“Hardening” is a term used by IT professionals to describe various processes used to make computer systems more secure against different kinds of attacks.
Tag: cybersecurity
A Brief History of Stuxnet
In 2009 something happened that had never been done before in the history of computer malware. A digital weapon was released with the express purpose of attacking specific machines and causing them to fail, sometimes spectacularly.
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.
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.
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.
A G33k Goes To DEFCON
Day of Shecurity sent me to DEF CON 26. I had a wonderful time, did some cool things, and have already made plans to attend DEF CON 27. If you want the full details, keep reading…