The Security Advocate

Scott Aurnou is computer security consultant based in New York, as well as an attorney, VP at SOHO Solutions, art aficionado, hockey goalie & rank amateur travel photographer. His blog, at http://www.thesecurityadvocate.com/, presents computer security issues and breaking news in plain language.

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Midtown Manhattan, night

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Rainy day...

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Bzzz...

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At the Chinese Scholar Garden

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The Mighty Stu

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A simple spring morning

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Computer Security Tip of the Week

What Is the Internet of Things (and What Risks Come with It)?

The "Internet of Things" has become an increasingly popular buzzphrase.  What is it and what risks can it pose to your safety? Webpages referenced in this video include: Secure Your Wi-Fi Router (it's What Connects You to the Internet)

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A cloudy afternoon at Bannerman Castle, on the Hudson River

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Pink orchids at the Botanical Garden

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A nice afternoon at Park Güell

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Show Off

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April morning, New York Botanical Garden

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Computer Security Tip of the Week

What Is Open Source Software?

Open source software is free and its underlying source code is available to the public to analyze, use or modify.  A number of popular programs are open source. Websites referenced in this video include: Linux Firefox KeePass TrueCrypt

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A quiet afternoon at the Japanese Garden, St. Louis

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Springtime in Brooklyn

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At the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

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A cloudy day at the Atomium, Brussels