Space exploration stands at the threshold of a new era, poised to expand humanity’s horizons and unlock the mysteries of the cosmos. Yet, as we venture into the vast expanse of space, we are confronted with the imperative to confront…
Category: Technology
The term “technology” does not follow the same linguistic pattern as “biology” and “geology” because its etymology is different. While “biology” and “geology” are derived from Greek roots, with “bio” meaning life and “geo” meaning Earth, “technology” has Latin roots.
“Technology” comes from the combination of two Greek words: “techne,” meaning skill or art, and “logia,” meaning study or science. So, the term “technology” literally means the study or science of skills or arts. It reflects a broader concept that goes beyond the study of a specific substance (like life or the Earth) to encompass a wide range of human-made tools, systems, and techniques.
SEC Proposes Cybersecurity Regulations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently proposed a series of cybersecurity regulations aimed at entities in the financial services sector. These proposals are part of the SEC’s efforts to address the growing cybersecurity risks faced by securities…
SolarWinds Executives Receive Wells Notices from SEC over Cyberattack Response
Introduction: We hope to provide an overview of the recent developments involving SolarWinds, a Texas-based IT infrastructure management vendor, and the issuance of Wells notices by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to certain executives, including Chief Financial Officer…
The case against using WeChat within a business, the issues, and mitigation strategies.
WeChat holds immense importance for Chinese users, particularly sales teams and general corporate employees, due to its communication capabilities, business networking features, marketing channels, and convenient transaction options. Attempting to stop or severely restrict WeChat’s usage would pose significant challenges,…
ChatGPT gets religion and it is fascinating
The following started out as what would happen if you asked ChatGPT about god? Knowing that is a pretty simplistic thing to ask a chat bot. Knowing it is self-referential way of training an AI I asked ChatGPT a little…
Script: Sam and ChatGPT talk salaried v. hourly and quiet quitting associated with return to office
[Opening Scene: Dr. Sam Liles, a charismatic host, stands in front of a vibrant set, with the ChatGPT logo displayed in the background. Upbeat music plays.] Dr. Sam Liles: Welcome back, folks! Today, we have a special treat for you.…
High-tech lay offs as an indicator of future tech companies demise or failure
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of high tech, companies often experience fluctuations in their workforce due to various factors. One such phenomenon is the occurrence of cyclical high-tech layoffs, which can serve as a potential indicator of the future…
Who should the CISO report to: Maybe the title is the issue
Consistently I see the principle questioned about to whom a CISO should report. The CISO role in most companies was modeled after federal regulation. In the original federal government FISMA legislation, the CISO was set to report to the CIO…
Teaser: Narrative in YouTube Sailing Channels
They are a generation of workers you need but they have learned they don’t need you
I’ve seen yet another special forces (operator) book on leadership, or military general talking about leadership. I’m not going to say they have nothing to say about it but I’m a bit rankled by the fan boys. I’ve been in…
Teaser: Unexplained Aerial Phenomenon
Was talking to somebody about how I would structure the concepts around looking at UFO/UAP like the intelligence world would look at it. I started with a little taxonomy of all the possibilities that could be a UAP. A few…
Teaser: How to think about an investigation
“Cyber” is relationships and you are the SME of your relationships
When I was a professor I told my students, “Tech is easy, people are hard.” With that eye roll of yeah right, the tactical fears of learning new tech, and the forgone conclusion of 20 somethings. They took the information…
Strategic CISO or tactical CISO? Is this even the right question?
There seems to be a lot of wrangling around this topic and various articles (1, 2, 3, 4) have been written about it over time. I personally reject the concept that you are either strategic or you are tactical. During…
FireEye becomes Solarwinds
Rather than throw more ink on the evolving story of the recent breaches of two security companies. The goal of this short piece is to give actionable insight into things you can do recovering from a vendor exposure. As expected,…