Archive for August, 2006

IP Info

Posted by Johan Cyprich on 28 Aug 2006 | Tagged as: Applications

This utility displays the computer name and its IP. You can get this information by going to the command prompt and typing ipconfig, but I wanted something that I could use from the Windows desktop.
You can download it by clicking here.

Touch Utility

Posted by Johan Cyprich on 28 Aug 2006 | Tagged as: Applications

Sets the date and time of a file.
touch file year month day hour minutes seconds
file = any windows filename and can include full path
year = 4 digit year
month = 1 to 12
day = 1 to 31
hour = 0 to 23
minutes = 0 to 59
seconds = 0 to 59
You can download the file by clicking here.

An Introduction to Social Engineering

Posted by Johan Cyprich on 21 Aug 2006 | Tagged as: Security

“You could spend a fortune purchasing technology and services … and your network infrastructure could still remain vulnerable to old fashioned manipulation. … If your goal is to protect your network, you can not rely on technology alone.”
Kevin Mitnick, “My First RSA Conference”

A common perception of a hacker is that of an individual who [...]

How Software Is Developed

Posted by Johan Cyprich on 20 Aug 2006 | Tagged as: Humour

This comic has been circulating on the Internet for a while. It takes a humourous look at how software is developed. What is shown is the need for creating well defined requirements specifications for each project. Clearly defined goals, approved by the customer, will lead to a successful software application.
You can view the comic by [...]