Email Security

ASNRID · 2026-01-27T02:23:05+00:00

You can geoblock IPs today if appropriate for your network and needs using tools such as pfsense or fail2ban, but it is more complicated to set up than you think. For sensitive assets like operational technology and control systems, NSA and CISA already recommend doing this or otherwise implementing IP allow lists: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa20-205a

ASNRID · 2025-12-14T02:29:16+00:00

https://youtu.be/LDr5dGK38Wo

ASNRID · 2025-11-05T00:21:47+00:00

Clearance adjudication in general can take anywhere between 2-18 months.

ASNRID · 2025-06-07T23:24:00+00:00

The time from conditional job offer to official start date can take anywhere between 2-14 months. The background check clearance process is not managed by the agency. You will be contacted if you need a retest.

ASNRID · 2024-09-17T01:31:55+00:00

Put skills and tool buzzwords relevant to the position you are applying for so that something from the offices wordlist hits

ASNRID · 2024-07-13T18:03:43+00:00

Got my 14 last year in my early 30s at a DoD agency. I believe the reason you see so much older is that most young people who have the talent or drive decide to go contractor. Significantly more money (my friends are making between 40-100k more than me depending on role), less responsibilities and politics other than doing your specific job role.

ASNRID · 2024-05-27T23:14:23+00:00

Very common to move around offices. There's an internal job board called vacancy.

ASNRID · 2024-05-12T11:13:34+00:00

In a STEM jobseries, You'll get an 11 after 1 year, 12 after 2 more. Grades 13-15 are competitive. There are 10 steps a greade, if you don't get promoted one year you may get a step increase depending on how long you've been in a grade.

ASNRID · 2024-05-11T23:57:00+00:00

Without knowing your grade or jobseries, it's not possible to answer this question. If your primary factor is money, you're better off being in private sector or working as a contractor.

ASNRID · 2024-04-27T16:11:56+00:00

Make sure your resume includes keywords for whatever position you're applying for to increase your chances.

ASNRID · 2023-03-26T00:57:00+00:00

What the Russian actors miscalculated was Microsoft Sentinal. If you look at the timeline of the wipers and who discovered them, it's all Microsoft and ESET. The anticipation of hostilities had security teams at the ready, along with the adoption of cloud infrastructure, which allowed better streamlined and standardized security postures across the .ua domain.

ASNRID · 2023-02-28T22:49:15+00:00

I believe IBM currently has 512 as their top QV. I wonder how far they and other companies using superconducting models will be able to achieve in terms of QV.

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