Category: Mix

The Real Difference Between a URL and a URI
02
Apr
2025

The Real Difference Between a URL and a URI

A URL is a subtype of URI that includes a protocol, like FTP or HTTP Updated: October 10, 2023 URI…

Firefox Quicksearches | Daniel Miessler
02
Apr
2025

Firefox Quicksearches | Daniel Miessler

As I covered to some degree in an earlier post, quicksearches are quite sick. They let you search sites from…

The Infosec Trinity | Daniel Miessler
02
Apr
2025

The Infosec Trinity | Daniel Miessler

Well, I just passed the final exam for the GIAC GSEC credential from SANS, and I have to say it’s…

OS X vs. Windows: One Observation
02
Apr
2025

OS X vs. Windows: One Observation

Something struck me the other day that I think most power-users with experience on both Windows and OS X would…

The Difference Between a Vulnerability Assessment and a Penetration Test
02
Apr
2025

The Difference Between a Vulnerability Assessment and a Penetration Test

There are many views on what constitutes a Vulnerability Assessment versus a Penetration Test. The main distinction, however, seems to…

The Unix Philosophy | Daniel Miessler
02
Apr
2025

The Unix Philosophy | Daniel Miessler

Originally from Mike Gancarz’s book, here are the 9 primary tenets of Unix. Small is Beautiful Make Each Program Do…

OS X vs. Linux Revisted
02
Apr
2025

OS X vs. Linux Revisted

Upon further reflection, I am going to give OS X at least another revision, i.e. Tiger. I want to go…

Academics vs. Wikipedia | Daniel Miessler
02
Apr
2025

Academics vs. Wikipedia | Daniel Miessler

It seems many in the academic community are coming out publicly against Wikipedia — which in my opinion is one…

Windows Security Analogy | Daniel Miessler
01
Apr
2025

Windows Security Analogy | Daniel Miessler

Here’s an analogy for the Windows users trying to fight malware. Imagine that you live in a place where everyone’s…

It’s The Culture, Stupid | Daniel Miessler
01
Apr
2025

It’s The Culture, Stupid | Daniel Miessler

In another post about culture a friend commented that we must guard against the idea that there is only one…

The Rainbow Book List | Daniel Miessler
01
Apr
2025

The Rainbow Book List | Daniel Miessler

OrangeDoD Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria GreenDoD Password Management Guideline TanA Guide to Understanding Audit in Trusted Systems Bright BlueTrusted…

Getting Things Done is the Book That’s Had The Most Impact on My Professional Life
01
Apr
2025

Getting Things Done is the Book That’s Had The Most Impact on My Professional Life

Mar 12, 2019 — Nothing has helped me more in life than this system. I use it to this day….