Summary On January 14, 2020, CERT CC published an advisory warning of the potential use of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to cache malicious traffic. Akamai acknowledges this issue and has been aware of similar research in the past. This advisory…
Streaming and Security: In Conversation With Smita Aeron
People from around the globe are looking for instant and uninterrupted access to streaming services, on any device and in any location. But delivering high-quality streams that can easily scale to meet audience demand is no easy task. To better…
Air Force to end Raytheon’s troubled contract for ground-based radar and look for new options
An industry day will be held in February for defense contractors eager to poach the contract.
Who Needs WMDs (Weapons of Mass Destruction) Today ?
Folks,
Today, yet again, I’d like to share with you a simple Trillion $ question, one that I had originally asked more that 10 years ago, and recently asked again just about two years ago. Today it continues to be exponentially more relevant to t…
Building Stronger Communities: The Power of Volunteerism
Volunteerism is the lifeblood of vibrant and resilient communities. At our nonprofit organization, we celebrate the incr…
What is Active Directory? (Cyber Security 101 for the Entire World)
Folks,
Today is January 06, 2020, and as promised, here I am getting back to sharing perspectives on cyber security.
Cyber Security 101
Perhaps a good topic to kick off the year is by seeking to ask and answer a simple yet vital question – What is …
Addressing Food Insecurity: Nourishing Lives, One Meal at a Time
Food insecurity remains a pressing issue affecting millions of individuals and families around the world. At our nonprof…
Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Stigma, Inspiring Hope
Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being, yet it remains a topic often shrouded in stigma and silence.…
Harnessing Technology for Social Good: Innovations that Drive Impact
In today’s digital age, technology has the power to transform lives and drive social change. At our nonprofit organizati…
Kali Default Non-Root User
For years now, Kali has inherited the default root user policy from BackTrack. As part of our evaluation of Kali tools and policies we have decided to change this and move Kali to a “traditional default non-root user” model. This change wil…