Category: InfoSec
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AI’s Ascendancy: Harmonizing Technological Flow with Taoist Wisdom Across Sectors
As we step deeper into 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) continues its inexorable rise, permeating every facet of society with transformative potential. From security fortifications to educational innovations, AI’s integration offers efficiency and insight, yet it surfaces profound challenges that demand mindful navigation. The Tao Te Ching urges us to “act without action” (wu wei), embracing…
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Taoism, the Pitfalls of Active Laziness, and Effortless Effort in Security
In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, where efficiency can mean the difference between safety and breach, the ancient philosophy of Taoism offers valuable insights. However, the concept of “active laziness”—when interpreted as being perpetually busy yet accomplishing little—can undermine security efforts. Paired with “effortless effort” (or wu wei), as explored in the What’s This Tao…
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Resilience Against Social Engineering: Lessons from the Tao
In a world where trust is both a virtue and a vulnerability, social engineering—manipulating people to divulge sensitive information or perform actions—poses a constant threat. From phishing emails to sophisticated pretexting, these tactics exploit human nature. The Tao Te Ching, attributed to Lao Tzu, offers timeless wisdom for building resilience against such deception. Chapter 54,…
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Tao in the Machine
Information security is a term used to describe the practice of protecting information from unauthorized access, use, modification, destruction, or disclosure. It is also known as cybersecurity. Taoism, on the other hand, is an ancient Chinese philosophy that promotes harmony, balance, and acceptance of the natural world. Despite their apparent differences, Taoism and information security…
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Cyber Security Awareness Month
As mentioned in my bio I am a information security professional by trade. I won’t go into details on where I work or how I do what I do in this post, but I will mention that this month is Cyber Security Awareness Month. This month we should reflect upon our security practices, shore up…
The Half-assed Taoist 