[Sc-100] Technical Video Overview of MCRA

Because sometimes a video is worth a thousand slides.

July 29, 2023

In preparing for the SC-100 Microsoft exam, one frequently referenced resource I've come across is the Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (MCRA). It's an absolutely brilliant set of concepts, architectures, diagrams, and workflows but there's just one issue: It's a bit of information overload.

I recently . . .

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Cybersecurity and productivity

July 27, 2023

I came across a nifty quote by Pete Zerger while watching one of his LinkedIn Learning courses. This one really resonated with me:

Focus on security and productivity. Ensure that security enables productivity as well as reducing risk. If it hampers productivity or increases risk, reconsider.

I know at first . . .

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Initial thoughts on Ubuntu Budgie

This could be my favorite linux distro yet.

July 22, 2023

This weekend, the fam and I were doing some cleaning and I came across an old relic from a bygone era: my 2008 MacBook.
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Remember when these came out? The aluminum frame was new and all the rage.

I loved this thing, and ya know what? I have to give Apple credit: despite being over 15 years old it's held up . . .

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IoT Architecture Zones

July 20, 2023

I'm digging this illustration of IoT security architecture zones, courtesy of Microsoft docs.

The beauty of it all is the simple (but effective) principles:

  • Segment the solution
  • Minimize the impact of lower-trust zones against higher-trust zones
  • Assume that as data traverses zones, it could be . . .

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My productivity bookshelf

July 19, 2023

Every now and then, folks ask me for book recommendations related to productivity. It's a great question, but something that's surprisingly difficult for me to answer. Why? Because everyone has different preferences, styles, and workflows. So what resonates with me won't necessarily work for someone else.

That said, if I . . .

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Edgevolt.com -> MikeBerggren.com

What the heck? Why did I get redirected to this blog?

July 12, 2023

As I mentioned in a prior blog post, I've begun transitioning to a newer blogging platform that's (hopefully) a little easier to maintain. Part of that effort includes consolidating other projects/sites of mine (like Edgevolt Labs).

So, what the heck does this actually mean? Moving forward, future updates for various . . .

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Roku Debug Pages

July 10, 2023

In case it's helpful, here's a breakdown of Roku debug menus/features

Channel Info Menu

  1. Press the home button 3 times.
  2. Enter the following sequence: up, up, left, right, left, right.

Clear Cache / Reboot

  1. Press the home button 5 times.
  2. Enter the following sequence: up, . . .

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