jgamblin

How old is the password to your online banking?  Could you throw it a 1st birthday party and invite any of its friends over (Facebook, Email, Amazon, Etc.)?   The sad truth is a good password should never live to see its first birthday.  Please help me end birthday parties for passwords in 2012 by changing … Read more

If you are in the security community you have seen this scathing criticism of the way BSides is ran and the response. I wasn’t asked but I have an opinion on how I would like to see BSides fixed: The forming of a national council of 10 BSides Coordinators who would be responsible for setting … Read more

Santa has a naughty list and checks it twice.I know “blacklisting” is a naughty word in the security community but Santa does it and so should you.   There is no reason that if you are charged with protecting a network you shouldn’t have a list of naughty people you don’t want on your network.  … Read more

Last year Cyber Monday sales topped $1 billion for the first time making it the busiest online shopping day ever.  Shopping online can be convenient and save you a bunch of money but here are some easy rules to follow to make sure that you are shopping safely. Don’t Use Debit Cards Online. If a … Read more

Thanksgiving is next week and I always try to take some time to think about how blessed I am. I have a great job that I love, a great house and a great family. I am no where near the 1% but I am blessed beyond what I deserve to be. Every year my church … Read more