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In our own sandbox

Posted on July 20, 2017 By Michael Kavka No Comments on In our own sandbox

We all do it. We are so caught up in what we do, and what we are, we give what seems to be good advice, but really is impractical advice. The world of Information Security is all about a balance that reduces risk while still allowing productivity, and we service, that is right SERVICE not…

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K.I.S.S. up, or we lose

Posted on June 13, 2017 By Michael Kavka No Comments on K.I.S.S. up, or we lose

There is a distinct possibility we overlooked it. It is just that little nagging in the back of our head, but still we know better, or do we?   So there I was, wondering why the Powershell script I modified and was using was not working. Why I was getting access denied errors. I went…

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Get Over It…

Posted on November 4, 2016November 25, 2016 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Get Over It…

“I turn on the tube and what do I see A whole lotta people cryin’ “Don’t blame me” They point their crooked little fingers at everybody else Spend all their time feelin’ sorry for themselves Victim of this, victim of that Your momma’s too thin; your daddy’s too fat Get over it” – Get Over…

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