Security

When we hear about major hacks, data thefts, and ransomware in the news, we shudder at how vulnerable we are. It’s no wonder that companies spend billions to secure their operations. If you happen to enter an organization that takes security seriously, it won’t be long before you find yourself in a toxic environment that people are reluctant to participate in. Peeking behind the curtain of the mystical world of security quickly reveals that the most significant risk factor in every organization is people. This realization immediately leads to finger-pointing, something I’ve seen all too often. ...

Intro My new teammates asked me if I had any juice security horror stories. This was a very memorable one. In the video above I tried to tell it in a standup-like fashion because if I write a script for it I would not publish it to day. ...

I had a very interesting conversation with Balázs Pózer and Levente Molnár the founders of Hackrate. It was just a get-to-know-each-other meeting where we shared our joy and plans about cybersecurity. Hackrate Hackrate offers, maybe I could call penetration as a service solution. It can be imagined something similar, like HackerOne. It is a Hungarian startup in this field. The basic idea behind their service is to make ethical hacking more transparent. And it is a wonderful idea. If you ever had worked with a penetration tester you may know what I mean. ...

Script Hi, all curios mindes. I have been listening to Mo Gawdat’s Scary Smart audiobook for the last couple of days. I think if you love sci-fi, it is a must to listen to masterpiece. While he was reading the book, I was amazed by his brilliant humor. Despite the fact, he is talking about a serious topic. ...