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The Global Ungoverned Area
Computer Security, Defense, Information Operations, Intelligence, National Security, Reform, Security, Technology

The Global Ungoverned Area

March 2, 2018August 5, 2019 Mike 5 mins read

Looking at the Internet through Westphalian-tinted glasses is not going to make us safer or more secure.

Cyber War: The Fastest Way to Improve Cybersecurity?
Computer Security, Defense, Intelligence, Reform, Security, Technology

Cyber War: The Fastest Way to Improve Cybersecurity?

January 4, 2018 Mike 4 mins read

It is still a struggle to get people and organizations to take cybersecurity seriously. A cyberspace-based conflict may be the most likely way for us to make progress.

Computer Security, Defense, Security

What Cybersecurity and a Trip to the Dentist Have in Common

November 3, 2017 Mike 3 mins read

You have to attack the problem at the root, and that means blood, sweat, and tears.

Intelligence Agencies Are Not Here to Defend Your Enterprise
Computer Security, Defense, Information Security, Intelligence, National Security, Reform, Security, Technology

Intelligence Agencies Are Not Here to Defend Your Enterprise

August 19, 2016October 13, 2016 Mike 3 mins read

The way to reduce the chance that someone can crack your computer code is to write better code, and test it faster than the spooks can.

Computer Security, Defense, Military, National Security, Reform

“Cyber MAD” is a Bad Idea. Really Bad.

June 22, 2015 Mike 4 mins read

If the scenario you need to make your theory work in cyberspace is indistinguishable from a James Bond script, you can’t be taken seriously.

Computer Security, Defense, National Security, Reform, Security, Technology

Between Preppers and FEMA Trailers

October 1, 2013April 23, 2021 Mike 4 mins read

Unless you want to suffer through the digital equivalent of life in a FEMA trailer, you need to take some responsibility.

Defense, Intelligence, Military, Technology

How Many Holes in a Gohor Stick?

August 1, 2012April 23, 2021 Mike 3 mins read

This isn’t about .com vs .gov, it’s about lives.

Defense

how you make acquisition work for you

March 4, 2008October 20, 2020 Mike 1 min read

The Defense Department’s launch of approved collaboration tools has triggered rapid growth in networked interactions by its uniformed warfighters and civilian personnel, largely because of […]

Defense

time for some action

February 25, 2008October 20, 2020 Mike 1 min read

Talking about plans for this future has been going on for years. Nice to see the dialog has not stopped. Next step: re-arranging deck chairs […]

Defense, News, Reform

Mission First, People Always

March 5, 2007June 30, 2015 Mike 2 mins read

Not going to repeat the now well-worn story of Walter Reed-related issues, merely wanted to take a minute to point out a trend and offer […]

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