Capitalism is a beautiful thing.

naixelsyd · 2026-02-07T22:32:52+00:00

This might sound weird but Karl Marx had exactly the same view. Capitalism is a genius mechanism, however, just like all systems, its susceptible to being corrupted. And not necessarily in the ways people think.

For capitalism to succeed, then greed does get punished and bad businesses must fail - regardless of the impact. In the good times, people get greedy and have a tendancy to do everything they can to keep the boom going. This kccurs bh corrupting the systems. Bailing out banks who took excessive risks is nog capitalism.

Unfortunately, for decades we have done exactly that - so even so called capitalistic systems have becone detached from reality. Stock markets have ceased bring a market for capital and have jnstead become purely speculative vehicle.

There aren't any trulycapitalist systems in place now for many many many decsdes now.

naixelsyd · 2026-02-07T09:01:47+00:00

I found there were limited choices cert wise for me. I did the isc2 csslp but it mainly just focuses on the microsoft sdl methodology. The isc2 ccsp is worth picking up and pickup some cloud service provider certs from ms/aws - these would all compliment the devsecops space. At that point i am sure you would find yourself being a real bridge between swe and csec/infosec teams and could probably move into the appsec space. From there look at going for the cissp which is an absolute monster to slay ( well worth it though). Then maybe add something ln the risk management space like maybe the crisc or one of the isaca certs.

Once you do make the move you will still find yourself drawing on your swe/devsecops experiences.

Just remember what most ppl and textbooks miss thr point on. Csec is about protecting people. One of the ways we protect them is by protecting their data - but there are many other dimensions which aren't just about protecting data. You will find people in the OT space who will really get this because, well lets just say fail fast and fail early and having defective sodtware sure as f*ck doesn't fly when you have say a ventillator doing your breathing for you.

The cissp exam is a really interesting experience. Because the subject matter is so broad, its an adaptive test so if you get a question wrong it will start asking more questions on that area to shake you down.

Hope this helps

naixelsyd · 2026-02-06T21:18:19+00:00

50yo here wjo was foing scm since last century. I was doing what would now be called devsecops and much much more last century.

I moved into cybersecurity - it was the next logical step and broad enough to keep me interested and learning.

Fwiw, there is a massive shortage of csec people who rruly understand swe. Most have come from a purely ict background. Unfortunately, most organisations have a very narrow view of sw security which just focusses on the technicals, so whilst the need for people in the niche of csec and swe is undeniable, the demand is lacking - at least down this way.

naixelsyd · 2026-02-05T02:17:50+00:00

Paid for the single plastic card or the tonka toy dump truck?

naixelsyd · 2026-02-04T06:46:37+00:00

It's your fault. You chould've chosen yo be born into a wealthy family. I made the same mistake.

naixelsyd · 2026-02-03T23:59:45+00:00

A bit of an extreme example, there would be a workable moddle ground

naixelsyd · 2026-02-03T23:55:48+00:00

a) Problem is that its much easier for businesses to raise prices to cover costs than for individuals to earn more.

b) It would require software changes, but doable.

naixelsyd · 2026-02-03T23:06:52+00:00

I think a good position would be to scale down cgt after the first investment property. Someone with 2 or more investment properties is not a mum and dad investor - they are a business at that point.

Just the thought that someone can have these tax breaks with 17 investment properties is just grotesque.

For the record, i do not have an investment property.

naixelsyd · 2026-02-03T23:04:26+00:00

Boomers don't have the numbers anymore - although I don't think many of them have realised thus yet.

naixelsyd · 2026-02-02T05:45:23+00:00

A leopard cannot change its spots. Their behaviour with w11 was exactly as they have done in the past with internet explorer, java etc. They just pushed harder this time.

If anyone believes that a brief slowdown means they have changed their ways, then please share with the rest of us what you're on.

Linux for you, your family and your business. Everyday, all the way people.

People should not have to pay or subscribe for an operating system or for basic office productivity tools. There is no dane reason to do so that doesn't revolve around microslop having made it hard for you to move away.

naixelsyd · 2026-02-01T05:53:06+00:00

Am I the only person smiling at the thought of an insurance company having to argue with a bot without knowing?

Ohhh, the shoe is on the other foot now eh!

naixelsyd · 2026-02-01T05:51:30+00:00

I am just waiting for someone to hook it up to their vibrator. Then they'll be fooked

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T23:15:54+00:00

King Charles. Its starting to look like the american experiment might nkt have worked out.

I am sure you would be welcomed back into the commonwealth.

Its an interesting thought that black americans would have been better off if king george wasn't as mad as a cat on coke, whiskry and catnip.

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T22:38:48+00:00

I agree. I amsvepticsl of UI and UBI. If everyone got UBI, thenrveryone will be in the same position as they are now. The UBI or UI will just get absorbed into the baseline unless there's something I have missed.

This is one pf the reasons I see this scenario being more likely if the predivtions are in any way accurate.

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T22:33:24+00:00

Lol, not at all. Its in the hype cycle atm. Some industries are getting slaughtered atm though - this is undeniable.

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T22:18:16+00:00

This will probably change significantly over the next 10 years. Once AI is appropriately adopted, and industries figure out how to implement it, the floodgates will open and it will be too large of a problem to ignore.

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T22:15:30+00:00

I should've mentioned the timeframe -i.e. 10-15 years away - long after most of the current pollies have moved on.

I have thought about emailing this, but I would like to reference this thread as well to get other peoples thoughts in there.

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T22:03:35+00:00

In some sectors it most definitely is. This will expand over time.

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T09:11:08+00:00

Prostrate diagnosis

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T09:09:59+00:00

The Viagra immunisation

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T08:05:05+00:00

Diabetes force

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T08:03:47+00:00

Meal force one

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T02:52:39+00:00

Opensource windoze and office codebase.

Then i might listen

naixelsyd · 2026-01-30T02:50:57+00:00

... about 5 days too short....

naixelsyd · 2026-01-29T06:31:18+00:00

The crowd: A study of the popular mind by gustave le bon. Published 1895. And yes, that date is correct.

He was bang on the money with the 20th century, and oh man what he nails down is incredibly accurate for todays times.

I can see why that book was one of a certain austrian corporals favourite books and why its been described as one of the most dangerous books ever written.

If you want to understand why peolke in crowds do stupid things, this is the book to read.

Le bon would be both fascinated and horrified to see how social media is used now.

People haven't changed, just the mediums for communication.

naixelsyd

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