Raw Thoughts
Transparency is Key in Cybersecurity
Log4shell ushered in a new level of transparency that has been missing from cybersecurity for a long time, and I hope it stays that way!
Cybersecurity in 2022: Don’t do it alone!
It goes without saying that the cybersecurity landscape is changing... rapidly. We're seeing a huge rise in attacks like ransomware, phishing, extortion, and more. More to the point, we're seeing a huge rise in these attacks amongst the small to medium business...
I’m Launching a Merch Store!
Howdy friends! You may notice that part of my introduction introduces me as a repeat entrepreneur. And then, you look around my site, and there's no other businesses! Well, that's because I hadn't come up with anything new yet.That's changing! I've decided to launch a...
Cybercrime is a Misunderstood Problem
One of the biggest challenges with public opinion on cyber is perception. It's very hard to illustrate the true impact of a breach. There are a couple of reasons for that, let's explore them:Problem 1: Terrible ReportingThis is the core of the problem. Day to day...
Public Private Partnerships in Cybersecurity: Why they matter.
Whether you write it as "cybercrime" or "cyber crime," the operative word is crime. Each instance of ransomware, data exfiltration, or other illicit access is a crime. Here's the problem: a huge percentage of that crime goes unreported. It's a major problem we have in...
Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Too Many Tools?
As Microsoft Teams was entering the marketplace, truly coming in hot, I heard an interesting perspective from a then client of mine:Dom, isn't adding more communication tools just adding confusion?In a way, there are right. If I have too many ways to get in touch with...
Windows 11 as a Daily Driver: First Thoughts
I’ve been running Windows 11 as my daily for a couple of weeks now and wanted to drop some first thoughts your way!
Does Your Brand Tell a Story?
Every company is an entity, not unlike a person. Every company has a unique story, just like every person. For some reason, you chose to go into business. Whether you want to open your own IT company or your own pizza shop, there's more to it than "we do computers" or...
Is Your “Patch Management” Doing More Harm Than Good?
Patch management is becoming a more debated topic nowadays. The proliferation of Intune's simplified patch management across Windows environments has upset some. and made others (like me) quite pleased. Let's talk...Patch Management: Circa 2014Let's talk about how we...