An analysis of Salt Typhoon’s state-sponsored breach of U.S. telecom
infrastructure, exposing how unpatched devices enabled large-scale Chinese espionage.
Category: National Security
The Dual-Hat Debate: Why CYBERCOM and NSA Never Split
An analysis of why CYBERCOM and NSA never split their dual-hat leadership despite years of debate, political pressure, and national security concerns.
First Amendment Freedoms & Protections: The Cyber World and You
This paper analyzes First Amendment freedoms in the digital world, examining the roles of government institutions and private platforms in moderating misleading or harmful content. It explores legal limits on speech, platform responsibility, protest rights, and the impact of technology on democratic discourse and cybersecurity law.
“Going Dark”
The “Going Dark” debate: Should tech companies build backdoors into encrypted devices to aid law enforcement? My CYSE-406 paper analyzes the national security risks against the fundamental right to digital privacy. Where do you stand? Read my analysis!
Ransomware Mitigation Strategies for Windows Systems: Securing Servers and Endpoints
Explores ransomware mitigation strategies for Windows systems, including backups, hardening, access controls, monitoring, and endpoint protection for servers and endpoints.
The NotPetya Cybersecurity Attack & Breach
Explains the NotPetya cybersecurity attack, how it spread, why it caused widespread damage, and the key lessons learned about resilience, segmentation, and global cyber risk.
Cybersecurity Incidents & Law Enforcement
Examines how law enforcement responds to cybersecurity incidents, including evidence collection, jurisdiction challenges, investigative processes, and interagency collaboration.
“Going Dark”
An Overview and Analysis of Former FBI Director James Comey’s Security Concerns aboutLaw Enforcement and Encryption