Recent Blog Posts
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Operation Trojan Shield: The FBI’s Legal Tightrope in Privacy Invasion
Operation Trojan Shield – a name that has now become synonymous with the largest global sting operation in history. Orchestrated by the FBI in collaboration with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and other international law enforcement agencies, this operation unfolded as a masterstroke of deceit and surveillance. On its surface, Trojan Shield is hailed as…
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The Case Against ‘Responsible Disclosure’
The debate over vulnerability disclosure is as significant as it is contentious. ‘Responsible disclosure’, a term coined by software vendors many decades ago, advocates that security researchers privately report vulnerabilities to the affected vendor, allowing the company time to fix the issue before making it public. On the surface this approach seems reasonable – it…
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Analyzing the CrowdStrike Outage: What Went Wrong, Why It Happened, and What We Can Learn
The recent CrowdStrike outage has sent shockwaves through the global IT landscape, leading many to consider it one of the biggest failures in tech history. Affecting over 8 million machines globally, including critical systems in airports, hospitals, banks, the sheer scale and impact of this outage is staggering. But what really happened? Who’s to blame?…
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Red Teaming Dissertation: A Comprehensive Handbook and Framework
Current research in red teaming primarily focuses on practical methodologies, as well as exploring the integration of red teaming with broader cybersecurity strategies. While existing literature provides valuable insights into various aspects of red teaming, there is a gap in the availability of comprehensive guides and frameworks for conducting successful red teaming engagements. This gap…
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Cybersec Europe 2024
https://www.cyberseceurope.com Cybersec Europe 2024 was a major cybersecurity event held in Brussels Belgium on May 29th and 30th, 2024. The event was a platform for cybersecurity professionals to exchange information, foster collaboration, and address the growing challenges of cyber threats. The event is focused on fostering innovation in the field of cybersecurity. It’s meant for…
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Digital Forensics with i-Force
https://i-force.be Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a highly informative digital forensics talk hosted by i-FORCE. The event featured insights from Pieter Van der Hulst and Tjebbe Van Quickenborne, both experts in the field of IT security, investigations, and incident response. This blog post is a detailed overview of the key takeaways from the…
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CSCBE 2024
CSCBE stands for Cyber Security Challenge Belgium. It’s a CTF (Capture the Flag)-style competition for computer science students living in Belgium. Students create teams of up to four members. They work together to solve various challenges over a limited time. These challenges cover a wide range of cybersecurity topics, including but not limited to: Each…
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Proximus Think NXT
Proximus Think NXT is a one-day event focused on new innovations in technology. The most recent event which I attended with Omer Mokhamed Makhmud, took place on 30th November 2023. The next event is scheduled for 28th November 2024 at Nekkerhal, Mechelen. The event features keynote speakers, interactive demos, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. It’s…
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IBM Quantum Computing Masterclass
https://quantum.ibm.com https://www.ibm.com/quantum In this workshop, speakers and technical experts from IBM were invited to Howest to talk about their work in quantum computing, and new developments in the quantum computing space, as well as the future of cryptography and encryption given the rise in quantum computing. Important technical information We were first explained key concepts…
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ConXion: Zero-trust cybersecurity
ConXion, a leading Belgian IT solutions provider, is pioneering the implementation of a robust zero-trust model architecture. Recently I attended a talk where they detailed their comprehensive strategy for integrating IT security within business operations. Here’s a closer look at the insights I gathered from the talk. First up, a bit about the company. ConXion…