The worlds of computer science and rap don't often mix, and that's probably a good thing. But since the tech industry was built on innovation, we think Armand Navabi and Dan Maynes-Aminzade are a couple of guys who deserve a look--and a listen. Their innovation blends the world of PhD candidate in computer science with the rough and raunchy world of hard-core rap. The result is a sweetly groovin', code-rich, sometimes very non-PC music genre known as CS Gangsta Rap, aka
This white paper examines prevalent hacking tactics and the means for effectively battling them. We will also address best practices for implementing security to realize the full potential of available solutions.
Love it or hate it, digital rights management and software activation continue to permeate commercial software. Here, we sample several selections solely on technical merit—leaving the pros and cons to the pundits.
Sometimes the only way to track down security flaws such as buffer overflows is to roll up your sleeves and manually review the code. Robert outlines a process for manual review that's based on Safe-Secure C/C++.
