FUD and Cybersecurity Marketing [phoneboy.org]
From Cockroaches Versus Unicorns: The Golden Age Of Cybersecurity Startups: With increasing hacks, the CISO’s life has just become a lot messier. Disclaimer: Check Point Software Technologies.

Security: At What Cost? [phoneboy.org]
I was listening to the end of DtSR Episode 179 when a question was asked: would you (or someone you know) buy a “secure” router that cost $25 more? How much (more) do you get for $250,000? Disclaimer:

Why I'm in Information Security, Apple Epoch Reboot Loop Edition [phoneboy.org]
Undoubtedly you’ve heard by now of the bug that occurs when you manually set the date back on your 64-bit iOS device to 1/1/1970: the device gets locked in a reboot loop. Disclaimer:

Why Can't I Choose What to SSL Inspect Based on Application? [phoneboy.org]
SSL Decryption is a feature that is in current versions of the Check Point Security Gateway. It’s in other competing products as well. Or a URL isn’t being used. Disclaimer: This is my own think…

Politics aside, I'm not so sure [phoneboy.org] Apple can technically comply with the court order they received to make data on a specific iPhone available.

Can Apple Actually Comply With The FBI Request To Allow Bruteforcing Pin Codes? [phoneboy.org]
For a moment, anyway, ignore the politics of whether or not Apple should comply with the FBI’s request to assist them in unlocking a particular iPhone relevant to a highly pub…

Whoever my local Starbucks uses for WiFi should be fixing this crap. They're always needing to power cycle the router.

Pretty much, but still, more posts by more people is a good thing.

absolutely. It's weird to actually hit that cycle, it's been a while since I've managed it.