Exploring Unsecured S3 Buckets

Security misconfiguration is one of the most significant causes of data leakage. It's listed in the OWASP Top Ten at #6 and one of the clearest examples can be seen with unsecured S3 buckets. Amazon's Simple Storage Service, S3 for short, is a web…

By Ashley Burton

Joining the Nitrokey Community Programme

I first came across Nitrokey as a provider of U2F USB sticks, little hardware devices that authenticate users with a physical device. The idea there is that you can use this physical device as part of a multifactor authentication process to strengthen your security.

By Ashley Burton

Learning

I'm a huge believer in continual improvement, and of pushing yourself whether it be within your work life or outside of it. I've created this page to collate the various course completions, achievements, etc. as a form of accountability, a public view into what…

By Ashley Burton

What is a Hardware Security Module?

A great deal of the way that we interact with the world in our daily lives relies on security. We need to be able to trust that the information we receive is secure and that our personal data remains private. This need for trust…

By Ashley Burton

About

Hi, I'm Ash. I'm an IT Professional with a passion for information security, data science and customer experience technology. My professional life sees me mixing product management, solution design, technical architecture, sales, marketing, public speaking, data analysis, troubleshooting and (very) occasionally getting my hands…

By Ashley Burton