Is it a database security hazard to let multiple Oracle databases UTL_FILE the same filesystem?

I’m looking at a scenario in which it would be convenient to let 3 different cloud-rented Linux boxes (server A is the "scheduler control server", server B runs "database 1" on Oracle, & server C runs "database… Continue reading Is it a database security hazard to let multiple Oracle databases UTL_FILE the same filesystem?

Is there a more convenient, yet safe, way to run DOSBox-X than I’m currently doing it?

I recently learned about DOSBox-X. It’s basically a somewhat less awful version of the basically-abandoned DOSBox.
I currently have it installed inside a Windows 10 VM inside of my Windows 10 bare metal PC. It’s the only computer I have. I… Continue reading Is there a more convenient, yet safe, way to run DOSBox-X than I’m currently doing it?

No White Flags—the Value of Cyber Innovation at Speed and Scale

The first ‘till-less’ Amazon Fresh store opened in London recently. Download a QR code, shop and leave with everything being charged directly to your Amazon account. Is this something that we have all been dying to do? Perhaps not today, but what … Continue reading No White Flags—the Value of Cyber Innovation at Speed and Scale

Building resilience for Government and Defence organisations in 2021

The past 12 months have been a challenging year for security professionals everywhere. But in particular for government and defence organisations battling the growing intensity and sophistication of cyber threats in a year heavily influenced by th… Continue reading Building resilience for Government and Defence organisations in 2021