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Field notes and considered takes on cybersecurity, infrastructure, virtualisation, enterprise architecture, technology leadership and governance, written from the point where board-level risk meets engineering reality.

Some pieces also appear on Substack.

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2026 · JUL 27

Cloud was a Mistake

A critical examination of the shift to cloud computing and its implications.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 24

Cryptomator: Secure Your Files in the Cloud

A quick look at how Cryptomator can protect your files in the cloud.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 20

IPv6 Security

IPv6 is already in your environment and a massive security risk.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 15

July Patch Tuesday

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday ships 570 fixes and 59 critical flaws, including three zero-days, a mandatory AD FS patch and a permanent Kerberos RC4 sunset for domain controllers.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 04

Get It Right First Time: Don't Worry About Mythos

The future risk is real, but the first answer is not exotic.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 04

CISSP Domain 8: Software Development Security

Integrating security into the software development lifecycle is essential for creating secure applications.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 04

CISSP Domain 7: Security Operations

Managing and maintaining security operations is essential for protecting an organization's assets.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 04

CISSP Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing

Evaluating and testing security measures is essential for identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring effectiveness.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 04

CISSP Domain 5: Identity and Access Management

Managing identity and access is crucial for maintaining a secure environment.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 04

CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security

Securing communication and network infrastructure is vital for protecting sensitive data.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 04

CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering

Designing and implementing secure systems is essential for protecting organizational assets.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 04

CISSP Domain 2: Asset Security

Protecting your organization's assets is a fundamental aspect of cybersecurity.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 04

CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

Understanding the fundamentals of security and risk management is essential for any cybersecurity professional.

Vishal Vashisht

2026 · JUL 04

Building a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness in Your Business

Building a culture of cybersecurity awareness in your business is crucial for maintaining a strong defense against evolving threats.

Vishal Vashisht