Author: Joop Beris

  • I hate Microsoft Word

    I hate Microsoft Word

    It’s true, I’m no fan of Microsoft. Perhaps it’s the tactics they use to do business. Certainly it’s the invasion of user privacy they perpetrate with Windows 10 and their Office products. It was their insistence that a server needs a graphical interface. It’s absolutely the multitude of vulnerabilities in their software. As a private…

  • Nostril-cam

    Nostril-cam

    It’s an odd time, this corona pandemic. In developed nations such as the Netherlands, we are suddenly discovering that we didn’t need all those shiny office buildings after all. Thanks to our broadband internet infrastructure, we are videoconferencing the hell out of everything. Unfortunately, it also puts some annoying design decisions into the spotlight.

  • 10 ways management fails at cybersecurity

    10 ways management fails at cybersecurity

    There are few things as important in cybersecurity as the involvement of upper management. If the C level executives aren’t involved or don’t see the point, no cybersecurity strategy will be successful. Here are 10 ways management fails at cybersecurity and what you as a security professional can do to address them.

  • Has religion ever been less relevant?

    Has religion ever been less relevant?

    The current corona pandemic worsens, claiming more victims and forcing countless millions to self-isolate. As of writing this, the World Health Organization reports just short of 2 million confirmed cases and over 123.000 deaths worldwide. The race is on to find a cure or a vaccine and governments the world over struggle to find ways…

  • More what to do during quarantine: Go somewhere!

    More what to do during quarantine: Go somewhere!

    In the previous blog post on what to do during quarantine, I recommended the Shadiversity YouTube channel. In this post, I want to share more what to do during quarantine tips. Here are some educational and inspirational places you can visit without ever leaving your home. It’s the 21st century after all!

  • What to do during quarantine (1): Shadiversity

    What to do during quarantine (1): Shadiversity

    With lots of people stuck in quarantine, I want to share some tips on what do to during quarantine to prevent boredom. One of the things you can do, is learn about new things. Or if you’re interested in history like I am, to learn about old things. There are lots of history books out…