LPI Linux Essentials - The Runtime Engine: Architecting the Linux Operating Environment

The command-line, filesystem, and open-source layers that power modern automated infrastructure.

March 29, 2026 · 3 min · Caleb

CompTIA Network+ - The Connectivity Fabric: Architecting Modern Network Infrastructure

The protocols, automation, and software-defined layers of modern enterprise networking.

March 8, 2026 · 3 min · Caleb

Infrastructure as Code: Architecting a Hardened Hugo Stack

Building a secure, performant, and automated web stack using Hugo, Nginx, and CrowdSec.

March 3, 2026 · 3 min · Caleb

Securing My Stack with CrowdSec and Nginx Proxy Manager

I secured the web stack with CrowdSec, an open-source, collaborative Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)1. The integration with the existing Docker stack is tight: CrowdSec monitors the proxy logs in real time and blocks malicious traffic before it reaches the applications. Here’s an overview of my updated architecture and how the pieces fit together. My Website Architecture The site is built with Hugo, a fast static site generator. For performance and security, docker-compose splits the stack into distinct layers: ...

February 19, 2026 · 3 min · Caleb