Data Security
Someone Deleted My File. How Can I Find Out Who?
Feb 11, 2015
If you’ve ever been tasked with recovering a lost file or folder and had to explain exactly what happened (Who moved or deleted it? When did it happen? Why?), you...
Going Back To SQL Server 2008 In Order To Move Ahead
Feb 05, 2015
Last year, Microsoft ended its support for SQL 2008/R2. Customers with an enterprise agreement are still supported, but it’s a good idea to start planning your upgrade. Upgrading your production...
PCI DSS Explained: Our New White Paper Decodes the Complexity
Feb 02, 2015
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is not just another list of requirements for protecting data. In 2013, the number of credit and debit card transactions worldwide...
The Journey to File Permission Perfection
Jan 14, 2015
More devices than ever. More platforms to choose from. An expanding universe of data choices that can be both exciting and confusing at the same time. Tablets, phablets, laptops, iOS,...
Interview With NYU-Poly’s Professor Justin Cappos: Security Lessons From Retail Breaches
Jan 06, 2015
I had the chance to talk with cyber security expert Justin Cappos last month about the recent breaches in the retail sector. Cappos is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science...
Microsoft Fixes A Kerberos Silver Ticket Vulnerability
Dec 29, 2015
Note: This post has created a bit of controversy among the security illuminati! A post on Still Passing the Hash Blog 15 Years Later explains the issues. I think a...
Are You Smarter Than a Hacker? [CONTEST]
Nov 24, 2014
They’ve broken into the largest retailers, key government agencies, and major social media companies, stealing tens of millions of credit card numbers, email addresses, and sensitive data. They’re experts at...
Getting Started with PowerShell Option Inputs
Nov 17, 2014
PowerShell is the dominant method of automating tasks and scripting changes for Windows sysadmins. This article covers getting started with some basic PowerShell usage and how to pass optional customization...
How to Be Your Own Best Password Generator
Nov 12, 2014
Let’s face it people, we’re bad at coming up with our own passwords. They’re too short, too obvious, and hackers have gotten very good at breaking them —either by outright guessing...
What You May Have Missed
Sep 19, 2014
1. Here’s an interesting perspective from a CTO on why metadata matters. 2. By September 30th, California Governor Jerry Brown will either veto or sign two very important bills that will protect...
Phishing Attacks Classified: Big Phish vs. Little Phishes
Sep 16, 2014
The CMU CERT team I referred to in my last post also has some interesting analysis on the actual mechanics of these phishing attacks. Based on reviewing their incident database, the...
In Search of Kerberos’s Golden Ticket
Sep 05, 2014
In a Kerberos environment, all users get tickets, or more specifically TGTs (Ticketing Granting Tickets). It’s the starting point for gaining access to services—network files, email, apps, etc. In Windows,...
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