A year ago, I wrote about how skepticism toward the China-based tech giant Huawei is legitimate, and should stay at the forefront of national security considerations. Since then, it seems the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer cannot seem to...
Is Huawei Really that Big of a Deal? Yes, it Really is that Big of a Deal
If you’ve read the news at all over the last few months, it’s pretty likely that you have heard Huawei mentioned a lot. As the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer, it’s no wonder the Chinese company has attracted a lot of attention. Unfortunately...
Russia Expands in the Mediterranean while the US Looks Elsewhere
The dust is finally settling in Syria as the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have largely defeated ISIL in the East, and pro-regime forces have pushed back rebels in the West. And while the United States increasingly shifts its focus from Syria to North...
Social Networking Sites: Tools for Cyber Espionage?
Social networking is everywhere. There’s simply no getting around it. As smart phones have become commonplace, social networks have become even more pervasive. Society practically demands that people have a Facebook account to remain socially aware, and job seekers...
Ringing in the New Year with a Security Plan in Mind
It’s about that time again, folks! One of the most exciting nights of the year, New Year’s Eve, is right around the corner. While you have probably begun planning out where you will watch the fireworks, grab some drinks, and which outfit you will wear, have you...
Examining the iPhone X: Security Amidst a Culture of Convenience
This week will see the release of the impressive iPhone X, Apple’s most sophisticated and sleek iPhone by far. The device boasts an impressive OLED screen, an all-screen display, and wireless charging, yet the phone is roughly the same size as the iPhone 7. The device...
Crisis in Puerto Rico and its Implications for Mainland U.S.
Hurricane season has undoubtedly proven particularly brutal this year as the recent memories of Hurricane(s) Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the vast destruction they have caused still loom in the public mind. Although the death toll and overall costs of damages from...
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