A Rough Patch for Patches
Between a BitLocker bypass, an actively exploited Chrome flaw, and Microsoft's messy disclosure process, the usual 'just patch it' advice is not enough anymore. Here is what actually matters.
Ed Brownlee
CTO | N2CON
Ed Brownlee serves as CTO at N2CON, architecting technical solutions across security, disaster recovery, and infrastructure. With decades of experience spanning Compaq/HP, IBM, and complex recovery environments, he has a rare ability to see how all the pieces must fit together for long-term stability.
Clients value Ed’s steady, big-picture approach and his belief that everything he touches should be built as if his name will be on it for the next 20 years. He works as a true partner — helping organizations avoid repeated problems, make sensible technology decisions, and maintain continuity with the same senior team over many years.
Microsoft Left the Side Door Open
If phishing and scam email seems to be slipping through in Microsoft 365, the problem may not just be user behavior. For years, Direct Send left a path where failed email authentication did not reliably turn into rejection or quarantine.
Browsers Are Their Own Security Stack Now
Why modern browser risk is less about one headline exploit and more about under-managed extensions, sessions, encrypted traffic blind spots, and inconsistent browser policy.
Who's Certifying You?
The Delve scandal is a wake-up call: compliance certifications are only as good as the people behind them, and you're still responsible either way.
Cloud Trust Is Still Trust
When federal reviewers can't verify how Microsoft encrypts data in transit, it's a reminder that cloud adoption means accepting someone else's risk profile.
Identity Is the New Perimeter
The threat landscape has fundamentally shifted. AV still matters, but identity protection is where the real battle is fought now.
AI Governance: Unlocking Benefits While Avoiding Disasters
AI offers incredible productivity gains, but without proper governance, it can amplify disasters instead of solving problems. Here's how to get the benefits without the breakdowns.
The Data Migration Trap: Why You Can't Just 'Move and Delete'
Moving from an on-prem server to SharePoint seems simple—until you realize all the interlinked pieces that have to come with it.
A Rough Year for Edge Security
The last 12 months have exposed some serious holes in firewalls, VPNs, and SD-WAN equipment. Here's what IT teams need to know.