Security is having a moment: new tools can read code, find bugs, and even suggest fixes. Some people took that to mean cybersecurity is basically over. This is my take from the inside: what’s actually changing, what isn’t, and why security was never just a code problem.
How do systems make sure the right people get in, and the wrong ones stay out? In this post, we’ll dig into authentication (proving who you are) and authorization (what you’re allowed to do). They’re simple ideas, but they have a massive impact on security.
The CIA triad isn’t just a catchy acronym. It’s the backbone of security. We’ll break down confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and see how they shape the way we think about protecting systems and data.
We cannot start a meaningful exploration of computer security without defining the subject itself. In this post, we'll talk about what security actually means.
Is hacking like in the movies? How do I start? What do I need to know? What skills should I have? These are...