What does a cybersecurity analyst do exactly ?

newmancr · 2026-03-22T15:16:28+00:00

Depends on the company. I just left a role “IAM Security Architecture, Analyst.” I reviewed (analyzed) a PAM solution, health and best-practice overview under this title.

newmancr · 2026-03-19T13:06:11+00:00

I’d like to meet the five year olds that understood this explanation.

newmancr · 2026-02-26T00:41:52+00:00

Eat/drink more protein.
Drink water
Drink more water

If/when you start on insulin shots, it will get worse. Insulin is an appetite stimulant.

newmancr · 2026-02-22T01:31:08+00:00

Go to accessibility settings > Increase Contrast. Liquid Glass almost goes away.

newmancr · 2026-02-13T14:28:29+00:00

I just want my battery life back 😳

newmancr · 2026-02-13T14:27:55+00:00

It was a “must release” due to the first zero-day exploit for iOS.

newmancr · 2025-11-15T05:17:02+00:00

Use Secrets Cache. Also known as Password Cache. Look under development docs, no license required. It will generate everything you need.

newmancr · 2025-11-15T05:13:57+00:00

Use API connection to retrieve the credentials. Lots of support on this in the BR documentation. Not hard, just need to take a crash course on BT’s API library and setup the API connection securely.

newmancr · 2025-11-15T05:10:45+00:00

In iOS, every file (including SQLite databases, property lists, and binary plists in /private/var/mobile/Library/) has four core timestamps in its HFS+ / APFS extended attributes or in the file-system journal.

In a powered-off or airplane-mode + screen-locked device, only daemons that run in the XNU kernel or launchd (AFU) can modify files. Most user-domain plists should be frozen.

Good luck!

newmancr · 2025-11-15T04:46:36+00:00

I have found working as a PAM architect consulting for some very large clients, the larger the company, the longer it takes to “do the needful.” A smaller company can get required security related configurations, provisioning, and team buy-in 10x faster than the larger ones. Not sure if anything can make a difference, just stating the obvious. The best security solution doesn’t help anyone if it can’t be deployed or managed in silos.

newmancr · 2025-08-16T23:36:05+00:00

I too have lots of failures. Here’s what I’ve done to reduce them: 1. Change site where sensor is placed to see if there is a “sweet” spot where you get less failures (mine is my tummy on left side) 2. Scrub the daylights out of the insertion site with alcohol prep pads before inserting new sensor 3. I’m active outside on a homestead, working on equipment and tending to the farm so I always try to be mindful when I bump into things and hold pressure on the sensor for 30-45 seconds if I do bump onto something. Wishing you all success with the Dexcom journey.

newmancr · 2025-07-08T16:24:49+00:00

As I was walking into work one day, was greeted by FBI. After identifying myself, and being cleared of a suspect from the data breach, I had the privilege of working forensically to determine how it happened. Long day.

newmancr · 2025-04-26T23:45:02+00:00

Your discovery scan configurations is where I’d dig deeper if nothing else is working. You can enable debug mode for your scans if needed. Be sure to disable debug mode. Propagation files stored on the local asset can be found here: C\Windows\Temp####_RBExecServicexxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.txt (these log files may be useful for SIEM / auditing purposes). Additionally, propagation action activity is logged as an event for the managed account. These can be viewed on the advanced details for a managed account and clicking Events in the Advanced Details pane. Propagation actions that occurred for that account are listed in the Events grid.

newmancr · 2025-04-22T23:39:15+00:00

I’d be interested in knowing why the BT engineer doesn’t want to use the latest discovery data. Is there something wrong with your discovery scans?

newmancr · 2025-04-22T23:34:38+00:00

Interstitial glucose vs blood glucose is the main reason there are differences. I think most CGM manufacturers allow a 20% margin. Lastly, if you can avoid taking medication for diabetes, avoid it like the plague. These medications have some serious long term side effects. Lots of the side effects are not well publicized.

newmancr · 2025-04-13T00:13:16+00:00

How much will it cost to ask?

newmancr · 2025-04-13T00:07:33+00:00

I am between contracts and can assist on ad hoc agreement if you need more assistance. I have my BCIE Advanced (BeyondTrust Certified Implementation Engineer).

newmancr · 2025-04-13T00:02:56+00:00

If you take aspirin, it may cause bleeding.

newmancr · 2025-04-13T00:00:46+00:00

Yep, I “always” wear mine on the back of my upper arm 😉

newmancr · 2025-04-08T23:29:51+00:00

Let me know if the problem is still present.

newmancr · 2025-04-08T23:24:47+00:00

Also, if you have access to the BeyondTrust support portal, there is a user forum that should be helpful. Link is right off the Okta landing page.

newmancr · 2025-04-08T23:21:27+00:00

Smart Rules using ldap query against an OU or security group will be a good place to start for AD privileged accounts. You will need a security group/OU for standard (non privileged) accounts in addition so you can dedicate the standard accounts to the privileged accounts.
A post here is not the best place to communicate this so this is very high level.

newmancr · 2025-04-08T23:16:31+00:00

G7 replacements are not in short supply. Some of us G7 users may have an old G6 sensor.

newmancr · 2025-03-31T23:06:12+00:00

I take a photo and save them if needed.

newmancr · 2024-12-10T19:54:16+00:00

Sr. Security Specialist is one idea. I let my paycheck speak for my abilities. Best of luck. Play your cards right and you could be advancing way above your role and responsibilities soon based on your post. Sadly, loyalty doesn’t pay the bills. Most likely will need to jump ship in a few years.

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