Collaborate Disseminate
Sometime we cover things on the Packet Protector Podcast News Roundup episodes that need immediate attention. This is one. Chrome has been sneaking a local AI model on systems, possibly since 2024. How to Disable and Remove It Quick option.. See If It&… Continue reading Chrome is Silently Installing 4GB AI Model on Your Device without Consent. Here’s how to find it and remove it.
Next month, Peter Mackenzie and I are co-hosting the first Wireless Tech Summit, a Wi-Fi training and certification mini-event. The best part? It will be in-person here in North Carolina! Okay, maybe that’s not actually the best part. The best pa… Continue reading The First Wi-Fi Training and Certification Mini-Event
I don’t believe there’s a heavy dividing line between networking and security. In fact, I think IT operations is, in fact, a critical part of cybersecurity, which means that every IT professional is also a security professional. Or, they sh… Continue reading Democratized Security and the Role of Network Admins
One of the primary ways we’ve been handling rogues is in direct violation of the FCC regulations in the United States, and I’m told similarly illegal in other countries. Let’s be honest, you’re all too pretty for prison. So then, here’s how to handle r… Continue reading How to Handle Rogue APs (Without getting arrested)
I have a long history with the Techno Security Conference, thanks to my mentor and friend “Uncle” Jack Wiles. At one point, over 10 years ago, I was the conference’s youngest ever keynote speaker. It’s with great honor I return again this year to deliv… Continue reading My Return to Techno Security Conference
The worst of LastPass’s year-long battle with an attacker occurred through a personal device, on a home network, putting BYOD back in the spotlight. And for the past three months, most boards, CIOs, and CISOs I know are taking the opportunity to reeval… Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd Answers “Who Should Create an Org’s BYOD Policy?”
Converting my Secure Wi-Fi Design course to a hands-on lab experience was no small feat. I’m grateful for the opportunity and invite you behind the scenes at my WLPC Deep Dive. Continue reading Behind the Scenes – Teaching “Secure Wi-Fi Design Special Edition” at WLPC Phoenix
At the WLPC Conference in Phoenix a few weeks ago, I gave a short 30-minute talk on how and why to upgrade to WPA3 Security for business networks. Click the image in the blog header to watch the video. In this (accidentally) slide-free session, I cover… Continue reading How and Why to Upgrade to the Latest Wi-Fi Security [Video]
In the midst of LastPass’s repeated barrage of breaches, a pretty serious vulnerability was found in another common password manager — KeePass. This slid under most of our radars, including mine. Professor Cyber Naught of the Mastodons s… Continue reading Ask JJX: What About the KeePass Vulnerability?
I asked ChatGPT several Wi-Fi security questions. See how it responded and my ratings for each! Continue reading Ask JJX: Can ChatGPT Teach Me Wireless Security?