Dana Epp - Mirror of his SilverStr Blog

How trustworthy can OpenID be if the developers of it like SixApart themselves don't trust it?

2008-06-22T21:57:06Z

For years I have been a fan of OpenID . I like the concept of a single digital identity to be used across the Internet, and I think the people behind the project has some great ideas. At the same time, I have felt it wasn't ready for prime time. Back Read More......(read more)

Mark Russinovich and boundaries... are we missing a key aspect of existing security technology in Windows?

2008-04-17T08:11:43Z

So today I got to sit in a session where Mark spent time reviewing the whole aspect of security boundaries in Windows. This isn't a new talk, and is actually one I originally saw at last year's MVP Summit. But its always fun to watch his demos Read More......(read more)

Microsoft, can you please cross-breed TAM and your internal TM tools

2008-04-16T08:35:47Z

Been very busy lately. Had no chance to blog, or have any sense of order and time for myself. Last week was RSA Conference, as well as The Microsoft Strategic Architects Summit. This week its the Microsoft MVP summit in Seattle. Then to Dallas for the Read More......(read more)

MSDN Ignite Security Conference - My "Thinking like a Hacker" slidedeck

2008-01-29T18:15:07Z

So it's been fun today. I have been a speaker at the Ignite MSDN Virtual Security Conference presenting to a few hundred developers interested in secure software development. I presented on how to "Think like a Hacker", where I discuss the Read More......(read more)

Stop it! Can we stop with everyone being OpenID providers, and start being more consumers?

2008-01-17T17:16:16Z

So everyone is a buzz that Yahoo announced that it is now joining the OpenID craze. At the end of the month you will be able to visit openid.yahoo.com and set your Yahoo account to sign into other sites that support OpenID. Sounds great. Anyone tried Read More......(read more)

Know of an inexpensive ASP.NET module that can collect SCORM results from Camtasia?

2008-01-15T00:09:48Z

Hey guys, If any of you out there know of a really inexpensive ASP.NET module that will collect quiz results via SCORM, can you please drop me a line at dana@vulscan.com ? I want to be able to collect the quiz results from Camtasia Studio output for use Read More......(read more)

Find your bandwidth in Vista really slow? Here is a simple hack for you.

2008-01-14T19:56:02Z

So, since the beginning of beta testing on Vista I have always found the new TCP stack to be overly hyped, and rarely with the performance you would expect. Charlie and I have always hacked the registry to turn off autotuning, TCP Chimney and Receive Read More......(read more)

The Lone Server Story

2008-01-09T22:47:37Z

I got a chuckle off of the Lone Windows Server 2003 story. Check it out . More info here . Read More......(read more)

RSA restructuring within EMC causes layoffs. Are you one of the employees affected? Then read this!

2008-01-09T16:01:21Z

Recently EWeek pointed out that RSA reported that they would be laying off up to 1,250 people globally in their research and sales teams as part of the EMC restructuring. I don't normally talk about business on my personal blog, but this seemed like Read More......(read more)

Awarded with the Windows Security MVP designation for another year!

2008-01-02T06:18:33Z

Happy New Years everyone! For a third year in a row I have been given the MVP Award from Microsoft. I am in good company . Looking back in the last year it's been really fun. I have spoken in the community from Microsoft's campus in Redmond all Read More......(read more)

Production Virtualization for SMB

2007-12-31T21:39:25Z

I'm a big fan of virtualization. Most of you know that. But you probably don't know that we use SBS + SCVMM together very successfully around here. Recently I wrote a post over on Microsoft Canada's TechNet IT Pro blog about Production Virtualization Read More......(read more)

Bloglines DOESN'T suck. The dynamics and power of WOM and blogging

2007-12-28T21:36:41Z

I love my circle of influence. I am friends with some amazing people, with influence across many gambits. And that circle reminds me why word of mouth, combined with blogging goes a long way in the way we live each and every day. Only yesterday I blogged Read More......(read more)

The battle between Bloglines and Robert Scoble's feed. Enough already!

2007-12-27T19:42:59Z

Ok, I don't know if it's Bloglines or Robert Scoble's feed, but the duplication has to STOP already. Or I will be forced to unsubscribe from Scobleizer. Robert, Bloglines says it's not them... so I am turning to you. Every time you post Read More......(read more)

You really think that can stop me? Another example of secuity through obscurity which is futile.

2007-12-09T06:49:18Z

So the last few nights I have been doing a bit of research on AJAX UX, where I came across a site that I found interesting. I went to "View Source" to see how they were doing something and the darn thing wouldn't let me, with some progammer's Read More......(read more)

Don't waste your time renaming the Administrator account in Windows

2007-12-03T00:18:43Z

There has been a LOT of recent attack attempts against Windows Server when it comes Terminal Services logins, and many communities I belong to are all in arms on how best to protect themselves against this. First off, some people have been recommending Read More......(read more)

Windows Meeting Space rocks!

2007-11-11T23:09:31Z

As many of you know who communicate with me on a semi-regular basis, I have been SWAMPED for the last few months. With the move into the new office and the new hires, it's been difficult to find any time to talk tech, never mind blog. But I really Read More......(read more)

Lest we forget.

2007-11-11T17:58:11Z

Let us never forget the ultimate sacrifice made so we could live free. Chimo. Read More......(read more)

Psssst..............................................................................

2007-10-13T01:41:34Z

char msg[] = {87,101,39,114,101,32,72,105,114,105,110,103,0}; byte [] reqIn = {90,104,102,103,32,120,97,98,106,32,80,32,80,35}; string reqOut = ROT13.Decrypt( reqIn ); iwannawork@scorpionsoft.com Read More......(read more)

Bringing the Power of the .NET Framework to Your Existing Application

2007-09-16T21:23:50Z

Developer Night in Canada (DNIC) III Bringing the Power of the .NET Framework to Your Existing Application For the past few years, youve heard a lot about the .NET Framework and the development platform it provides to foster innovation. Meanwhile, Read More......(read more)

Windows Live now supports Information Cards

2007-08-29T08:14:24Z

Yahoo! Microsoft is finally eating its own dogfood when it comes to identity and access control for the masses!!! You can now login to your Windows Live account using an Information Card. Notice the dropdown now has "Information Card" as an Read More......(read more)