Writing
This is the home for my various essays that are not focused on understanding technical content. For the latter, please visit my /study page.
Psychology and Sociology
The Nice Guy Paradox
What women really mean when they say they want a nice guy.
The Bimbo and the Caveman
How embracing the primal can help us to achieve maximum happiness in our relationships.
Information Security
The Difference Between a Vulnerability Assessment and a Penetration Test
A discussion of the differences between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test.
SSH Authentication: A Basic Overview
A piece I did back in 2003 over at NewOrder on the basics of SSH authentication in version 1 vs. version 2.
Building Yourself a DMZ
Another piece I did in 2003 at NewOrder, this one on the benefits of the DMZ.
Jousting From Unicycles : Addressing Design Rather Than Adding Armor
This was my practical paper for my GIAC GSEC certification from back when a paper was a requirement for certification.
Philosophy and Religion
How I Became an Atheist
How I lost my faith during a trip to the Holy Land.
How I Became an Atheist (Continued)
The implications of living without faith.
Technology
Windows File Sharing : Facing The Mystery
An explanation of the differences between NETBIOS and CIFS in Windows networking.