“It’s a horrible feeling. Knowing that you’ve lost everything. It puts knots in your stomach and you want to run away from it all. But you’re unable to move - as if you’re completely paralysed.” It was a cold December afternoon, and I was speaking with Lee Munson. I detect an ’Essex boy’ accent in … Continue reading Breaking into infosec through the backdoor: Lee Munson →

The Dridex gang sends <Dr evil voice> millions of phishing emails a day, infecting approximately 3-5,000 computers daily. The Government accidentally spilled the beans that Snowden was the target in the Lavabit case. It explains a few things - but serves as a reminder that government secrets aren't always that easy to keep. I didn't so much … Continue reading Things I recently hearted →

Bsides Las Vegas is on August 2nd and 3rd at the Tuscany Suites and Casino. They are asking for volunteers. If you’ve never volunteered or helped out at a conference – particularly a Bsides, then you haven’t lived. Well OK, maybe that’s a bit strong – but seriously, you need to check out how the … Continue reading Things I recently hearted →

RSA is almost upon us which signifies a time of big announcements. Or at the very least, small announcements are made in a way to make them seem big. My blog has been my own walled-garden for several years now. It’s gone through many incarnations. But it’s the primary place where I jot down thoughts, … Continue reading Breaking the Fourth Wall →

I try not to read the comments. Like ever. But often they are like those scabs you don't recall getting. You know it would get better if you stopped picking at it, but your fingernails can't resist the urge to scratch - that's what fingernails are for aren't they? Every now and then, I read … Continue reading Why infosec can be like internet commentators →

A few months ago, I gave my 2p (2.9c) on how one could find their niche.  In short, it was about finding the intersection between your passion and expertise. Passion is what drives people to work beyond their set hours. It's an inner drive and desire to be better. Or as the dictionary would put … Continue reading Finding your passion →

The airport lounge Another day another airport lounge. I'm doing my usual people watching... silently judging. The lady opposite me, looks to be in her mid 50's and a nervous flier. Or maybe she always enjoys a glass of wine and packet of crisps at 0930. A boy walks past who looks identical, albeit a … Continue reading Ramblings of a travelling madman →

A belated welcome to 2016! I enjoy watching the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), you know, the sport where two people get into a cage and proceed to punch, kick, elbow, wrestle and submit each other into a bloody pulp. Which is kind of like a more civil version of social media. When a fighter becomes … Continue reading Fighting not to lose →

One of my favourite films is "Thank You for Smoking" which stars Aaron Eckhart as a lobbyist for big tobacco. The movie takes a satirical look at Aaron's character deflecting criticism aimed towards smoking. In one scene a TV debate is taking place and a doctor brings out a young cancer patient and cites cigarettes … Continue reading Benefiting from a bad situation →

In days long gone by, a lazy weekend meant sleeping in till mid-day, watching TV and going out with friends. With children that all changed and I'm lucky to sleep in at all before the weekend routine of extra-curricular activities start ranging from tuition, swimming, fixing things around the house and doses of, "I'm boooooored" … Continue reading Approaching User Awareness →