Network Intrusion Archives

Do you need to be a PI to do Forensics?

Do you need a private investigators license to practice forensics in Texas? Well in many cases yes. If, for example, you are directly securing evidence and analyzing said evidence, then yes you do. However there are exceptions. Frequently I am asked to render an expert opinion in court cases regarding forensic procedures. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety a scientific review and even serving as an expert witness does not require a private investigator license “Section 1702.130 of [...]

Do you need to be a PI to do Forensics?Dennis Ozment2017-05-30T08:45:50-05:00

Simple security measures that work very well

Concerns over ransomeware locking you out of sensitive files and a host of malware infecting your critical systems seem to have everyone scrambling for effective answers. I think many are missing some very simple steps that can be quite effective. I work from a home office, where I have several systems (for testing, various projects, etc.). The solution I use there is obviously on a much smaller scale than most office networks, but can provide some suggestions. Here are some [...]

Simple security measures that work very wellDennis Ozment2017-05-30T08:59:21-05:00