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Cyber Security Through the Lens of Theranos
Computer Security, Reform, Security, Technology

Cyber Security Through the Lens of Theranos

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

If we’re not checking ourselves we’re setting ourselves up for a situation where checks will be imposed upon us by people who know very nearly nothing of what it takes to succeed, much less advance security.

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.

Computer Security, Humor, Information Security, Intelligence, National Security, News, Reform, Security, Technology

Stop Pretending You Care (about the NSA)

September 5, 2013April 23, 2021 Mike 7 mins read

Let’s be honest about what the vast majority of people mean when they say they care about their privacy…

Computer Security, Law Enforcement, News, Reform, Security, Technology, Terrorism

Explaining Computer Security Through the Lens of Boston

April 20, 2013April 23, 2021 Mike 3 mins read

An attempt to use current events to help make sense of computer security.

Computer Security, Reform, Security, Technology

We Are Our Own Worst Enemy

December 1, 2011October 18, 2020 Mike 1 min read

My latest op-ed in SC Magazine: It is tough being in cybersecurity. Defense is a cost center, and it’s hard to find meaningful metrics to […]

News, Reform, Security, Technology

The Importance of Being There

May 30, 2011October 18, 2020 Mike 2 mins read

If you’re not there, you don’t own it.

Computer Security, Information Security, Reform, Technology

Killing Trees for Cyberspace

May 19, 2011October 18, 2020 Mike 4 mins read

Where I stick my wet pinky finger in Bob Gourley’s ear.

Computer Security, Information Security, National Security, Reform, Security, Technology

Turn Away from the (Fulda) Gap

February 28, 2010October 18, 2020 Mike 7 mins read

For solutions to the info war, ignore calls to revisit the cold one

Intelligence, National Security, Reform

“reputation system”

March 8, 2007June 30, 2015 Mike 1 min read

From the Enterprise Resilience Management Blog: Anyone who believes he knows of information relating to these proposed patents will be able to post this online […]

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