Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons
@firewalldragons
Podcast host, author, blogger, educator, advocate for computer #security & #privacy, software engineer (retired). fdsd.me/blog fdsd.me/book fdsd.me/podcast
You still have time to pick up some of my limited edition #FDSD500 merch! I'll be pulling them off the shelves after the 500th podcast episode, which isn't far away! fdsd.me/merch
#HackerSummerCamp is in full swing! BSides LV first. Already met some amazing people, saw some killer talks, and learned really cool stuff... such an amazing week... (sporting my new #FDSD500 swag, no less) @bsideslv.org @veilid.com #UnDisruptable27
As my 500th episode approaches and I begin working on the 6th edition of my book, I would LOVE to hear some success stories! If my book, blog or podcast has helped you or someone else, post it here and tag me... or just shoot me an email. #FDSD500 fdsd500.com
Going to @defcon.bsky.social or @bsideslv.org ? Time is running out to snag this limited-edition #FDSD500 merch to impress your peeps at the cons... fdsd.me/merch
Just added to my #FDSD500 limited edition merch to celebrate my 500th podcast: HOODIES! Just in time for #HackerSummerCamp! Coz... you know... hackers. @defcon.bsky.social @bsideslv.org fdsd.me/merch
I've created some limited edition (and limited time) swag to commemorate the upcoming milestone: 500 podcast episodes!! fdsd.me/merch I hope to see some of these at @defcon.bsky.social and @bsideslv.org ... #FDSD500 fdsd500.com
September 28th will mark my 500th podcast!! I'm working on some fun ways to celebrate! Stay tuned for more info as the big day approaches! #FDSD500 fdsd500.com
Woohoo!! Just got my (signed) copy of Privacy's Defender from Cindy!! I'll treasure it! (If you missed that interview, definitely check it out.) @eff.org
Just got my signed copy - I'm very honored!! I'll be interviewing Rainey about this topic... it's maddening how financial orgs can kneecap people and businesses doing perfectly legal things, with no explanation or recourse. We need to fix this. @freedom.press
Folks, I’ve been publishing my podcast every week for 9 years. On Sept 28, I hit episode 500. Soon I’ll kick off the Countdown to #FDSD500… and I want YOU involved. Big things are coming - stay tuned. firewallsdontstopdragons.com/podcast/
Security & privacy tech is tricky - and it changes constantly. It's led to a lot of myths and accepted wisdom that has become stale. Check out this new site from @boblord.bsky.social and endorsed by dozens of other pros that debunks the "hacklore"... www.hacklore.org
Had a great time at RSTCON in Savannah! Saw some great talks, met some wonderful new people, and socialized with some old friends and made new ones... what else can you ask for? Love that Spanish Moss... rstcon.org
AT&T offered me a $25 gift card. It could have been an acct credit, but no. Why? Because they can track what I spend using a GC. For funsies, I clicked the offer link. Site was blurred out with this message. I said no. Which means I couldn't get the GC. Color me shocked.
🚨 SECOND BOOK SIGNING!! 🚨 I still have some books to sell and they had a slot open... so let's do this one more time - with feeling! 📖✍️ BOOK SIGNING, Take Two: Saturday @ 3pm Vendor area, Table 2 🐉🔥🏰
🚨🚨 #DEFCON attendees - TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚨🚨 Come buy a signed copy of my book and register to win a rare and kick-butt indie badge, the #AmuletOfEntropy! It's mere hours away! 📖✍️ - TODAY @ NOON, Vendor space - 🔥🔥🔥 $40, cash only #badgelife
So relieved to actually SEE and FEEL the books I ordered for Friday's book signing at @defcon ... See my other recent posts for full info, but you can buy a signed copy in the Vendor area Fri @ noon. AAAAND I'm giving away a very rare and super cool indie badge... #badgelife
One week to BSides & DEF CON! Got my book signing all set up! 🚨🚨 Friday @ 12pm (Vendor table 2) 🚨🚨 Books were delivered to the hotel today. I've done 5 editions of this book, but this is the first time I've ever done a book signing - I'm pumped! Hope to see you there...
I have the official date & time for my book signing at @defcon.bsky.social! Find and bookmark it on HackerTracker! Fri @ 12pm (Vendors area, Table 2) fdsd.me/book
Did you miss out on my last Dragon Challenge Coin promo?? I suck at this stuff. I should do it more often. These coins aren't going to give themselves away. So... this is long overdue, but... they're BACK! But only till the end of April, so get on it. firewallsdontstopdragons.com/dragon-coin-...
Watch out for these toll scams - they're popular lately. Two things: 1) Look at the URL carefully - it's bogus 2) Look at the weird instructions. This is to get around Apple's protections. If you haven't interacted with someone ever before, links won't be clickable.
Oh, and if you need some help with security questions...
Tune in Monday when I'll be talking hacker history and culture with none other than Weld Pond @weld.bsky.social (Chris Wysopal) from the OG group L0pht Heavy Industries! Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com
On Monday, I'll be having an informative and fun chat with the wonderful Yael Grauer (@yaelwrites.com) about @consumerreports.org Security Planner tool and personal threat modeling. Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com
On Monday, I'll be talking to Dr. Paul Ashley, CTO of Anonyome Labs (makers of MySudo), about the notion of decentralized identity and how aliases can help compartmentalize and protect your digital life. Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com
Tune in Monday when I'll be speaking with Suhki Gulati Gilbert from @consumerreports.bsky.social about their Permission Slip app and deleting your data. Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com