hacks4pancakes

hacks4pancakes, 6 months ago to random

I know I’ve said this before, but as someone who goes into industrial process environments a lot, the lack in of decent ppe, especially FR gear, that properly and safely fits feminine bodies is a frigging travesty. It’s one of those things that actually leads to a culture of poor safety, because nobody really talks about it - guys typically don’t think about people wearing a bra or hairpins and how they could melt to a person in an industrial accident, and women feel like they have to shut up and be one of the guys. And almost everything that fits better requires a lengthy online order from backstock.

Anyway if you are planning on working in that space and aren’t a men’s size M-XXL like nearly all the gear, I’m always available to talk.

hacks4pancakes, 7 months ago to random

ICYMI Apparently the new tactic by seedy techbro IT conferences is to just make fake women influencer accounts and profiles to make it look like their events have women speakers and attendees, lol. #FakeGate h/t @rayredacted

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hacks4pancakes, 7 months ago to random

We took this photo of the burbsec crew today n it looks like we are starting a mafia

hacks4pancakes, 8 months ago to random

People who live in the city proper in #Chicago reaalllly underestimate how much fun and how much good trouble you can get in in the near #Chicagland suburbs. I have never had a problem with either of those things. If you tell me that you can’t find good food, good cocktails or good entertainment - or even good places open late, you are not trying hard enough or honesty just have a bad attitude. Because I go to both.

Some Auntie Lesley Chicago suburb recommendations:

I HAVE TO GO INTO THE CITY TO GET GOOD CRAFT COCKTAILS:
Northcott Liquorette
Subourbon
Common Good
Lilac Lounge
Maize & Mash

AND STAND IN LINE FOR THREE DOTS:
Hala Kahiki
Standard Meadery & Honeybee Tiki

EVERYTHING CLOSES EARLY IN THE SUBURBS (just a few chains):
Anyways
Bar Louie
Stonewood
Millers Ale House

Microbreweries (just a few rock stars):
Alter
Church Street
Lunar
More
Elmhurst
Noon Whistle
Phase Three

I WANT TO DO STUFF (sign up for the damn mailing list or Facebook page)
Oak Brook Artisan Market
Pretty much the entire city of Elgin, they are insane
Cantigny night events
Hollywood Boulevard
Morton Arboretum
Glen Ellyn French market
Naper Settlement
Matrix Venue Naperville
Brookfield Zoo
Mitsuwa Marketplace
King Spa Niles & Super H Mart
PFlag
Rails 2 Trails
Ravinia
Brauer House
Pretty much all the forest preserves with boats for rent
Blackwell Archery Range
Lizzardo Museum of Lapidary Art
Will / Kane / DuPage County Fairgrounds events calendar
North Central College Theater
College of DuPage Theater
Concordia University Band

THERE IS NO GOOD FOOD IN THE SUBURBS
Sushi Ukai
Maize & Mash
More Brewing
Chicago Prime
Gibsons
92 Town
Vie
Fonda Cantina
Bonchon
Asian Noodle House
Ramen House Sinchan
Savory Crust
Meson Sabika
Chef Ping
Bombay Chopsticks
Gene & Judes
Johnnies

I WANT TO DO NERD SHIT
Windycon
Chicago TARDIS
Games Plus
Wandering Dragon Games Shop
Anime Central
Capricon
Fan Expo
Workshop 88
BurbSec
Naperville Astronomical Association
Microcenter
Galloping Ghost

THERE IS NOWHERE TO JUST SHOP AND HANG OUT
Naperville Riverwalk
Downtown Glen Ellyn
Oak Brook Mall

List certainly not comprehensive. Enjoy.

It is your fault if you are bored and these are accessible to you.

deadbeefmonster, 8 months ago to random

Well that was kinda lame. I replied to @malwaretech on LinkedIn, referencing a joke he made on LinkedIn not long prior about quoting yourself in a screenshot and posting on Linked with a ton of text and self promotion, and he replies “You OK?"

Guess I am not allowed to play in that sandbox? Shitty response and the only response from him on the thread.

hacks4pancakes, 8 months ago to random

Phew… Jerry reminded me I haven’t been on Twitter for a year now. I wonder how much longer people will still be like, “I follow your Twitter!!!!!!”

hacks4pancakes, 8 months ago to random

I had a mentoring session last night with a poc I’ve been working with who went to his first local cybersecurity con, recently. He had such a bad experience with people being cliquey there and ignoring him that he’s ready to stop trying to get into the industry. 😥😰 I knew there are some cultural issues at that con and area but had no idea they were so bad, and encouraged him to maybe look at other cities in the US and their cons. Pitch your city’s infosec community and scene and I’ll share with him?

hacks4pancakes, 9 months ago to random

The Venn diagram of terrible cybersecurity products and products that have very large and expensive signs in or near airports is almost a circle. Like an amazing 97%. If you don’t think it’s you, it’s you.

hacks4pancakes, 9 months ago to random

I guess Mastodon has made it, because the vaguely mistargeted DMs asking me to do stuff and getting mad when I say that’s not something I do with my reach have started… well, more upside than downside.

hacks4pancakes, 9 months ago to random

I just turned on AirPod noise cancellation for the first time at the airport holy shit I don’t know how I feel about this

hacks4pancakes, 9 months ago to random

I feel so soap-boxy lately, maybe because I’m teaching a class, but here’s another kernel of truth I’ll throw at y’all about communities:

If you are trying to get new people,especially diverse people and young people into your hobby, and your first reaction is to show off your really expensive kit and say how much it cost, you are gatekeeping mega mode, even if you’re just trying to share your interest. Nobody wants to hear there is a $1500 (or $5000) barrier to entry to their new hobby. It’s demoralizing, not educational, and they’re just gonna leave.

Happens in bicycles, drones, photography, astronomy, gaming, marksmanship… you name it, there’s a rich older white dude ready to show off his six grand investment in a hobby to a college student with a three digit bank account.

hacks4pancakes, 10 months ago to random

Reminder that I’ll be speaking and also working the career village at @BlueTeamCon this upcoming weekend in Chicago; don’t complain I didn’t tell y’all where you could see me or get 1:1 career or resume help! #Chicago #cybersecurity