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Author: Michael Kavka

Same old thing

Posted on November 2, 2017 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Same old thing

This week, I do not have a lot to go into. Just a few small tidbits. I started a RE class this week through the Brakeing Down Security Podcast slack and users. It is a four week class, and this first one was nuts. Basically going over assembly language and how it works. Been way…

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Attribution, why it can sink us

Posted on October 26, 2017 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Attribution, why it can sink us

Attribution is tough. We all know that. We all question it. Some of our jobs might depend on it. Yet, through it all, we have a lot to learn about it. I bring this up because I feel it is an elephant in the room. We as infosec professionals and even amateurs have a desire…

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2.5 weeks out

Posted on October 19, 2017 By Michael Kavka No Comments on 2.5 weeks out

Certs in our industry are a funny thing. In fact, You mention OSCP or a SANS cert, and I rarely hear a bad word. On the other hand you hear CISSP, CEH, Security +, and may others and you get mixed reviews. Never mind that sometimes the job wants you to get one of these…

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