Hardening a Public Honeypot ServerHardening a Public Honeypot Server I set out to build a simple public demo. The idea was straightforward. A small PHP app, a SQLite …read on
What Happens When You Leave a Door Slightly Open?In security, most of our effort goes into reducing exposure. We patch systems, harden configurations, and try to eliminate unnecessary …read on
10 Lessons from 10 Years in Higher Ed IT SecurityThis year marks 10 years for me working in IT Security at a university. When I started, I thought security was mostly about tools. …read on
Building a Stable SOC Monitoring Wall with Open ToolsThere’s something powerful about walking into a room and seeing the health of your environment at a glance. Not dashboards buried behind …read on
Exposing Services Safely with Cloudflared TunnelsSelf-hosting applications and services is more popular than ever, but it comes with a big challenge: how do you safely expose those services …read on
Advanced Splunk Techniques for BeginnersWelcome to the fascinating world of Splunk, a robust tool that converts machine data into insights that can help guide operational …read on
Searching for Threats in Firewall Logs Using SplunkTo search for threats in firewall logs using Splunk, you need to craft a search query that looks for common indicators of malicious …read on
Understanding Current Security Risks: 2024 UpdateIn today’s digitally interconnected world, the landscape of security risks is constantly evolving. With new technologies come new …read on
Navigating the Digital Frontier: Exploring the State of Cybersecurity TodayThe digital age has brought us unprecedented convenience, efficiency, and innovation. From online banking and social media to IoT devices …read on