Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Robot DBA

Posted on September 7, 2011 by way0utwest

This is the story of Manna, the manager of a fast food restaurant. It’s a great read, and perhaps a little shocking. Manna is a piece of software, reading sensors, reacting, and letting employees know what to do with a synthesized … Continue reading →

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From Vandalism to Serious Crime

Posted on September 6, 2011 by way0utwest

It seems that there are relatively few very talented hackers that can break into your systems. The vast majority of data breaches and issues are from one of two attack vectors: social engineering or script kiddies. Social engineering is hard … Continue reading →

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The Principle of Least Privilege – Skill #3

Posted on September 5, 2011 by way0utwest

This series of blog posts are related to my presentation, The Top Ten Skills You Need, which is scheduled for a few deliveries in 2011. Secure by Default SQL Server doesn’t give logins or users any rights by default. That … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Bloopers

Posted on September 2, 2011 by way0utwest

Once again it’s a holiday and I’m taking the day off from writing. A short piece for the editorial, but it’s a cut down version of only some outtakes. Since July 4, I’ve ended up with more than I can … Continue reading →

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