Research, demonstrations, and popcorn
This is a reminder to listen more and talk less. Don’t be one of the masses that talks without knowledge, experience, or data. Everyone appears to be a subject matter expert on everything these days. Unless you have…
Recently I have seen many posts from out-of-work security researchers who are looking for gainful employment. It is never a bad idea to exhaust every resource you can when looking for a job, but you should be mindful…
Stephen Hawking passed away today at the age of 76. Many thought it would come much earlier in his life. Many thought it would never happen because he was a super genius from another dimension (sarcasm). Regardless, the…
What is Net Neutrality? Net Neutrality is a simple concept. At it’s very basic meaning, it is an order that all internet traffic must be treated equal without regard to source, destination, or monetary compensation. This means that…
Starting with SQL 2016, Microsoft has included a new “security” feature called Dynamic Data Masking, or DDM for short. This new feature is supposed to allow you to secure data by masking it to people who should not…
I have spent a great deal of time researching the best way to avoid security exposure via source control. This has become a hot-button issue right now due to the Deloitte hack. As it turns out, one of…
First, let me say that I am a self-contradicting person. I am a collector of knowledge. I seek information that is hard to find or I shouldn’t know. The reason is simple, with knowledge comes power… the power…
Anyone that is even semi-competent online knows how difficult it can be to manage passwords. Most people have 15 accounts at a bare minimum online. Managing passwords for many accounts becomes difficult. Generally, people take one of three…
Memorial Day is here again. This is the time of year we reflect on our lives, our freedoms, and most importantly, the people who gave their lives for you to have your life. This is not Veteran’s Day,…
Pi is a number that has enamored people for hundreds of years. While it is much older and was known far longer, it recently (within the last 250-ish years) became super popular. Here are some facts to think…
