The Dawn of Autonomous Warfare

The landscape of modern warfare is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and the proliferation of autonomous weapons systems. This shift, often likened to the advent of the Maxim gun which revolutionized battlefields, signals a potential end to traditional manned mechanized combat. At its core, autonomous warfare involves Read More …

Earth Wind & Fire Chickens 2

This is from June of 2025. Well, we are quickly coming up on our first full year with backyard chickens. We have learned a ton, and we are going to start sharing this year all that we have learned, so that others can play along at home. For this description, I would like to bust Read More …

Conference Video – Observability in the Age of LLMs – Christine Yen

In a keynote, Christine Yen, co-founder and CEO of Honeycomb, discusses the challenges that large language models (LLMs) present to traditional software development practices like testing and debugging. She argues that the inherent unpredictability and non-deterministic nature of LLMs necessitate a shift towards observability, which focuses on understanding software behavior in production by observing what Read More …

Notes :: Pre-Authentication Remote Code Execution

Pre-authentication Remote Code Execution (Pre-auth RCE) is a critical security vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a remote system without needing to authenticate. This means that anyone with access to the vulnerable system, often exposed online, can exploit this flaw and potentially gain unauthorized control. What is RCE? Remote Code Execution (RCE) Read More …

TARA – Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment

Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) is a critical process in cybersecurity that helps organizations identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential threats to their information systems and data. As cyber threats continue to evolve, understanding TARA is essential for protecting sensitive information and maintaining the integrity of systems. This summary will provide an overview of TARA Read More …

Tools – BEAR: Simulating Advanced Persistent Threats for Cybersecurity Education

For aspiring and new information security professionals, gaining practical insight into real-world attack methodologies is paramount. One tool that offers a unique perspective into advanced threat simulation is “BEAR,” a project found on GitHub. Unlike typical vulnerability scanners or compliance tools, BEAR is a compilation of Command and Control (C2) scripts, payloads, and stagers explicitly Read More …

CRC – Cyclic Redundancy Check

Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is a widely used error-detecting code that helps ensure the integrity of data during transmission or storage. It is a crucial concept in networking and data communication, making it essential for new IT students to understand how it works and its applications. What is CRC? CRC is a method used to Read More …