The landscape of IT has evolved from a few on-premises servers to a complex, multi-cloud reality. The old security mantra of “build a strong perimeter” is a relic of the past. Today, our biggest security challenges are no longer about keeping threats out but about managing who has access to what, and how much access Read More …
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Music Streaming Is Broken
This video provides a summary of the issues and scams prevalent in the music streaming industry, particularly for independent artists. The Problem with Bots: The video explains how bots are used to inflate stream counts, which dilutes the earnings for legitimate artists in a communal fund system. It also shows how bots can be used Read More …
DSPM – Data Security Posture Management
I’ve seen security paradigms shift dramatically. We started by building a strong perimeter, thinking we could keep threats out. Then came cloud computing, hybrid environments, and a torrent of data that made the old models obsolete. Today, the perimeter is gone, and data is everywhere. This is why a new approach has emerged, one that Read More …
PAM – Privileged Access Management
The world of IT has changed dramatically over my career. We’ve gone from on-premises servers in a locked room to vast, multi-cloud environments. Yet, one fundamental truth remains: protecting the keys to the kingdom is non-negotiable. This is where Privileged Access Management (PAM) comes in, and for the next generation of IT professionals, understanding and Read More …
NFS – Network File System
Network File System (NFS) is a distributed file system protocol that allows users to access files over a network in a manner similar to how local storage is accessed. Developed by Sun Microsystems in the 1980s, NFS enabled file sharing between different operating systems, making it a popular choice for many years ago for environments Read More …
State Secrets for Sale
A recent data leak from the Chinese hack-for-hire industry, analyzed by the SpyCloud Labs team, offers a rare glimpse behind the curtain of this shadowy world, providing crucial lessons for the next generation of IT professionals. The leaks, which appeared on an English-language dark web forum, involved two datasets: one from a major IT security Read More …
All you didn’t know about the Music Business
Many people don’t realize that pop songs are often not written by the performing artists themselves, but by a team of professional songwriters, producers, and management. Professional Songwriters: The song “Manchild” was written by Amy Allen and Jack Antonoff. The host shows that both are prolific songwriters who have written numerous hit songs for major Read More …
SMB – Server Message Block
Server Message Block (SMB) is a network file sharing protocol primarily used for providing shared access to files, printers, and serial ports over a network. Originally developed by IBM in the 1980s and later enhanced by Microsoft, SMB allows applications and users to read and write to files and request services from server programs in Read More …
Building Cloud Security
I’ve seen our security mindset evolve from building a fortress around a data center to securing a border less, multi-layered cloud environment. The old approach of using fragmented, point-in-time tools is no longer tenable. To effectively protect modern cloud infrastructure, you must understand its layers and adopt a cohesive, layered security strategy. Think of your Read More …
Mr Beast weight loss video
The video features a doctor who analyzes a MrBeast video where a man named Match is challenged to lose 100 pounds in one year for a cash prize. If you are like me, you had no clue this was happening, did happen, or was even a thing. Key points from the doctor’s commentary: Weight Loss Read More …