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CrowdStrike and SentinelOne are Failing You.

OP-ED. Why Fancy Corporate-Level Cybersecurity Services are Insufficient for Modern Businesses.

Sep 4, 2024

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Threat Intelligence

What YOU need to know about Social Engineering.

This article explains how social engineering attacks exploit human psychology rather than technical flaws, making them particularly difficult to defend against. It highlights common tactics such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, catfishing, and data-mining through social media, all of which rely on elicitation techniques like urgency, authority, trust, or intimidation. The piece emphasizes building skepticism, verifying identities through trusted channels, limiting personal data shared online, and adopting security awareness training as essential defenses against these deceptive threats.

Jan 27, 2024

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Cybersecurity

Israeli & Palestinian Cyberwarfare

This article explores how the Israel-Palestine conflict has expanded into cyberspace, with both state and non-state actors using cyberwarfare as a tool of influence and disruption. Israel leverages its advanced cyber capabilities, particularly through IDF Unit 8200 and government-backed investments in cyber infrastructure, while Palestine relies more on hacktivists and decentralized cyber support. Tactics on both sides include espionage, DDoS attacks, propaganda, and private-sector hacks that indirectly affect military operations, underscoring how cybersecurity has become a critical and evolving front in modern warfare requiring vigilance, innovation, and international collaboration.

Dec 4, 2023

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TechTips

TechTips 003 - How Alert Fatigue is Killing Cybersecurity

This article examines software (alert) fatigue in cybersecurity, a growing issue for organizations using SIEM and SOAR systems. The overwhelming volume of alerts—often caused by rule overload, poor tuning, lack of context, and default configurations—leads to slower detection and response times, overlooked threats, and analyst burnout. To combat this, organizations should optimize and contextualize alerts, implement automation thoughtfully, invest in staff training, and establish strong triage processes, ensuring that security teams remain effective against modern cyber threats.

Dec 20, 2023

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TechTips

TechTips 002 - Password Security

This article emphasizes the importance of creating strong, resilient passwords to defend against dictionary and brute-force attacks, while also highlighting the critical role of multi-factor authentication (MFA). It recommends strategies such as using complexity, creatively modifying words, increasing length, avoiding reuse across accounts, and steering clear of OSINT-exposed personal details. Ultimately, pairing strong, unique passwords with MFA provides a layered defense that greatly reduces the risk of unauthorized access and strengthens overall online security.

Nov 30, 2023

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TechTips

TechTips 001 - Phishing Awareness

This article provides a practical guide to spotting phishing emails, which account for the majority of cybercrimes caused by social engineering and human error. It highlights key red flags such as suspicious sender addresses, generic greetings, spelling/grammar errors, deceptive links, urgent language, and requests for sensitive information. By using email security tools, verifying requests through official channels, and trusting one’s instincts, readers can better protect themselves and their communities from phishing scams.

Nov 15, 2023

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Cybersecurity

TikTok Trends or Troubles?

SecurityInsecurity provides an in-depth, unbiased look at the risks of using TikTok, noting that while all apps carry some risk, TikTok’s extensive data collection—ranging from audio, video, and facial features to personal details and device information—raises unique concerns. Although there is no conclusive public evidence that the Chinese government exploits TikTok for espionage, its ownership structure and ongoing investigations fuel debate. Ultimately, the article emphasizes that security depends on individual risk tolerance and offers practical tips such as limiting app permissions, anonymizing data, using external security tools, and staying informed.

The "AI"rony of AI.

The essay outlines the major risks of artificial intelligence, including bias, privacy violations, job displacement, security vulnerabilities, ethical dilemmas, lack of accountability, overdependence, and misuse for misinformation. While AI offers transformative potential, these risks highlight the need for transparency, regulation, and ethical oversight. The piece emphasizes balancing innovation with human values to ensure AI benefits society without causing harm.

Benvenuto! Welcome to SecurityInsecurity

William H. Spettmann III announced the launch of his first website, SecurityInsecurity.com, aimed at making cybersecurity accessible to people of all skill levels while also providing his consulting services online. The site will additionally serve as a platform for industry professionals to publish their work freely and is planned to expand with features like merchandise, a podcast, and community-driven content. Unlike corporate-backed cybersecurity sites, SecurityInsecurity is positioned as an independent, people-focused initiative dedicated to spreading knowledge and peace of mind.

Aug 23, 2023

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