What’s Wrong with Huawei Seeking $1 Billion from Verizon for Patent Infringement? by Matt Trevathan I disembarked my plane to fill my lungs with the thick, humid air of Guangzhou. Although it was still early morning, the heat was just to the point of “oppressive” as my undershirt began soaking up the sweat to provide some good old southern air conditioning. But I wasn’t in … [Read more...]
Identity Theft – Americans Overwhelmingly Concerned About Credit Card Fraud
Identity Theft - Americans Overwhelmingly Concerned About Credit Card Fraud by: Special Guest Research conducted recently by the Unisys Corporation reveals that identity theft when it comes to credit card scams is Americans' number one issue. Can identity theft be scarier than terrorism? When people ask me, "How do I protect myself from credit card scams?" I tell … [Read more...]
Why is hacking so prevalent?
I’ve spent years being paid to break into networks, systems, and devices; hired to evaluate infrastructure to implement defenses to keep hackers out, and have managed large complex risk management programs to bring it all together. Want to know the secret to the multi-billion dollar industry that forms this cat and mouse game? I call it The Four Ps: Patching, Permissions, … [Read more...]
How Do You Manage Your Kids’ Digital Devices?
"How do you monitor your child’s phone?" I get asked this question a lot. It's easy to get scared as a parent these days with the amount of data and access that a mobile device provides your teenager. Many parents are understandably concerned about the access to the Internet, messaging, mobile apps, information and people that we didn’t have as kids. Let’s face it, if … [Read more...]
Autonomous Vehicles: Logistics For Modern War
Autonomous Vehicles: Logistics For Modern War by LTC Charles Faint and Uriel Epshtein This article first appeared in West Point' Modern War Journal under the headline "That's Logistics: The Autonomous Future of the Army's Battlefield Supply Chain." It is reposted here with the permission of the original author. _____ “Amateurs talk tactics, but professionals talk … [Read more...]
Adobe Flash – Why is it always vulnerable?
Adobe Flash - Why is it always vulnerable? by Matt James In cybersecurity and information technology, it seems like there are daily headlines about a new exploit that takes advantage of a flaw in Adobe's Flash products. With constant updates and seemingly endless exploits, people are curious to know what's going on and why it's so damn vulnerable. It's damn … [Read more...]
Gifts for Veterans: “Recordable” Contacts?
Christmas Gifts for Veterans: "Recordable" Contacts? by Scott Faith Recordable contact lenses. Kind of awesome, kind of scary. But either way... power me up, boss! Go-go Gadget eyeball! https://www.facebook.com/humansofthefuture/videos/615043095320040/ … [Read more...]
Security and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Security and the Internet of Things (IoT). Simply put, IoT devices are everyday peripherals that have embedded electronics that can connect and exchange data with other devices, computers, and networks. The possibilities are extensive, and they generally provide a greater benefit than they do a detriment. So what is all the commotion? There are several culprits. Market … [Read more...]
Plastic “Bullets:” Isn’t That A Really Bad Idea?
Plastic "Bullets:" Isn't That A Really Bad Idea? by Scott Faith I read with interest a recent headline touting a revolutionary "plastic bullet." Could such a thing actually be done? Given the marvels of modern science, I supposed it was a possibility. After all, people have experimented with a number of different types of bullets, including ice. But given the extreme … [Read more...]
Under The Radar: Everything Important That You Missed Last Week
Under The Radar: Everything Important That You Missed Last Week by Marlon Muir You may remember that last week, I led off with the New Mexico jihadist school shooting training compound (which really sounds like some newsworthy, supercharged SEO verbiage). I say that you “may” remember it because that story has disappeared from the landscape faster than neo-Nazis 25 through … [Read more...]
