During the Cold war, there were lots of terms thrown around such as, Capitalism, Communism, iron curtain, nuclear winter, damn commies, Ivan Drago and the like. As a young lad who had no understanding of the whole concept, someone gave me a tip. If it’s got a McDonalds, it’s a friendly place. As a marginally … Continue reading Digital McDonalds
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Debate: Is G+ better than Facebook?
I consider myself quite an active social media person. I have my blog, a youtube channel, twitter account and facebook. All of which I use regularly. In addition, I have signed up to Google+, but am a bit underwhelmed by it all, so haven't really used it much. Until yesterday where Bob nudged me to … Continue reading Debate: Is G+ better than Facebook?
Security Vs Compliance
Why do people focus on compliance and believe it’s security?
Benefits of CISSP
A Certified Information Security Systems Professional or CISSP, is an information security certification which a lot of security people have (obviously). But there are some extra benefits of having the certification… as explained in the video.
Phone Hacking
If you're unable to put a password on a device and someone gets into it... don't call them a hacker. Because there is no such thing involved.It's like your home, lock your door and windows, or even an unskilled burglar will be able to get in.
Who the f*&^ are you?
After I explained to someone that I worked in Information Security, they commented, “well there’s not much you guys do given all the hacking that’s gone on lately.” Deep breath. Control pulse. Be calm. I could have just explained how a lot of the so-called hacking attacks were actually DDOS. Or the fact that human … Continue reading Who the f*&^ are you?
Deciphering Marketing Material
I always used to think I was perhaps not clever enough to fully grasp the marketing emails that cutting edge security companies send me… until I realised they were encrypted using an ancient cipher. I have now managed to decrypt and fully understand what they are saying: Dear Cynic, We have an exciting new breakthrough … Continue reading Deciphering Marketing Material
How Not To Get Hired
There are many sources of information you can turn to which will seek to educate you in how to go about getting hired…. but none will tell you how NOT to get hired. Well your prayers have been answered.
Cynical Security Cliches
Are you a security professional looking at the waters of information security that have been muddied to the extent that you believe it was always a stinking mudhole instead of a freshwater spring? Chances are – you’re on the way to becoming a security cynic. A maverick, renegade loose canon. Who will do whatever is … Continue reading Cynical Security Cliches
The Case for Security Conferences
Do you struggle to get out to security conferences? You know those places where you can network with some awesome infosec professionals and pick up a thing or two? In most cases it’s because your boss just doesn’t see the benefit of a conference and would much rather spend the training budget on sending you … Continue reading The Case for Security Conferences
Javvad Malik 