Last month, I shared a Help Net Security article I wrote combining two things I love; Information Security (InfoSec) and The Walking Dead. If you haven't read that yet, feel free to check it out. This month, I continue my pop culture series by mashing up InfoSec with another admired book and TV series; Game of Thrones. The fictional world of Westeros is an unforgiving land, … [Read more...]
You Got Your Walking Dead in My Cyber Security
Sometimes two things that don’t seem to go together, make the most magical combinations; things like peanut butter and chocolate, maple and bacon, and even Jon Snow and Ygritte. In hopes of adding to such delightful duos, I have started a new series of security articles trying to uncover another unexpected pairing—information security and pop culture. What can popular movies, … [Read more...]
Cyber Tradecraft; Defending Against Drive-by Downloads
Imagine this… You’re perusing the ancient and colorful Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, feeling overwhelmed by all the interesting sights, sounds, and smells. An excited and charismatic shop owner waves you over to his wares, enticing you to contemplate the colorful baubles he has on display. As you’re thus distracted, a quiet, inconspicuous character jostles you lightly from behind, … [Read more...]
