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  • The Foundation of Fatherhood: The Power of a Praying Dad
    by Jon
    May 7, 2026
    In the busy rhythm of school schedules, church activities, and the constant hum of family life, it’s easy to focus on the tangible… Read more: The Foundation of Fatherhood: The Power of a Praying Dad
  • GRC: The Strategic Engine of Modern Cybersecurity
    by Jon
    May 5, 2026
    In the world of cybersecurity, many people focus on the “cool” stuff: firewalls, ethical hacking, and threat hunting. But for a business to… Read more: GRC: The Strategic Engine of Modern Cybersecurity
  • Moving Beyond the Stereotypes: From Religious Hurt to Authentic Healing
    by Jon
    April 30, 2026
    For many of us, our understanding of faith is shaped not just by scripture, but by the culture of the churches we grow… Read more: Moving Beyond the Stereotypes: From Religious Hurt to Authentic Healing
  • Raising Resilient Daughters in a Digital Age: From Personal Connection to Legal Accountability
    by Jon
    April 24, 2026
    Modern parenting, particularly for dads, presents new challenges with teen girls facing mental health issues exacerbated by social media pressures. A legal ruling against tech giants highlights the dangers of addictive design, underscoring the importance of parental presence. Encouraging open communication and limiting social media use can provide essential support for daughters.
  • SSCP Day 17: Access at Your Fingertips: The Discretionary Power of DAC
    by Jon
    January 5, 2026
    In the world of authorization models, Discretionary Access Control (DAC) is the most common, flexible, and widely used model in commercial operating systems,… Read more: SSCP Day 17: Access at Your Fingertips: The Discretionary Power of DAC
  • SSCP Day 16: Security’s Straitjacket: Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
    by Jon
    January 4, 2026
    When discussing Authorization Models in SSCP Domain 2: Security Operations and Administration, we explore how systems decide what an authenticated user is allowed… Read more: SSCP Day 16: Security’s Straitjacket: Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
  • SSCP Day 15: Bridging Trust: Federated Identity and the Magic of SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
    by Jon
    January 3, 2026
    In today’s cloud-centric world, users rarely access applications that all belong to the same company. The core challenge is letting a user log… Read more: SSCP Day 15: Bridging Trust: Federated Identity and the Magic of SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
  • SSCP Day 14: Unbreakable Access: Multi-Factor Authentication and Defense-in-Depth
    by Jon
    January 2, 2026
    In modern security, relying on a single authentication method is a guaranteed failure. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is the principle that requires a user… Read more: SSCP Day 14: Unbreakable Access: Multi-Factor Authentication and Defense-in-Depth
  • SSCP Day 13: The Ultimate Key: Biometrics and the Power of “Something You Are”
    by Jon
    January 1, 2026
    Moving beyond simple secrets and physical tokens, biometric authentication represents the highest level of assurance in the security world. This is the “Something… Read more: SSCP Day 13: The Ultimate Key: Biometrics and the Power of “Something You Are”
  • SSCP Day 12: Physical Proof: Tokens, Smart Cards, and the Power of “Something You Have”
    by Jon
    December 31, 2025
    As we move past the vulnerability of passwords, we encounter the second, more robust authentication factor: Something You Have. This factor ensures that… Read more: SSCP Day 12: Physical Proof: Tokens, Smart Cards, and the Power of “Something You Have”
  • From the Server Room to the Living Room: Why I’ve Gone All-In on Linux
    by Jon
    December 30, 2025
    There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when professional curiosity meets personal passion. Recently, I’ve been diving deep into the world of… Read more: From the Server Room to the Living Room: Why I’ve Gone All-In on Linux
  • SSCP Day 11: The Foundation of Identity: Passwords and Best Practices
    by Jon
    December 30, 2025
    In SSCP Domain 2: Security Operations and Administration, we dive into the technical controls used to manage access. The simplest and most universal… Read more: SSCP Day 11: The Foundation of Identity: Passwords and Best Practices
  • SSCP Day 10: Practice Test
    by Jon
    December 29, 2025
    SSCP Domain 1 Practice Quiz SSCP Domain 1 Practice Security Operations and Administration (10 Questions) Loading question… Next Question → Quiz Complete! Restart… Read more: SSCP Day 10: Practice Test
  • SSCP Day 9: The Security Hierarchy: Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines
    by Jon
    December 28, 2025
    In cybersecurity, the success of any technical control—from firewall rules to encryption keys—is predicated on clear documentation. Documentation is the administrative control (Domain… Read more: SSCP Day 9: The Security Hierarchy: Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines
  • SSCP Day 8: Keeping the Lights On: Environmental Controls
    by Jon
    December 27, 2025
    Security isn’t just about preventing hackers; it’s also about preventing disasters. Environmental Controls—a critical component of Physical Security in SSCP Domain 1—are the… Read more: SSCP Day 8: Keeping the Lights On: Environmental Controls
  • SSCP Day 7: Beyond the Lock: Physical Security and Access Controls
    by Jon
    December 26, 2025
    In cybersecurity, the digital perimeter often gets all the attention, but the simplest breach often starts with a physical lapse. Physical Security—specifically Site… Read more: SSCP Day 7: Beyond the Lock: Physical Security and Access Controls
  • SSCP Day 6: Guarding the Physical Data: Media Protection
    by Jon
    December 25, 2025
    The focus of cybersecurity often lies on digital controls—firewalls and cloud encryption. However, the data stored on physical media (USB drives, backup tapes,… Read more: SSCP Day 6: Guarding the Physical Data: Media Protection
  • SSCP Day 5: Out with the Old, Securely: Lifecycle Management and Disposal
    by Jon
    December 24, 2025
    Once an asset has been identified and classified, the security work shifts to managing it through its entire lifespan—and most critically, its death.… Read more: SSCP Day 5: Out with the Old, Securely: Lifecycle Management and Disposal
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    SSCP Day 4: Securing What You Own: Asset Management
    by Jon
    December 23, 2025
    Before you can protect your data, you must know where it lives. The Asset Management process is the foundational administrative control (Domain 1)… Read more: SSCP Day 4: Securing What You Own: Asset Management
  • Seeing the Season with New Eyes: Reflections on “Christmas: The Things We May Have Missed”
    by Jon
    December 23, 2025
    The reflection on “Christmas: The Things We May Have Missed” uncovers the often overlooked aspects of the Nativity story, emphasizing God’s intentionality in every detail. The nine-day devotional encourages a deeper understanding of Christmas beyond commercialism, inviting readers to recognize the miraculous nature of the Incarnation and find gratitude in unexpected moments.

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