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Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself

February 5, 2017 Swamp_Keeper Global Security

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.” –Sun Tzu I wrestled with this post for a bit, especially considering the current turmoil around refugees and immigration. I find myself divided on the issue of how we address refugees, from both a Christian and National standpoint. I clearly see the responsibility of Christians to be the hands and feet of Christ as we take the Gospel to the nations. On the other hand our national leaders have a constitutional responsibility to protect and defend the nation. Neither are easy, and both are fraught with challenges and danger. In the end, I decided to go forward… So here goes. Sun Tzu[…]

Behind Blue Eyes

July 13, 2016 Swamp_Keeper Information Security, Rock

The Who once sang in their great song Behind Blue Eyes, “No one knows what it’s like, To be the bad man, To be the sad man, Behind blue eyes…” I like that song always have. But every once in a while our in-justice system shows how ignorant and foolish they can be in relation to technology. In one of the latest rulings by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, located in San Francisco, CA, they have clearly setup a legal trap for all US based Internet users. You can more clearly understand this by going to this site which carries the summary details. Go ahead click, the site is safe. Willie Nelson once encouraged mothers across America to, “…[…]

Spotting Bogus Email

April 15, 2016 Swamp_Keeper Global Security, Identity Theft, Information Security

Do you know how to spot a bogus email? Email has become the lifeblood for many companies, allowing us to connect and communicate globally almost instantly. But with email a serious risk is created, both to you and those you communicate with. Those who use the Internet world for evil are constantly targeting unsuspecting people. So to help you be more secure, take a moment to review the following to see if you are “Switched On” in your security posture. To help us clean up your email security posture, apply some SOAP. Stop-> When checking your email, look closely at the subject and senders. Are they ones you are expecting or know of? Are you getting something that doesn’t[…]