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A New Data Security Approach

You see the headlines on a weekly basis talking about the latest data breach. It seems that no matter how much time and money is spent protecting critical assets, attackers always find a way to quietly steal organizations’ most prized data. What if there was a way to prevent this unauthorized data movement? Have a […]

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Keeping Data on a Short Leash to Avoid Breaches

Even the best-trained dogs have leashes while in public. Despite how much one trusts their dog to act obediently, it simply is not possible to know what kind of situations one might encounter while on a walk—maybe an enticing squirrel? A loud noise? Another dog? Dogs need to be on a leash. What is the […]

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A Strong Case for HOPZERO

Is the Chinese SuperMicro hack true? Either way, watch this video to see how HOPZERO’s Sphere Radius Security would prevent data exfiltration.

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Which Certification Next?

To continue advancing my skills, I am going to start training and studying for a new certification.  The question is what should I go after next?  Up to this point in my career, many of the certifications I’ve achieved are in the networking/security field, though, I do hold the ITIL Foundations and Certified Scrum Master […]

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The Dumbest Management Fad of All Time?

Last week, I moved from a home office to a WeWork office in downtown Austin (Barton Springs).  The office I chose does not have any dedicated desks available at the moment, so I signed up for the hot desk option at $410/month.  While it is a bit annoying having to pack up my stuff before […]

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Job Hunting Observations and Tips

As you may have heard, I am currently seeking my next career opportunity.  Having been in the job market for a few months, I’ve learned the new rules of the road for modern job searching, so I thought it may be helpful to document some of the observations I’ve made to hopefully aid jobseekers down […]

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Blockchain Circling the Drain?

I’ll admit that I too got caught up in the blockchain hysteria in early 2017.  Reading an article on Ethereum and how it was the wave of the future, I became very excited at the prospect of riding the wave of success, so I started building my own Ethereum mining “rig”.  Essentially it is a […]

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A Great Lesson in Humility

Who knew that Mr. T had such profound thoughts about life….

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True Grit

Recently, I read an article talking about the most important characteristic that employers are seeking in job applicants nowadays — grit.  Grit is described as that enigmatic quality that some people possess making them resilient no matter the adversity they face.  While this quality can be learned, it is not something that can be taught […]

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