Tag Archives: security

Local Agents

Posted on April 24, 2026 by way0utwest

Recently I saw an interesting article, saying that someone could build a general purpose coding agent in 131 lines of Python code. That’s a neat idea, though I’m not sure that this is better than just using Claude Code, especially … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Security Changes and SQL Server

Posted on February 14, 2026 by way0utwest

For almost as long as I’ve been working as a data professional, NTLM has been the security protocol used in Windows. Microsoft added Kerberos over 20 years ago, but NTLM is still a fallback. Like so many things Microsoft has … Continue reading →

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No Defaults Passwords Ever

Posted on January 17, 2026 by way0utwest

I appreciate default passwords on systems. Often, for routers or other devices, I might need a way to connect initially. Or, if I perform a hardware reset, I want some password that I can use to reconfigure things. However, I … Continue reading →

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Minimally Viable Security

Posted on January 5, 2026 by way0utwest

Security has been a constant concern for many IT professionals over the years. Many of us are trying to implement better security controls, and yet at the same time, we try to avoid anything that slows us down. Security clearly … Continue reading →

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