BGP: The Backbone of Internet Routing and Its Security Challenges

In the vast and interconnected world of the Internet, one of the most critical protocols ensuring the flow of data is Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). BGP is the routing protocol that enables different autonomous systems to communicate and exchange routing information. Without BGP, the Internet as we know it would not be able to function, Read More …

Conference Video – Dirty Red Team tricks

Let’s time travel to 2003 with today’s tools and own everything. This talk takes you inside the red teams at the North East and Mid Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense competition events. Raphael Mudge, the developer of the Armitage Metasploit GUI, will guide you on this journey. You will learn how to automate Metasploit, nmap, and Read More …

Cleaning a Backyard Chicken Coop

It really doesn’t take much to clean a small coop like this when you want to keep a small number of backyard chickens.  You have to pay attention to a few specific things, but other than that it only takes an hour or so, once a month to keep things clean, and the smell away.

Studio Notes – Exploring Modulation

In this overview, Berklee Online instructor Loudon Stearns gives a broad overview of synthesis and the function of modulation within synthesis. When modulation is assigned in a synth or sampler the user must define the modulation source, destination, amount, and direction.

Meme Stock – NOVA – Sunnova

Admittedly I have 4 shares of this company that I bought at the $3.02 mark.  I thought the bottom had hit, but was not quite sure.  So for $12.08, the cost of a couple of cheap months of Netflix, I lost $10, as I am selling today, but I learned a valuable lesson.  There is Read More …

Notes – Cost Effectiveness & Specialized Hardware

Specialized hardware can enhance cost-effectiveness in specific applications, offering optimized performance and reduced expenses when compared to general-purpose solutions, but the decision depends on the specific needs and application. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: Why Specialized Hardware Can Be Cost-Effective: Optimized Performance: Specialized hardware is designed for particular tasks, enabling them to perform those tasks Read More …

GRE Tunnels in Modern Networking

In the world of modern networking, flexibility, security, and efficiency are paramount. As the Internet continues to evolve, so do the methods by which data is transmitted across complex infrastructures. One such method is the use of Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) tunnels. In this article, we’ll explain what a GRE tunnel is, how it works, Read More …

North Korea infiltrates crypto markets

N. Korea infiltrates crypto markets Google Gemini However, I can provide you with general information about North Korea’s involvement in the cryptocurrency industry, which is a widely reported topic: Sanctions Evasion: North Korea faces strict international sanctions due to its nuclear weapons program. Cryptocurrency offers a way to bypass traditional financial systems and evade these Read More …