Andrew Hay

December 18, 2009
by Andrew Hay
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When Sensationalism Trumps Facts

By now, everyone has heard about the malicious DNS hijacking of twitter.com by those clamining to represent the “Iranian Cyber Army”. Seeing this news spread, journalists have invented an enemy and laid blame based on…facts? No…wait…facts are defined as “Knowledge … Continue reading

December 15, 2009
by Andrew Hay
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Information Security D-List Interview: Michael Santarcangelo

Today’s interview is with Michael Santarcangelo. Affectionately known “Santa” to his friends, Michael truly is a catalyst when it comes to changing how people think about information security. He’s helped me throughout my security career and has talked me down … Continue reading

December 14, 2009
by Andrew Hay
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DECAF to Screw With Forensic Investigations

The for Detect and Eliminate Computer Assisted Forensics (DECAF) counter intelligence tool was specifically created around the obstruction of the well known Microsoft product Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor (COFEE) used by law enforcement around the world. From the DECAF … Continue reading

December 14, 2009
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Information Security D-List Interview: Brian Honan

Today’s interview is with Brian Honan who lives in Dublin, Ireland. I’ve known Brian for a couple of years now and he is never shy to chime in with his ideas. He is also the first person to offer to … Continue reading

December 11, 2009
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Information Security D-List Interview: Nick Owen

Today we interview Nick Owen. I had the pleasure of meeting Nick at SecTor 2009 and he has a wealth of knowledge in areas that most people struggle in. Q: Tell me a little about yourself. I’m best described as … Continue reading

December 10, 2009
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Information Security D-List Interview: Paul Asadoorian

Kicking off the Information Security D-List Interviews is Paul “PaulDotCom” Asadoorian. Paul gave me the opportunity to pick his mind via email and IM over the past week. Tell me a little about yourself. I live in Rhode Island, and … Continue reading

December 10, 2009
by Andrew Hay
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Done Something Illegal? Swap Out Your Finger Prints!

According to this article, a Chinese woman has managed to enter Japan illegally by having plastic surgery to alter her fingerprints. From the article: Lin Rong, 27, had previously been deported from Japan for overstaying her visa. She was only … Continue reading

December 9, 2009
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Peer2Peer Session at RSA Conference 2010 – Selecting the Right SIEM Solution

My Peer2Peer Session submission on “Selecting the Right SIEM Solution” has been accepted at RSA Conference 2010. I’m really excited for the opportunity to hear how people are implementing SIEM solutions and what tips they can share with me and … Continue reading