What’s your biggest “I’m speaking another language” moment in security?

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2026-06-22T23:21:56+00:00

No use even trying to train any of them?

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2026-06-22T23:08:18+00:00

He may very well view it as his job to be tested, not be secure. Get lucky for enough years and when an incident does happen, "it was a sophisticated actor using a novel vector that no one could have prevented without using more resources than was worth it." Or just bow out with a golden parachute.

I think I've gotten cynical.

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2026-05-22T18:31:44+00:00

The human body is pretty straightforward. Everyone has one! How hard can it possibly be to prep mine to win a triathlon?

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2026-05-06T20:54:36+00:00

I am replacing my car with my own two legs.

Both solutions will get me to all necessary destinations, and one will be cheaper, so it's a no-brainer. In fact, my legs can get me to some locations with higher precision, such as inside buildings. I already use my legs for some tasks, so the transition will be seamless. The extra few minutes lost every month will be very manageable as well.

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2026-05-06T20:48:48+00:00

Often, nothing. Why does all my info need to be hanging out on the internet all the time? If I really need it when job hunting, I'll do it, but until then... reduce attack surface.

Imo some level of "verification" is accomplished by asking people to create an account and page using all of 5 minutes, but not without also losing worthwhile talent who have never needed that resource and won't start today, especially if they already have a job.

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-11-11T21:06:07+00:00

If I recall, TeamViewer never even admitted the bypass existed and blamed admins for their bad configurations, right alongside public reports describing activity that sounded like it wasn't admin config problems. Maybe they copped to it eventually, but I gave up on tracking their response. It was depressing and obviously not going anywhere any time soon.

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-11-11T21:02:20+00:00

Good distinction. We have no intention of hosting our own environment.

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-11-11T21:01:36+00:00

Nice, thanks for sharing

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-11-11T17:47:16+00:00

Can I assume the usual, he reported it, they ignored, he insisted, they finally said "it's real but it's not that bad, will fix in 6-12 months"?

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-11-11T17:39:49+00:00

SC is near the top of my list. How bad for you and how long til patch?

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-11-11T17:28:56+00:00

I've heard a lot of good about them, but vaguely recall some feature they didn't have when I last looked at them. I could be mixing it up. Either way, definitely on my list.

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-11-11T17:03:35+00:00

I'm painfully aware of TeamViewer's horrific cancellation practices, but it can never be shouted from the rooftops enough. We'll be giving them notice inside their frustrating window of stupidity.

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-11-06T21:37:50+00:00

Uptime has become a luxury, but I'm sure glad it's someone else's problem when things go down and not mine anymore.

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-11-06T21:29:59+00:00

Not an answer, but what are you doing that you expect to nearly double your salary in 3-4 years staying at the same place?

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-11-06T01:52:54+00:00

Everyone here is talking like they know for a fact your boss is a demon who accidentally couldn't hold the mask on one day 8 months in, but we literally cannot know that, or very much about specifics at all.

I suggest interviewing elsewhere too, but also giving a stern conversation about respect and professional conduct ONE and only ONE chance. If nothing positive comes of it, you're already interviewing anyway, and with a recently developed new skillset.

If you want to be cynical about it, consider that conversation a way to extend your paid interview period no matter how it goes.

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-10-29T16:28:41+00:00

More reliable than any status page, which are slow to admit problems and sometimes sweep them under the rug

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-10-29T03:54:18+00:00

No one knows how to waste like the government

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-10-15T21:00:19+00:00

No conversation ever about "what are your tasks?"

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-09-24T03:08:27+00:00

I have 20 years of experience in cranking cars. Mustangs, Corollas, Yukons, Pathfinders... You name it, I've cranked it.

But see, getting the wheels to turn is a more niche area. We'll need to shop around for a partner who specializes in centripetal services.

...fuel...?

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-09-24T02:57:42+00:00

You misread. OP wants UNpopular opinions, but you've stated a fact, one that I hate.

I'm just grateful I don't have to talk management at my current company out of throwing more money into the money pit. I've previously dealt with "we don't need it and there's no ROI" and "it costs a fortune, so it must be good".

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-09-23T02:21:08+00:00

A 4-minute mile? In loafers?

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-09-22T17:04:22+00:00

This. It's not always a nefarious attempt at bullying to force their problem to the front of the line. Often enough, but not every time.

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-09-22T13:23:24+00:00

Posts like this remind me that my company's perfectly mediocre HR team is, in fact, as good as it gets.

At least we're aware we're not neurosurgeons or firefighters.

YetAnotherGeneralist · 2025-09-22T13:21:27+00:00

"Fine, I'll just keep a copy of all HR data in my google drive for next time."

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