In a previous entry, I spoke about the difference between a mature craft (like aviation) and information security, or the latest sexy title “Cybersecurity”. Reflecting on what I just said… the mere fact that the name of this discipline keeps changing is indicative of...
Human Success via Tools Better detection mechanisms through algorithms (code) & machine learning (pattern recognition) are valuable tools to the human responders. Playbook Automation can reduce the routine and certain tasks an analyst must perform so she can focus...
Playbook Automation in Incident Response An emerging concept in 2017 is “Playbook Automation.” What is Playbook Automation? Playbook automation collects data from different security and logging tools and makes decisions on behalf of the incident responder. Data...
Cognition vs Artificial Intelligence Computer scientists love the idea of artificial intelligence (AI). It is the centerpiece of many mainstream science fiction works. It’s also a preferred buzzword of lazy vendors and marketers. Until computers can convince (trick) a...
Algorithms & Machine Learning Demystified When I was learning how to troubleshoot and repair electronics in the Navy, I would sometimes challenge one of the instructors on how something worked. If I delved into a complicated subject I was often told it worked on...
