Glossary of Terms bit – A bit is a binary digit. It is one digit in a base 2 number. It can have one of two values. These value are usually represented by the numbers zero (0) and one (1). IP – The Internet Protocol is a language computers use to communicate through networks. These …
At last week’s Refuse To Be A Victim class we had a brief discussion regarding passwords. During that talk I mentioned a tool called LastPass. This tool helps you to maintain a collection of complex passwords which are hard for attackers to obtain via “brute force”. It also helps you have a different password for …
Effective 9/1/17, MEI Security has relocated to 5 Cabot Place, Stoughton, MA, 02072
Lessons From Infosec, Martial Arts, Firearms, and Parenthood Hard work, Hard thoughts, Tough decisions, Immense Rewards Presented by Vik Solem at Source Boston 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vik Solem MEI Security, Inc. 630 Park Street Stoughton, MA 02072 Phone: 617-544-7233 E-mail: vsolem@meisecurity.com Stoughton, MA – May 18, 2017 – MEI Security, a specialist in Cyber Security and Physical Security Consulting for small and medium sized businesses and institutions today announces the hiring of Phil Barrows as Vice President …
MEI Security is sponsoring the New England Small Business Security Meetup. Join us in Stoughton on May 11 at 7:00 PM. This month we’ll have another presentation on security solutions (including free ones) for small to medium sized businesses. As always, there will be time before and after for open discussions. 7:00 – 7:15 : …
As promised, here are the slides from the talk that Pedro Marcano and I gave at BSides Boston on Saturday. I’ve provided both the slides and a copy with the notes pages. Security In S M L XL_v3.1 Security In S M L XL (with notes pages) The list of security solutions for small and …
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3/16/2017 by Stephen Lawson Consumers are wary of Smart homes that know too much
After nine years providing consulting and training services to customers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, MEI Security has moved into a new location with our very own dedicated training room. Our new address is 630 Park St, Stoughton, MA 02072 Stay tuned for more information about our grand opening celebration.
We’ve known for years that things like webcams and microphones can be used to spy on us and steal our passwords. Now that cool wearable device on your wrist can give attackers your PIN. Basically the movements of your hand can be recorded by the device and sent to an attacker for analysis. Looks like …
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