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As we move to a new year

Posted on December 28, 2017 By Michael Kavka No Comments on As we move to a new year

There are plenty of things that have happened in our world this year. Tons to choose form as to what to make a defining moment. Think about it. Net Neutrality fight goes on, Wannacry makes worms smexy again, Breaches upon breaches, EternalBlue (or any number of major bugs found). Unfortunately all these have to take…

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Net Neutrality Neutered?

Posted on December 15, 2017 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Net Neutrality Neutered?

So the big deal this week is the FCC repealing the 2 year old Net Neutrality rules. There are things to be wary of, and thing to not be wary of from this move. First though, lets ask a question, what has/has not happened in the last 2 years under the Title II move? Truth…

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Contradictions

Posted on December 5, 2017 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Contradictions

It really does amaze me how we hurt ourselves. Think about it, we want people to use Multi-Factor Authentication, but do not use SMS. Oh, use Google authenticator or Duo’s product. Better yet use a Yubikey or some other hardware MFA solution. All good ideas but let us get realistic. With MFA you need to…

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