Security: Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
Many grapple with the concept of authentication in information security. What tends to happen is that they confuse authentication with identification or authorization. They are…
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A Possible Path to ASI
I’ve had what I think is a good definition for AGI for a while now, but ASI has been more elusive—at least for me. The…
When Will Windows Be Ready For The Desktop?
You’d think certain things would come second nature to a major OS — things like network connection handling or returning to full functionality when coming…
Firefox QuickSearches + Delicious Search = Godlike Powers
I was looking for a bookmark of mine on delicious a moment ago and did so in a very primitive way — I went to…
How To Use Python To Get Your External IP
I was having some issues involving losing connectivity to a system of mine due to a dynamic IP. Normally one would just use a dynamic…
The Power Of Firefox Quicksearches
One of the coolest (yet little-known) features in Firefox is the ability to search virtually any website via your address bar. To do this, simply…
Why Consultants Have A Bad Name
I’ve always heard two things about IT consultants — 1. they make tons of money, and 2. they don’t know much. In short, I’ve always…
A Thought On Identity Theft
As we all know, tons of people are having their identities stolen — the most recent story involving over 600,000 customers with Wachovia and Bank…
The Black Jedi | Daniel Miessler
I’m suddenly re-pissed off about John Boyega’s character in Star Wars. But way worse than before because it’s all much clearer looking backwards. We basically…
Addicted To Better | Daniel Miessler
If you’re like me (which you likely are since you’re reading this), you’re probably obsessed with GTD, Lifehacker, 43 Folders, and a number of other…
AJAX : What’s All The Commotion?
If you’re a geek like me (which you might be if you’re reading this), you’ve maybe heard the buzz about something called AJAX. Well, what…
Books and Demons | Daniel Miessler
I have an obsession with reading. Well, actually, as it stands now, it’s more of an obsession with being able to read if I wanted…