Mad Devs’ #20 Newsletter. December 2023
Tags: webdev, cryptocurrency, security
Published: 2024-01-23 12:36:37

December highlights: Expert articles, ultimate checklists, and essential terms in a glossary.

##[PYUSD: Understanding PayPal’s stablecoin initiative, protections, and potential](https://maddevs.io/blog/paypals-crypto-stablecoin-protections-and-potential/)

PayPal’s foray into stablecoins: A Game-Changer? Understand PYUSD’s role in the evolving stablecoin landscape, its regulation and security aspects, and how it’s shaping opportunities for investors and the global financial scene.

[![PYUSD: Understanding PayPal’s stablecoin initiative, protections, and potential](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/1*6aBM_mMqUiFarXoDAe0oMg.png)](https://maddevs.io/blog/paypals-crypto-stablecoin-protections-and-potential/)

##[Fractional CTO roles and responsibilities](https://maddevs.io/blog/fractional-cto-roles-and-responsibilities/)

Does your business need technology leadership without a full-time position? Explore the strategic advantages of fractional CTOs and analyze how they can add significant value to your company and reduce costs. Understand their diverse roles, responsibilities, and the transformative impact they can have on organizations.

[![Fractional CTO roles and responsibilities](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/1*bsn3gtNybBXCOw5UcomfoA.png)](https://maddevs.io/blog/fractional-cto-roles-and-responsibilities/)

##[Chaos engineering: Principles and best practices](https://maddevs.io/blog/chaos-engineering/)

In the dynamic world of software engineering, the concept of Chaos Engineering is emerging as a game-changer. This approach deliberately introduces disturbances into systems to test their robustness and resilience. This article delves into the foundational principles of Chaos Engineering, exploring how these controlled disruptions not only prevent catastrophic failures but also reinforce best practices in creating unassailable systems.

[![Chaos engineering: Principles and best practices](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/1*5LrMf3G20fYUMAt8gLZafQ.png)](https://maddevs.io/blog/chaos-engineering/)

##[Cybersecurity as a service: What is it and how it can help your business?](https://maddevs.io/blog/cybersecurity-as-a-service/)

Cybersecurity simplified: Embrace the future with cybersecurity-as-a-service. Learn how this modern solution allows businesses to focus on their core operations while effectively managing cybersecurity risks. Understand what sets it apart from conventional methods and the range of benefits it provides.

[![Cybersecurity as a service: What is it and how it can help your business?](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/1*2C1EIyo8rQ4B4lfDJe_Skw.png)](https://maddevs.io/blog/cybersecurity-as-a-service/)

##Empowering your tech journey with tailored checklists
We recognize the importance of streamlining technology projects and enhancing team efficiency in today’s fast-paced environment. We’re excited to announce the launch of our [technology and business checklist hub](https://maddevs.io/checklists/), a new resource for comprehensive, expert-developed checklists.

As part of this initiative, we’re proud to present one of the crucial lists: a detailed checklist designed to guide you in evaluating the necessity of penetration testing for your organization.

###Comprehensive guide to assessing your company’s need for penetration testing
This checklist will help you understand if penetration testing is needed for your organization. Here, we lay out the key security questions a company may ask itself in various scenarios, and the answers to these questions can help identify the relevant reasons for conducting penetration testing.

[![Comprehensive guide to assessing your company’s need for penetration testing](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/1*8vB6VFGG2eFG6sXfuHheJA.png)](https://maddevs.io/checklists/checklist-penetration-testing/)

##Tech terminology explained: Glossary for modern development and management
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, keeping up with the latest jargon in technology and business can be daunting. That’s why we’ve created [this comprehensive hub](https://maddevs.io/glossary/) — your one-stop destination for deciphering and mastering the language of the modern corporate and tech world.

###December popular terms that are worth your attention

1. [What is the Monte Carlo simulation?](https://maddevs.io/glossary/monte-carlo-simulation/)
2. [What is the Byzantine fault tolerance system?](https://maddevs.io/glossary/byzantine-fault-tolerance-system/)
3. [What is a vCIO?](https://maddevs.io/glossary/virtual-cio/)


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###Mad Devs’ trusted sources

####[Deloitte’s tech trends report for 2024](https://www2.deloitte.com/xe/en/insights/focus/tech-trends.html)
Deloitte’s 15th annual tech trends report helps business and technology leaders separate signal from noise and embrace technology’s evolution as a tool to revolutionize business.

####[What to expect in US healthcare in 2024 and beyond](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/what-to-expect-in-us-healthcare-in-2024-and-beyond)
A new perspective from McKinsey on how technology, transformation efforts, and other changes have affected payers, health systems, healthcare services and technology, and pharmacy services.


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