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Jeff Fellinge has over 25 years’ experience in a variety of disciplines ranging from Mechanical Engineering to Information Security. Jeff led information security programs for a large cloud provider to reduce risk and improve security control effectiveness at some of the world’s largest datacenters. He enjoys researching and evaluating technologies that improve business and infrastructure security and also owns and operates a small metal fabrication workshop.

The Low Cost of Open-Source Firewall Uses

On 十一月 4, 2020 in All, Computing by Jeff Fellinge

Open-source firewalls from projects such as pfSense and home versions from the commercial vendor Sophos provide sophisticated features at minimal or no cost. These products go beyond simple network filtering to offer security solutions.

Tagged With: firewalls, isolation, network security, secure communications, security controls, virtual private networks

Windows Subsystem Boosts Linux 2.0

On 十月 16, 2020 in All, Computing by Jeff Fellinge

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2.0 advances Microsoft’s commitment to enhance interoperation with Linux environments with increased file system performance and better support for Linux system calls. WSL 2 promises to bring more Linux tools to your Windows workstation without having to spin up a separate virtual machine or remotely connect to another system.

Tagged With: bash, file, files, hypervisor, interoperation, linux, microsoft, security, server, tools, unix, virtual machine, vm, windows, workstation

Assessing Risk on Home Network Security Devices

On 八月 21, 2020 in All, Automation, Computing, Dev Tools, RF, Sensors, Wireless by Jeff Fellinge

Many options are available today to protect your IoT and other smart devices. These devices monitor network usage, look for common misconfigurations, and alert you to possible vulnerabilities or activities that could allow an attacker into your home network and grant access to your sensitive data.

Tagged With: cloud services, device security, encryption, endpoint protection, home automation, network protection, networking, risk management, security controls, smart appliances

How to Increase Container Security Awareness

On 八月 14, 2020 in All, Computing, Security by Jeff Fellinge

Docker containers are increasingly the go-to technology for virtualized cloud deployments. Containers are more portable, easier to scale, and can be more secure than traditional virtual machines. But the tools and processes to secure and manage these new technologies must also be container aware or you could have gaps in your defenses.

Tagged With: architectures, container, containers, Kubernetes, logging, microservices, orchestration, security

Steps to Fortifying Your Home Security

On 七月 30, 2020 in All, Computing, Security by Jeff Fellinge

With the proliferation of IoT devices, more connected homes, and increasingly savvy attacks, it’s more important than ever to configure the broadband router or modem that connects your home to the internet appropriately.

Tagged With: communications, controls, firewalls, isolation, network , secure, security, virtual private networks

Use Osquery to Track System Inventory Data

On 七月 17, 2020 in All, Computing, Security by Jeff Fellinge

Knowing what you have is a critical first step to securing it. Explore osquery, an open-source package that provides endpoint visibility and is supported by an active open-source community. Osquery captures details of your inventory from operating system to processor and disk.

Tagged With: admin, device, endpoint, networking, osquery, protection, query, risk, security, sgl

Eyes Up: Benefits of Centralized Logging

On 二月 14, 2020 in All, Computing, Security by Jeff Fellinge

Centralizing event data helps defenders run queries to spot anomalies, trends, and other phenomena otherwise not readily visible. The centralized logging of security events is a fundamental security control to help ensure attackers don’t go unnoticed.

Tagged With: Cloud security, Device security, Edge security, Embedded devices, Logging, SCADA, Security controls, Security events, SIEM

SSH Part 3: Configuring SSH Reverse Tunnel to Reduce Exposed Ports

On 二月 7, 2020 in All, Computing, Security by Jeff Fellinge

You can use the Secure Shell (SSH) standard and tools for more than just secure remote administration. Learn how to use SSH port forwarding to securely connect to remote systems without exposing them to insecure networks.

Tagged With: Cloud security, Command line, Communications, Device security, Edge security, Embedded devices, Encryption, Networking, Remote administration, SCADA, Secure shell, Security controls, SSH

SSH Part 2: Configuring SSH from a Windows 10 Workstation

On 一月 17, 2020 in All, Audio, Computing by Jeff Fellinge

Microsoft’s support for the Windows Subsystem for Linux and the OpenSSH standard increases your options to manage Linux-based cloud environments and IoT devices. Use these tools to securely authenticate your devices and encrypt all communications.

Tagged With: Cloud security, Command line, Communications, Device security, Edge security, Embedded devices, Encryption, Networking, Remote administration, SCADA, Secure shell, Security controls, SSH

SSH Part 1: Configuring SSH to Securely Connect to Remote Devices

On 一月 3, 2020 in All, Computing, Security by Jeff Fellinge

The Secure Shell (SSH) standard and tools provide essential command-line remote administration access for the secure and remote management of your IoT devices and cloud infrastructure. Learn how to configure SSH to securely connect to remote devices.

Tagged With: Cloud security, Device security, Edge security, Encryption, Remote administration, SCADA, Secure shell, SSH

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