Initial thoughts on book summary services
Think of it like "cliff notes" for personal knowledge.
As a productivity enthusiast, I'm always on the lookout for newer and faster ways to acquire meaningful information. I mean c'mon. Who wouldn't want to instantly gain knowledge ala Neo from The Matrix, right?
Recently I've been looking into a few tools specializing in "book summaries". Each service has . . .
The Purpose of Productivity
I'm currently reading the book "Productivity for how you're wired" by Ellen Faye. I'll share more thoughts about it in a future post but in the meantime, I couldn't resist sharing this gem:
The purpose of improving our productivity isn't just to get more done. The purpose is to create a better life . . .
Microsoft Storm-0558 Attack Analysis
I meant to post this earlier but got distracted by a few other things. Yay for busy life, right?
Earlier this month Microsoft concluded their investigation of the recent Storm-0558 email compromise/attack and the results are... fascinating. I highly recommend checking out the blog post when you get a chance. It's available here. . . .
[SC-100] Conditional Access frameworks, policies, and naming conventions
OK, OK, so it may not necessarily be the most interesting topic...
Nevertheless, I think this article from Microsoft on Conditional Access framework and policies is an important one.
Of particular note, there's a section on naming conventions and how to develop/establish a system that scales well for designating . . .
[SC-100] The Seven Properties of Highly Secure Devices
Great read from Microsoft: The Seven Properties of Highly Secure Devices.
This doc delves into architectural considerations for designing IoT systems that have security baked in. Good stuff!
Offside rule explained (clearly)
Because I can't be the only person who is confused.
As a newcomer to soccer football, the offside rule is by far the most confusing rule. Like, ever.
If you're like me, you need a clear visual example. Check out this video here. It's the clearest explanation I've come across thus far.
Biggest takeaway: the offside rule applies to passing. It's technically . . .
[SC-100] Microsoft Entra "Verified ID" Feature Explained
In case I'm not the only person who as a little unfamiliar with Microsoft's "Verified ID" feature, I came across a great video from Andy Malone that walks through a practical example of how it works.
Here's a high-level diagram as well:
Very interesting and compelling. I think remains to be . . .