The Illustrated Primer

Author: Yaacov Apelbaum

The Maginot Line of Cyber Security

A fortress is an intuitive analogy for the enterprise but it is an overly hyped and misleading one. Beyond a few shared objectives such as parameter security, surveillance, and physical access to a facility, cyber security has little in common with traditional military fortifications.

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Is You is or is You Ain’t Ilhan Omar?

I’ve been asked by a number of people if the images seen in the video of the October 11 Minnesota riots that took place during President Trump’s rally show Ilhan Omar, Tim Mynett, and Isra Hirsi.

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Our Multi-Tiered Justice System

Balanced scales and unsheathed sword
You must judge fairly regardless of might,
Fairly apply justice in the eyes of the Lord
Penalty must be blind to privilege or right.

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Toxic Masculinity My Foot!

According to a UN Women rights report, a staggering 60%-70% of all married Palestinian women experience regular physical and physiological violence and abuse. What kind of hellhole society is this?

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The Salafi Style Guide

The majority media and academic coverage of the jihadi movement is often focused on polemic vs. apologetic arguments regarding the interpretation of Quranic verses. Ever since 9/11, when the word jihad has become a household word in the US and Europe. One major point of debate among the pundits is the practical characterization of the Salafi movement and how it differs from other Sunni streams.

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It’s All About Climate Change, Man!

So next time some celebrity tells you just how important climate change is, tell them that you would like to learn more about the subject when they invite you to use their private jet or yacht.

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