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Author: Michael Kavka

Solarwinds Sunbursts a Supernova: Early lessons learned

Posted on December 22, 2020 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Solarwinds Sunbursts a Supernova: Early lessons learned

An early and quick take about lessons learned from the Solarwinds breach.

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The One About Chained Exploits and Pentest Results

Posted on November 13, 2020 By Michael Kavka No Comments on The One About Chained Exploits and Pentest Results

Where I work recently had our annual Pen Test. Overall it was not too shabby, we detected them early and could have kicked them out. I’m proud of the defenses and alerting I have helped set up and I monitor. That is not what concerns me. Action items made from the report is what does…

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Passing the Cert – SANS Notes and thoughts

Posted on October 15, 2020 By Michael Kavka 1 Comment on Passing the Cert – SANS Notes and thoughts

After years of trying to convince employers to send me to a SANS class, I was all set to do the SEC504 in St. Louis back in March. It was all paid for, I had the hotel booked, and was all set for it. Then COVID-19 hit and a week before all work travel was…

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