BASS PLAYER – (always tuning the same string throughout) (not looking up) Go away. <beat> What? Go away. <Beat> What, a chick. Fuck No! A toy? (Stops tuning for a moment) I don’t need a toy. I do this. This note. Watch. (plucks, listens, winces, goes back to tuning) Almost. Almost, you hear that? No, Read More …
APT – Advanced Persistent Threats
In the world of cybersecurity, threats come in many forms. APTs are sophisticated cyber actors that aim to steal sensitive information or disrupt operations over an extended period. This article will briefly explain what APTs are, how they work, and a little bit of why they pose a significant risk to organizations. What is an Read More …
CNI – Container Network Interface
A Container Network Interface is a component in Kubernetes, particularly in Amazon’s Elastic Kubernetes Service. It defines how network interfaces are configured for containers, enabling them to communicate with each other and with external resources. Key Features of CNI Network Configuration: CNI provides a standardized way to configure network interfaces for containers. When a container Read More …
VPN – Virtual Private Network
A Virtual Private Network is a technology that creates a secure and encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet. VPNs are widely used to protect private web traffic from snooping, interference, and censorship. Here’s a brief breakdown of what a VPN means and some of its features: Key Features of VPN Read More …
A Mirror for Two Faces
Out in Maine, a gentleman named Graham Platner enters the political arena. He is accused of a dark and offensive offense against a woman, an allegation of the gravest nature. Instantly, the machinery of his own party is oiled and set in motion. The high priests of the organization assemble, their faces white with a Read More …
The National Cosmetic Studio
I have been observing with breathless awe the latest triumph of our grand Republic’s economic engine. We are told by the public prints that the government has appointed its first Chief Design Officer, a gentleman of immense private fortune and impeccable aesthetic taste, whose solemn patriotic duty is to “modernize the internet-facing portions” of our Read More …
The Gospel of the Crumbs
I was sitting in a diner off the Ike recently, watching a man in a grease-stained union jacket argue with a fellow in a crisp button down. They weren’t arguing about the score of the game or the price of a ham sandwich. They were arguing about “identity”, who’s taking whose “spot,” who’s “woke,” and Read More …
DMZ – Demilitarized Zone
A Demilitarized Zone, is a network architecture concept used to create a buffer zone between an organization’s internal network and external networks, such as the internet. The primary purpose of a DMZ is to enhance security by isolating external-facing services from the internal network, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access and attacks. Here’s an Read More …
From the Assembly Line to the Golden Ticket
I have lived long enough to watch the soil of the Midwest turn from something we plowed into something we paved over for data centers. I see the world through a window pane that is cold, clean, and increasingly expensive. Being a man of quiet habits and a fair amount of book-learning, I spend long Read More …
A Dream Deferred by a Dollar Sign
There is a peculiar kind of weather in America today. It is a season where the rain falls only on the pavement, leaving the gardens of the ordinary man to bone-dry dust, while the glass towers of corporate high-rises are washed clean every morning by the sweat of people they never see. If we look Read More …