Category Archives: Editorial

No-so-smart Contracts

Posted on December 15, 2021 by way0utwest

Perhaps the best quote I’ve seen in a long time: “These kinds of attacks are common in smart contracts because many developers do not put in the legwork to define security properties for their code…” I’m sure that this would … Continue reading →

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Acknowledging Success

Posted on December 13, 2021 by way0utwest

Today is the Redgate annual award event, and I’m honored to be hosting again. I’ve been asked a few times, and I used to look forward to the gathering in Cambridge followed by our annual Christmas party. Last year this … Continue reading →

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Worse Before Better

Posted on December 8, 2021 by way0utwest

There was a thread on Twitter on career longevity and fixing issues inside an organization. IT notes that often there is a problem and someone is assigned or hired to fix them. Often when someone starts to dig in, they … Continue reading →

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Getting Beyond Passwords

Posted on December 6, 2021 by way0utwest

Most of us that work with SQL Server likely use either the Windows authentication or a user name and password when connecting to an instance in SSMS or ADS. It’s how we’ve operated for years, and likely will for some … Continue reading →

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