basics of telecom routing, take a few minutes to read the article.

1bluebass.com/2025/1...
#Telecommunications #TechLearning #NetworkEngineering #MSC
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December 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Posted earlier today: An introduction to the MSC (Mobile Switching Center).
This component manages the connection logic behind every call and text.

1bluebass.com/2025/1...
#Telecommunications #TechLearning #NetworkEngineering #MSC
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December 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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MSC: Mobile Switching Center. It manages call setup and user mobility.
The heart of the network.
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#MSC #IT
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December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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While the radio tower connects to your phone, the MSC is the component that actually processes the call, handles the billing, & figures out where you are.

The full article goes live today at 3 PM CST.
#MobileSwitchingCenter #MSC #Telecommunications #ITInfrastructure #TechBasics
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Today we are looking at the "heart" of mobile networks:
The MSC (Mobile Switching Center).

The full article goes live today at 3 PM CST.
#MobileSwitchingCenter #MSC #Telecommunications #ITInfrastructure #TechBasics
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Just completed a quick course on Data Stewardship.

#datasteward #LILearning #ContinuousLearning
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Get a complete introduction to Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), its benefits, and its architecture. Stop Googling for snippets—read the full breakdown. 👇
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#DevOps #TechExplained #SAML #SingleSignOn
SAML – Security Assertion Markup Language » tmack
SAML may seem like just another technical acronym but its role in strengthening identity security is vital. By enhancing authentication processes, and reducing the risk of phishing, SAML empowers both users and organizations to navigate the digital world with greater confidence and security.
www.1bluebass.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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It is a fundamental part of how mobile networks operate, handling everything from call processing to user mobility.
You can read the full brief here: 1bluebass.com/2025/1...
#ITLearning #NetworkAdmin #GSM #TechEducation
NSS – Network Switching Subsystem » tmack
The NSS is vital for the overall functionality of mobile networks. It ensures that users can communicate seamlessly, regardless of their location. By managing call processing, user mobility, and security, the NSS enables the reliable and efficient operation of mobile communication systems.
www.1bluebass.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
mattulm.bsky.social
If you missed the article earlier today: We covered the Network Switching Subsystem (NSS).

You can read the full brief here: 1bluebass.com/2025/1...
#ITLearning #NetworkAdmin #GSM #TechEducation
NSS – Network Switching Subsystem » tmack
The NSS is vital for the overall functionality of mobile networks. It ensures that users can communicate seamlessly, regardless of their location. By managing call processing, user mobility, and security, the NSS enables the reliable and efficient operation of mobile communication systems.
www.1bluebass.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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NSS: The Network Switching Subsystem. It’s how mobile networks route calls and manage security. Read more: 1bluebass.com/2025/1... #NSS #Telecom
NSS – Network Switching Subsystem » tmack
The NSS is vital for the overall functionality of mobile networks. It ensures that users can communicate seamlessly, regardless of their location. By managing call processing, user mobility, and security, the NSS enables the reliable and efficient operation of mobile communication systems.
www.1bluebass.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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We will look at what it actually does behind the scenes of a GSM network to keep users connected.

The article goes live today at 3 PM CST.
#Telecommunications #NSS #ITFundamentals #MobileNetworks
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
mattulm.bsky.social
Mobile networks rely on specific subsystems to route calls and manage user location. Today's acronym is NSS (Network Switching Subsystem).

The article goes live today at 3 PM CST.
#Telecommunications #NSS #ITFundamentals #MobileNetworks
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM