Why An Old Lock Won’t Cut It

We’re all familiar with locks; they’re the main security mechanism for many things that we interact with daily. From our cars to our homes, having a secure lock system is a great way to stay safe. Locks can be used on a variety of things such as gates, file cabinets, gun safes, etc. However, with any lock comes its faults. … Read More

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December 27, 2016
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8 Reasons You Need a Security Camera

Have you been debating whether or not to get security cameras for your home or business? At Security Source, we’ve seen firsthand how having a surveillance system in place has helped both Albuquerque homes and commercial retailers. We’ve put together 8 ways CCTVs can protect your property so you can make an informed decision about your security. Protect from intruders … Read More

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December 8, 2016
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Kali Linux in the AWS cloud, again

We’re happy to announce that we’ve once again listed our Kali Linux images on the Amazon AWS marketplace. You can now spin up an updated Kali machine easily through your EC2 panel. Our current image is a “full” image, which cont…

December 2, 2016
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Home Security During the Holiday Season

We all hope that during the cheery holiday season our personal belongings or gift purchases will go un-bothered. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In fact, it makes sense that crime rates actually increase around holidays. According to the FBI 2012 crime report, about 1 in 36 homes are burglarized, and that ratio increases during the holiday season. The … Read More

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November 29, 2016
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Toolsmith – GSE Edition: Scapy vs CozyDuke

In continuation of observations from my GIAC Security Expert re-certification process, I’ll focus here on a GCIA-centric topic: Scapy. Scapy is essential to the packet analyst skill set on so many levels. For your convenience, the Packetrix VM comes pr…

November 27, 2016
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Why Should I Get A Monitored Smoke Detector?

Most homes have some sort of smoke alarms. They may have been installed by the builder of your home or added by you in the form of battery operated smoke alarms. What a lot of people don’t know is that you can add smoke detectors to your home security …

November 21, 2016
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