The Rise and Fall of RC4

RC4 is a stream cipher and variable length key algorithm, and it was once the go-to cipher suite for web encryption. Then someone figured out how to break it.

The Future of Retail Business in an Online World

Some people think shopping online means retail stores will become a thing of the past. I have a dissenting opinion.

Global Use of Various Operating Systems

In 2019, the operating system market is valued at around $36B USD. That includes desktop, mobile, and enterprise OSs.

URL Hacking (or “How to Sanitize Your URLs”)

Most people don’t think twice about copy/pasting a ginormous web link into an email or social media post.
But they should!

Tips, Tricks, and Traps When Prepping for a GIAC Certification Exam

As a SANS Subject Matter Expert, I often get asked for tips on how to pass GIAC certification exams. Here are some tips and tricks I have learned.

Peeves

Cybersecurity folks claim to be better about their online hygiene than “normal” people… Ha!

Thoughts About Diversity

Diversity is one of the buzzwords of the day. But what does it really mean and why does it matter?

Making A GIAC Exam Index

Having a good index is critical to getting a decent GIAC exam score. Here are a few thoughts on making yours better.