Abstract: A system and method for virtual machine image management. A method includes generating a plurality of software packages, wherein each software package is generated using a respective set of code; building a plurality of VM images based on a plurality of files, wherein building each VM image further comprises combining a subset of the plurality of software packages according to a corresponding file of the plurality of files, wherein each file includes a set of instructions for combining the subset of the plurality of software packages in order to build the corresponding VM image; and pushing the plurality of VM images in a repository.

Abstract: A system and method for software image management. A method includes generating a plurality of software packages, wherein each software package is generated using a respective set of code; building a plurality of software images based on a plurality of files, wherein building each software image further comprises combining a subset of the plurality of software packages according to a corresponding file of the plurality of files, wherein each file includes a set of instructions for combining the subset of the plurality of software packages in order to build the corresponding software image; and storing the plurality of software images in a repository.

Abstract: A system and method for vulnerability remediation. A method includes identifying a vulnerable software package among a plurality of software packages based on cybersecurity data indicating a vulnerability; identifying at least one vulnerable software image of a plurality of software images by determining that the at least one vulnerable software image contains the vulnerable software package based on a plurality of files, wherein each of the plurality of software images is built based on a corresponding file of the plurality of files, wherein each file of the plurality of files includes a set of instructions for combining a subset of the plurality of software packages in order to build the corresponding software image of the plurality of software images; and performing at least one remediation action with respect to the at least one vulnerable software image.

Abstract: A system and method for securing software images. A method includes generating software packages. Each software package is generated using a respective set of code. A first software package of the software packages includes code that configures a system to secure a computing environment based on a secret when executed. A software image is built based on a file, where the file includes a set of instructions for combining a subset of the software packages including the first software package and instructions for embedding the secret in order to build the software image. Building the software image further includes combining the subset of software packages according to the file and embedding the secret in the software image; and providing the software image for execution. The software image is executed by the system and, when executed, configures the system to deploy the software component based on the subset of software packages.

Abstract: A system and method for method for protecting cloud native environments based on cloud resource access. The method includes determining a mapping of a plurality of cloud assets to a plurality of cloud resources based on resource access data for a cloud native environment, wherein the plurality of cloud assets and the plurality of cloud resources are deployed in the cloud native environment, wherein each of the plurality of cloud assets is mapped to at least one associated cloud resource of the plurality of cloud resources; detecting at least one improper resource access based on the mapping and a cloud access security stream for the cloud native environment, wherein each of the at least one improper resource access deviates from the mapping; and performing at least one mitigation action with respect to the detected at least one improper resource access.

Abstract: A terminal includes a body, a first beam, and a second beam. The body includes a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions define a gap therebetween. The first beam includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end and the second end extend from the body. The second beam includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end of the second beam. The first end of the second beam extends from the body.

Abstract: A system and method for software image management. A method includes generating a plurality of software packages including a plurality of units of code, wherein each software package is generated using a respective unit of code of the plurality of units of code, wherein the plurality of software packages includes a security package, wherein the respective unit of code for the security package configures a processing circuitry to perform at least one cybersecurity function when executed by the processing circuitry; and building a software image based on the plurality of software packages by executing a set of instructions of a file, wherein the set of instructions causes the plurality of software packages to be combined in order to build the software image when executed.

Abstract: A system and method for method for protecting cloud native environments based on cloud resource access. The method includes determining a mapping of a plurality of cloud assets to a plurality of cloud resources based on resource access data for a cloud native environment, wherein the plurality of cloud assets and the plurality of cloud resources are deployed in the cloud native environment, wherein each of the plurality of cloud assets is mapped to at least one associated cloud resource of the plurality of cloud resources; detecting at least one improper resource access based on the mapping and a cloud access security stream for the cloud native environment, wherein each of the at least one improper resource access deviates from the mapping; and performing at least one mitigation action with respect to the detected at least one improper resource access.

Abstract: A system and method for vulnerability remediation. A method includes identifying a vulnerable software package among a plurality of software packages based on cybersecurity data indicating a vulnerability; identifying at least one vulnerable software image of a plurality of software images by determining that the at least one vulnerable software image contains the vulnerable software package based on a plurality of files, wherein each of the plurality of software images is built based on a corresponding file of the plurality of files, wherein each file of the plurality of files includes a set of instructions for combining a subset of the plurality of software packages in order to build the corresponding software image of the plurality of software images; and performing at least one remediation action with respect to the at least one vulnerable software image.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly may include a wire cable having an elongate conductor extending along a longitudinal axis. The conductor defines an exposed face arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The exposed face has a surface area that is substantially equal to a cross sectional area of the conductor. The electrical connector assembly may also include an electrical terminal having a contact face. The exposed face of the conductor is metallurgically welded to the contact face of the electrical terminal. A method of assembling an electrical connector is also provided.

Abstract: A terminal assembly includes a connector housing having an opening at a first end for receiving a cable and a strain relief device. The opening of the connector housing is defined by an inner surface. The strain relief device includes an annular base and a cylindrical portion extending from the annular base, wherein the cylindrical portion has an inner surface having a diameter selected to surround the cable and an outer surface having an outer diameter configured to fit within the opening of the connector housing.

Abstract: A shielded electrical connector includes a shield terminal attachment segment having a tubular first portion defining a first seam and second portion having two semicircular channels that extends from the first portion oriented at a right angle to the first axis, an inner insulator disposed within the shield terminal attachment segment, and a shield terminal connection segment having a tubular third portion and a second seam formed separately from the shield terminal attachment segment and attached to the shield terminal attachment segment such that the third portion is coaxial with the first portion. Edges of the first seam and edges of the two semicircular channels are joined by the attachment of the shield terminal connection segment to the shield terminal attachment segment. A method of forming the shielded electrical connector is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for building software image. A method includes generating a prompt based on an input portion of application-identifying data; prompting a generative artificial intelligence model using the prompt in order to output text indicating a plurality of software packages, wherein each software package is a set of code for performing a plurality of functions of an application; generating a software image recipe based on the output text, wherein the software image recipe is a file including a set of instructions that cause a processing circuitry to build the software image by combining the plurality of software packages when executed; and building the software image by executing the software image recipe via the processing circuitry, wherein the software image causes deployment of a software component when executed, wherein the software component is configured to perform the plurality of functions of the application.

Abstract: A system and method for software image management. A method includes generating a plurality of software packages, wherein each software package is generated using a respective set of code; building a plurality of software images based on a plurality of files, wherein building each software image further comprises combining a subset of the plurality of software packages according to a corresponding file of the plurality of files, wherein each file includes a set of instructions for combining the subset of the plurality of software packages in order to build the corresponding software image; and storing the plurality of software images in a repository.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an integrally formed cylindrical housing and a cylindrical spring lock retainer disposed within a cavity in the housing and defining a spring member and a terminal lock. The electrical connector further includes an annular ridge protruding from inner walls of the housing into the cavity and a plurality of spring lock retainer stops extending from the inner walls into the cavity and arranged around a circumference of the spring lock retainer. The annular ridge is arranged on a first end of the spring lock retainer and the plurality of spring lock retainer stops are arranged on a second end of the spring lock retainer opposite the first end. A method of manufacturing such an electrical connector is also presented.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector body and a seal. The connector body defines a cavity and a terminal slot in fluid communication with the cavity. The seal is removably disposed within the cavity. The seal includes a body defining a terminal aperture, a first rib and a second rib extending from the body, and a flap extending from the body. In an assembled configuration, the first rib and the second rib engage portions of the connector body.

Abstract: An electrical connector that supports electrical connections of different types is described. The electrical connector includes a terminal support unit that includes an aperture array and is configured to support a terminal module seated in the terminal support unit. The terminal module supports at least one terminal that requires strict relative positioning, such as a high-speed data terminal. The electrical connector includes a terminal lock that interfaces with the terminal support unit to stabilize and lock a terminal array thought the aperture array, and to lock the terminal module in a mating position.

Abstract: An electrical terminal includes a cylindrical inner ferrule having a first portion and a second portion separated by at least one seam therebetween. An inner surface of the first portion and/or second portion defines a gripping feature that is configured to deform a cylindrical dielectric layer surrounding an electrical conductor of an electrical cable. The electrical terminal also includes a cylindrical outer ferrule surrounding the inner ferrule. A method of assembling an electrical cable is also presented.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrical connector housing configured to retain an electrical terminal. The first electrical connector housing has a first shroud surrounding the electrical terminal. The electrical connector assembly also includes a second electrical connector housing configured to retain a mating electrical terminal. The second electrical connector housing has a second shroud surrounding the mating electrical terminal that is configured to be received within the first shroud. The second electrical connector housing includes a circular band in which the first shroud is received. The circular band defines a gap therein and is configured to apply a circumferential clamping force to the first shroud when the gap is narrowed by a lateral force applied to the second electrical connector housing, thereby decreasing an effective internal diameter of the circular band.

Abstract: A system and method for cloud native virtual machine (VM) runtime protection. The method includes creating a normal behavior model for a cloud native VM by training a machine learning model using a training data set including training activities performed by the cloud native VM, the cloud native VM being configured to provide at least one service, wherein the normal behavior model defines at least one capability of each service based on a set of capabilities for respective known services stored within a library of service-to-capability mappings, wherein each capability of a service indicates a plurality of discrete behaviors required by the service; and monitoring an execution of the cloud native VM to detect a deviation from the normal behavior model, wherein the deviation is caused by at least one abnormal behavior of one of the services that is not among the discrete behaviors defined in capabilities for the service.