T. Kearny Vertner, III
Reflections on Afghanistan
My entire military experience has been defined by either Afghanistan lingering in the background or thrust violently into my...
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T. Kearny Vertner, III
Aug 14, 20207 min read
"Don't Be Evil" -or- Beware the Free Lunch
In 2018, Google dropped this famous mantra from its employee code of conduct, but it was worth considering alternatives before that.
T. Kearny Vertner, III
Aug 12, 20204 min read
Observations: Facts and Fears by James Clapper
Fascinating read by a distinguished career intelligence officer. I must admit, this book challenged some of my expectations. Despite...
T. Kearny Vertner, III
Jul 31, 20207 min read
We Are All Cyber Airmen
The "Whole Airman Concept" isn't just about volunteering and education. For as long as I can recall, the U.S. Air Force has pushed...
T. Kearny Vertner, III
Jul 29, 20206 min read
Uniforms Matter
A uniform is a symbol that represents your organization and affords legal authority and accountability. Anyone following the news...
T. Kearny Vertner, III
Jun 15, 20204 min read
The Danger of Domestic Terrorism
President Trump made for some interesting news on Sunday, 31 May, when he tweeted that he would be designating antifa (short for anti-fas...
T. Kearny Vertner, III
Jun 1, 20204 min read
Encryption is a Weapon
The arguments [about privacy] on both sides sound shockingly similar to another issue: gun control... so why the relative silence?
T. Kearny Vertner, III
May 27, 20204 min read
Security and the Art of Motorcycle Safety
"Comfort is the most important," he calmly explained, "because if your safety gear isn't comfortable, you won't wear it, and it won't do..."
T. Kearny Vertner, III
May 18, 20203 min read
The Legend of Good Security
In addition to good passwords and multi-factor authentication, a robust legend should be a cornerstone of your security practices
T. Kearny Vertner, III
May 13, 20204 min read
Hasan Elahi and Your Privacy
Hasan Elahi is a Professor and Director and the George Mason University School of Art and a fascinating artist in his own right.
T. Kearny Vertner, III
May 1, 20204 min read
COVID-19 and Threat Modeling
Stop trying to eliminate or ignore risk; take necessary risks smartly.
T. Kearny Vertner, III
Mar 28, 20188 min read
The Starfish, the Spider, and Security
I was recently gifted an interesting book, The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations, by Ori Brafman...
T. Kearny Vertner, III
Oct 24, 20153 min read
Finding a Good Password is Just a Roll of the Dice
Never have secure account passwords been more important, yet never have they been harder for humans to remember.
T. Kearny Vertner, III
Aug 20, 20154 min read
Ashley Madison Breach: Another Study in Security and Mitigation
So you've probably heard a little bit about Ashley Madison and the massive data breach, but may have been wondering a few things...
T. Kearny Vertner, III
Oct 13, 20143 min read
What Dropbox Taught us About Password Security
In October of 2014, it was revealed that malicious hackers may have obtained a dump of approximately 7 million username/password...
T. Kearny Vertner, III
Sep 23, 20145 min read
Security 101
I often discuss computer security issues amongst friends, family, and coworkers and a consistent thing that comes up is...
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