Bridge Out

January 15, 2022 by Marc Handelman in Common Sense, Skewed Notions Of Liberty, Societal Satire

**via** the respected security expertise of **Robert M. Lee** and the superlative illustration talents of **Jeff Haas** at **Little Bobby Comic**

Robert M. Lee's & Jeff Haas' Little Bobby Comic - 'WEEK 354' →

November 08, 2021 by Marc Handelman in Little Bobby Comic, Robert M. Lee, Jeff Haas, Security Humor, Security Commentary, Satire, Sarcasm, ICS/SCADA Security, OT/IT Security Satire, Good Advice, Common Sense

via the respected information security capabilities of Robert M. Lee & the superlative illustration talents of Jeff Hass at Little Bobby Comics. — via the respected information security capabilities of **Robert M. Lee** & the superlative illustration talents of **Jeff Hass** at **Little Bobby Comics**.

Robert M. Lee's & Jeff Haas' Little Bobby Comics, 'Power Grid' →

October 18, 2019 by Marc Handelman in ICS, ICS Protocols, Common Sense, Sarcasm, Satire, SCADA, Electrical Engineering, Cyberwar, Security Humor

Securosis, 'Black Hat and AI, What Could Go Wrong?'

August 30, 2018 by Marc Handelman in Common Sense, Information Security

Securosis' Mike Rothman and Rich Mogull regales us with one of their more astonishing well-crafted, and thoughtful video commentaries; suffice to say you won't be disappointed. A little common sense chit-chat for the nearly end-of-week information security cynicism starts with a simple click on the Vimeo play button. Enjoy.

Deep Fakes →

April 07, 2018 by Marc Handelman in Deep Fakery, Common Sense, Information Security

Evidently, we now need Artificial Intelligence to spot fake images. One of today's more ridiculous Must Reads...

Securosis' Firestarter, 'Old School and False Analogies' →

February 18, 2018 by Marc Handelman in Education, Information Security, Common Sense, Cyberthis Cyberthat, Cybersecurity Economics, Risk Management, Risk Transfer

September - US National Preparedness Month →

August 24, 2017 by Marc Handelman in Animals, Family, Canines, Common Sense, Contingency Planning, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Earthquakes, Emergency Management, Ethics, Food Security, Good Advice

Most assuredly, taking care of your family is the single most important task parents can accomplish during their lifetime. This includes those canines, felines and other animals we hold so dear, whom, by the way, are also family members. Don't forget them in your preparedness planning, they need clean water, good food and a safe place to sleep! Don't Wait. Communicate. Make a family emergency plan today. Learn more at Ready.gov.

Wire, Barbed →

August 16, 2017 by Marc Handelman in All is Information, Common Sense, Communication Security, Communications, Information Security, Telecom

The telecom of the 19th century North American West. via Kottke. In-built physical security, easy propagation, no need to duplicate the medium. Signals traversed easily, good conductivity, low(ish) resistance, what more did they (i.e, we) need?

The Ross Anderson Interview →

June 08, 2017 by Marc Handelman in Information Security, Physical Security, Common Sense

Edge.org has the full interview transcription here... Hat Tip and thanks to Adam Shostack

BSides Boston 2017, The Jack Daniel Keynote →

May 12, 2017 by Marc Handelman in All is Information, Brilliant, Common Sense, Conferences, Education, Information Security, BSides

Tip O' THe Hat

Suit of Bose →

April 20, 2017 by Marc Handelman in All is Information, Awareness, Common Sense, Communications, Data Security, Demise of Privacy, Devices, Information Security, Signals, Privacy, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2522

News of an interesting privacy related lawsuit, via Fortune writer Jeff John Roberts, is now swirling around personal electronics manufacturer Bose Corporation. Apparently, collecting data (and a viloation of the so-called Wire Tap Act (Codified in 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2522)) - through a companion app to the company's best-in-class noise canceling headphones, and the misuse thereof, is the gist... Stay Tuned. Hat Tip

"The complaint accuses Boston-based Bose of violating the WireTap Act and a variety of state privacy laws, adding that a person's audio history can include a window into a person's life and views. "Indeed, one’s personal audio selections – including music, radio broadcast, Podcast, and lecture choices – provide an incredible amount of insight into his or her personality, behavior, political views, and personal identity," says the complaint, noting a person's audio history may contain files like LGBT podcasts or Muslim call-to-prayer recordings." - via Fortune writer Jeff John Roberts

Jack's Right →

April 13, 2017 by Marc Handelman in All is Information, Common Sense, Transport Security, Transport Layer Security, TLS, Web Security, Network Security

Of course he is; and why wouldn't he be? Just plain old common sense, dammit. Read his superlatively on-target post, and you'll understand exactly why - in fact - Jack is right.

33c3, Netanel Rubin's 'On Smart Cities, Smart Energy, And Dumb Security' →

January 06, 2017 by Marc Handelman in All is Information, Utilities, Common Sense, Conferences, Control Systems, ICS/SCADA, Information Security, Smart Grids, Smart Meters

Predict(able) →

January 03, 2017 by Marc Handelman in All is Information, Information Security, Common Sense

via the eponymous Ira Winkler (President of Secure Mentem) comes this outstanding thought piece on security predictions - in this case, cybersecurity predictions. Today's Must Read!

Soghoian, Your Smartphone is a Civil Rights Issue →

November 07, 2016 by Marc Handelman in All is Information, Brilliant, Cellular Telephony, Information Security, Communications, Common Sense

Dr. Soghoian's Take...

Tip O' The Hat to Firewall Consultants!

The Untrustworthy Chronicles: Password Strength Meters →

September 06, 2016 by Marc Handelman in All is Information, Authentication, Common Sense, Complexity, Information Security

via Sophos' Naked Security Blog, come this tell-all targeting password strength meters; perhaps, why caveat emptor is good advice, when testing the strength of password choices.

Analyze, Identify False Amazon Reviews

May 17, 2016 by Marc Handelman in All is Information, Common Sense, Commerce, Critical Thinking

New, interesting analyzer site, targeting false Amazon reviews has appeared on our radar. Apparently legit, too.. Apparently, as the site also lists best products by the authenticity of the review. Grain, meet salt.