Tag Archives: security

TryHackMe Advent of Cyber

Posted on December 6, 2023 by way0utwest

I posted that I was thinking about the AdventOfCode this year, but wasn’t sure I’d spend the time. Someone then posted a link to the TryHackMe advent calendar. I decided to give it a try. There’s a fairly long (10min) … Continue reading →

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Ten Database Commandments

Posted on November 20, 2023 by way0utwest

I love the Notorious B.I.G. His music isn’t for everyone, but I enjoy it. This piece takes one of his songs (NSFW – Ten Crack Commandments) and applies the list to databases. Each item from the song is listed, along … Continue reading →

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Bad Culture Bad Security

Posted on October 23, 2023 by way0utwest

I ran across a blog noting that Cisco has a vulnerability in a new product. The blog also lists two (one, two) articles showing that Cisco has had hard-coded credentials in the past. I understand that many times a known … Continue reading →

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Practicing (Annoying) Better Security

Posted on October 18, 2023 by way0utwest

At Redgate Software, we’ve been looking to “level up” our internal security game. While we have had very good security during the 16 years I’ve been there, there have been a few security issues with our products. The speed at … Continue reading →

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