Kali Linux in Linode’s Cloud

A few months ago, Linode reached out to us asking “What would be needed in order to get Kali added to Linode?”. We explained to them how all the build-scripts that we used to create Kali are public, and what their different options and conf…

July 8, 2022
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The discomfort zone

Compliance is a concern that pops up repeatedly on the ISO27k Forum, just this  morning for instance. Intrigued by ISO 27001 Annex A control A.18.1.1 “Identification of applicable legislation and contractual requirements”, members generally ask wh…

July 5, 2022
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Shout, shout, let it all out

Here’s an insightful and enjoyable way to explore your psyche and vent a little tension at the end of a tough month, week or day.First, find yourself a private space to watch Tears for Fears.Now shout, shout, let it all out: what are the things you cou…

July 1, 2022
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What are “information assets”?

Control 5.9 in ISO/IEC 27002:2022 recommends an inventory of information assets that should be “accurate, up to date, consistent and aligned with other inventories”.  Fair enough, but what are ‘information assets’? What, exactly, are we suppo…

June 30, 2022
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