Loved seeing so many folks at Gartner Risk last week. Planning for a couple more local in DMV for the summer… stay tuned.
Doc M has taken to the skies
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All of this is still true: Mom/Adventurer/traveler/teacher in life and cyberspace. Cybersec professional. BtVS occasionally referenced. Teen Wolf too. Random old 80s thoughts. Security, privacy, songs and life thoughts. My own thoughts represented here.
Burnout in infosec is a thing. Join us to talk through things. feedly.com/cti-sessions...
How to manage burnout for a sustainable cybersecurity career | CTI Sessions
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Conferences feeling out of your budget this year? Our $5 tickets might change your mind! This year we are going Fully Online for the #TDI2026 Event! Get your ticket now at tdi.mobi/tickets
@bsidescharm.bsky.social today with Mental Health Hackers. Come find me for a moment of relaxation. They just brought in fruit and cookies!
Enjoyed the “Hacked Hearts” presentation at #WiCyS2026 - enjoyed, terrified by… same thing!
So… they just interviewed me so why don’t you come on over to the Career Growth Hub and let me interview you? #WiCyS2026
I have submitted a proposal with a coworker for the “Grace Hopper Conference “ this fall. The proposals are in the public voting period. If you want to support us, this is the link and then you can ❤️ the proposal 6748… www.gracehoppercelebration.com/flow/anitab/...?
Grace Hopper Celebration 2026
Vote For Your Favorite Sessions!
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My sister at work takes a moment last week… youtu.be/rpZgG38-1Vk
Rep. Hughes Moment of Silence
YouTube video by CTHouseDemocrats
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Mom passed away peacefully on Friday. Reflections on a life prior to the performative fun of social media makes me wonder if it actually makes things better… www.spearmillerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/k...
Kathryn Meiman Obituary February 27, 2026 - Spear-Miller Funeral Home
View Kathryn Meiman's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
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How do you organize safely and effectively in the golden age of surveillance? I have some thoughts and Wired does too: www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance
From threat modeling to encrypted collaboration apps, we’ve collected experts’ tips and tools for safely and effectively building a group—even while being targeted and tracked by the powerful.
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More strings at halftime… spans all languages. Did I just spot on of the boys from Menudo?
There are not nearly enough Muppets moments in my life.
I love me a good Jets and Sharks moment but it occurs to me that West Side Story might be why people think Puerto Ricans aren’t Americans.
I believe in human rights and human kindness.
George is back from his fishing adventure in Chile. reports variable weather but everyone caught fish. if you’re thinking you need to get on a trip with him, consider Belize in October. PM me if interested! #FishingNotPhishing
Anyone else with #Shmoocon memories this weekend?
The value of having a great speechwriter that writes for a great orator is obvious today.
So far the most exciting thing I expect in 2026 involves Muppets and Sabrina Carpenter. I’m here for that level of joy and hope we all find such moments in the new year.
Watching a Christmas Carol and fervently hoping those ghosts have plans this year.
Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
“‘‘Twas the night before Christmas” remains one of my favorite holiday specials… “There’s more to life than meets the eye…”
Just catching up… after stupid people publicly stating they are stupid but should get better grades and let’s create a medal to give ourselves week… participation trophies are fine now, right?
It’s World AIDS Day. People my age probably remember the first one. We likely have lost people. We think of the quilt. We know we still have a ways to go. Never forget. Always move forward. Remember all the lights that were lost.
I love ridiculous Thanksgiving shows… Addams family? Classic. Chandler with a turkey on his head? Yes please. But the best ever? Buffy Thanksgiving show. Don’t fight me on this!
Thanks infosec fam that showed up for the hospital last night!
Reminder: November 4th is extremely important, don’t forget to vote!