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Data Security
Oct 06, 2016
When a Cyber Attack Is a Political Weapon
We’re not surprised when hackers attack companies to scoop up credit card numbers or to cause IT disruption. If they’re state sponsored, they may target organizations to pull out intellectual...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Data Security
Sep 29, 2016
How to setup your DNS Server like North Korea
I can only imagine it’s a high stress job doing IT support for Kim Jong Un as he’s the kind of manager who probably watches you over your shoulder, touches...
Michael Buckbee
2 min read
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Data Security
Sep 16, 2016
The Difference Between SSL and TLS
SSL and TLS are used interchangably in conversations as they are incredibly closely related. Knowing the subtle difference is key.
Michael Buckbee
2 min read
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PowerShell
Sep 13, 2016
The Difference Between Bash and Powershell
You don’t normally talk philosophy and IT when considering Bash and Powershell, but if it’s one thing I’ve learned over the past 20 years of sysadmin work it’s that whether...
Michael Buckbee
2 min read
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PowerShell
Sep 06, 2016
The Complete PowerShell Tool Roundup
A hand-curated list of 70 tools to power up your workflow.
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Data Security
Sep 06, 2016
The Vulnerability of Things - IOSS 21
We were thrilled when Pen Testing veteran, Ken Munro joined our show to discuss the vulnerabilities of things. In this episode, Ken reveals the potential security risks in a multitude of IoT devices...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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Data Security
Aug 31, 2016
Malware Coding Lessons for IT People, Part II: Fun With FUD Ransomware!
Let’s not overthink ransomware! It’s just a small malicious piece of code with one devious goal — encrypting all of the user’s important files. It the unfortunate victim wants to...
Oded Awaskar
4 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Aug 23, 2016
HHS to Investigate Smaller HIPAA Privacy Breaches
As a reader of this blog, you know all about Health and Human Services’ (HHS) wall of shame. That’s where breaches involving protected health information (PHI) affecting 500 or more...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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Data Security
Aug 19, 2016
New SamSam Ransomware Exploiting Old JBoss Vulnerability
One of the lessons learned from the uptick in ransomware attacks is that it pays to keep your security patches up to date. A few months ago the SamSam/Samas malware...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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Data Security
Aug 17, 2016
Six Authentication Experts You Should Follow
Our recent ebook shows what’s wrong with current password-based authentication technology. But luckily, there are a few leading experts that are shaping the future of the post-password world. Here are six people...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Aug 03, 2016
What is the Minimum Acceptable Risk Standards for Exchanges (MAR-E)?
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, there are now online marketplaces to buy health insurance. These are essentially websites that allow consumers to shop around for an insurance...
Michael Buckbee
4 min read
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Data Security
Aug 02, 2016
SQL Server Best Practices, Part I: Configuration
Am I the only one who finds the Microsoft SQL server best practice guides to be a little painful to trawl through? Somehow, I doubt it. After being frustrated reading...
Kieran Laffan
7 min read
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