Summersault Weblog

As we’ve built Summersault’s web hosting infrastructure over the years, I’ve had a great time learning all about the security and privacy issues that come with managing a complex network of computer servers connected to the Internet. Of course, it didn’t begin there - part of being a good geek has always meant showing curiosity in how things work and what’s going on behind the scenes, and I can’t remember a time I haven’t enjoyed testing the boundaries of how secure various systems are. Perhaps that’s why I very much enjoyed Bruce Schneier’s book Secrets & Lies, a formalized (but accessible) look at of a lot of the security concepts and practices I’ve encountered over the years.
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