28 09, 2015
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Hacked – Are You Sure You’re Secure?

2021-11-24T09:42:37-05:00September 28th, 2015|

Hacked - Are you sure you're secure? Security has the been a hot topic lately.  As I’m writing this article I think about all of the recent events that we hear about impacting our daily lives such as: Hacks of OPM databases compromised 22.1 million people Experts warn 2015 could be 'Year of the Healthcare Hack - reuters.com' Cost of a Potential Blackout From Cybercrime: $1 Trillion - CNBC These headlines are really quite scary.  I’m certain that some, possibly many of you have experienced security issues first hand.

13 04, 2015
  • Get Your Tech On

DOCSIS Internet Security – internet security and recommended best practices Episode 11

2021-08-17T09:01:26-04:00April 13th, 2015|

DOCSIS Internet Security Episode 11 Brady Volpe was joined by John Downey, Dan Hegglin and Brian Wilson discussing the challenges cable operators face with DOCSIS internet security and recommended best practices they can follow to secure their networks from DDoS, DoS, DNS, High Value Targets and many more. More about Dan Hegglin of Cisco and Brain Wilson of Alcatel-Lucent Brian has been in the IT Security & Cable industry for just at 20 years. He started his career in the US Army in the Signal Corps and has worked since with many

20 08, 2012

DOCSIS Security | Mac Address Cloning

2021-08-18T10:07:01-04:00August 20th, 2012|

Theft of Service via Cloning DOCSIS Security - If only cloning your favorite pet was as easy as cloning a MAC address on a cable modem.  There are dozens of websites out there giving subscribers or hackers step by step instructions on how to clone a MAC address.  Each cable modem, regardless of brand, is uniquely identified by its Cable Modems ID, or MAC address - short for Media Access Control. This address is programmed into a writable memory address of the hardware in the cable modem, and is associated with a

6 08, 2012

DOCSIS Network Security | Theft of Service

2021-11-24T09:10:08-05:00August 6th, 2012|

DOCSIS Network Security - It Matters! My next few posts will focus on the security issues associated with DOCSIS networks including, but not limited to theft of service, uncapping modems, illegal wire-tapping by unauthorized citizens, viewing of operating internal network infrastructure and more.  These security issues are an increasing threat as the number of DOCSIS subscribers increase, economic drivers cause subscribers to reduce costs, and un-ethical web sites provide easy step-by-step solutions for how to hack your network.  While the posts will provide a reality check for everyone

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