Today, when I went to Geni, I was presented with an error about a bad SSL connection. Upon investigating, I discovered this was a Facebook issue.
Archive for the ‘Security’ Category
Facebook Connect Breaks
Thursday, November 5th, 2009Retooling
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009I talked a few days ago about some of the security tools I use. After using some of those tools more as well as investigating them, I am going to revise my assessment of them.
Digitally Signed E-mail
Sunday, November 1st, 2009I am currently exploring e-mail certificates again in the wake of Thawte ending the Web of Trust. E-mail certificates are useful for two reasons. They provide for digital signatures and encryption.
Security Tools
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009Security is an interest of mine, so I wanted to describe some computer security tools I use. By no means does the use of these tools mean I am secure though. Security itself is more an attitude than a state. I recommend such books as Writing Secure Code, Second Edition
Electronic Envelopes
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Would you ever send a postcard with your credit card number on it? You’d put it in an envelope wouldn’t you? Then why do you let people and companies send your credit card number and similar secrets without the electronic version of an envelope?