Steve Riley on Security

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Myth vs. reality: Wireless SSIDs: Do you ever wonder sometimes how it is that some ideas just won't die? Like the thought that not broadcasting your wireless network's SSID will somehow make you more secure? This is a myth that needs to be forcibly dragged out behind the woodshed, strangled Read More...
Posted 16 October 07 12:08 by Steve Riley | 16 Comments
Filed under authentication, encryption, false claims, networking, security myths, wireless
What motivates a journalist?: OK, I have to unload a burden here. I often interact with the tech press in various places throughout the world. I've had wonderful, productive meetings with many fine journalists. New Zealand and Malaysia particularly stand out in my memory. However, Read More...
Posted 18 January 06 03:52 by Steve Riley | 4 Comments
Filed under false claims, the trade press, things that make me angry, wireless