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, 2020
- 7 min
"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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
COVID-19 and Threat Modeling
Stop trying to eliminate or ignore risk; take necessary risks smartly.
T. Kearny Vertner, III
- Mar 28, 2018
- 8 min
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 25, 2015
- 3 min
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 21, 2015
- 4 min
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 14, 2014
- 3 min
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 24, 2014
- 5 min
Security 101
I often discuss computer security issues amongst friends, family, and coworkers and a consistent thing that comes up is...