Todd's Lensography

Computer Security 

Social Engineering

This lens is about how social engineering attacks are attempted against companies in order to gain access to computer system, data or other company assets. Social attacks are attacks which use employees as a way to gain unauthorized access and inform...

Physical Security

Securing the physical environment is a challenge but standards are being created to help with this effort. ISACA's COBIT framework covers the areas of site selection, physical security, controlling physical access, protecting against environmental fa...

Computer Network Secure?

Computer security.  With many people switching their systems to a broadband network, the need for computer security education has grown. This lens provides an overview of computer security topics as well as links to resources I use to keep the s...

Learn to Wardrive

Auditing wireless networks is a good way to start exploring wireless networks, their popularity and the risks associated with them. This lens provides information on wardriving and wireless network security. I learned a lot by obtaining my SANS GAWN-...

Computer Security Jump Bag

A Jump Bag is the term used to describe the bag or container holding all of the tools you need to appropriately respond to a computer security incident. The hard part is ensuring that the jump bag is ready to deploy at a moment's notice and that it w...

Recent Computer Security Lenses Added 

More on the way soon.

Penetration Testing

It is common to find companies using automated tools to complete a risk assessment of their computer assets and the services they provide. While there are great off the shelf tools, to truly understand existing risks an organization will often hire a...

Technology Lenses 

X10 Home Automation

Use X10 components to automate your home, improve security and save electricity. I have used X10 products over the past year and I am happy with the results. This lens is a general overview of the common x10 devices and how they are used. I hope to s...

Fear RFID

The use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is quickly growing and your privacy as well as your security will soon be at risk. The REAL ID Act was set into law in May 2005, framed as a way to improve the security of our country, although many di...

Macintosh Computers are Best!

It is time to buy another Mac. I have suffered with my Windows XP system for the past year, and I am tired of all of the problems ( security, memory errors, slow response, etc.) with this operating system and hardware. I now use a Mac...

Creativity 

How can we stay creative?

Creativity and the Creative Paradox

This a lens to honor Gordon MacKenzie the author of one of my favorite books on creativity, "Orbiting the Giant Hairball". Use this lens as a reference to review creative resources I have used to improve on my ability to be creative and add...

I like to build stuff to prove to myself that I am creative 

Model Rocket Competitions

Sport Rocketry, providing tips on how to compete in rocket competitions. I will show you where to get more information on the sport of model rocketry and let you know what is needed to get started and eventually compete in rocketry events. Building a...

Lego Robotics

Robots are everywhere, yeah! Many companies see the value in building robots for the home. iRobot is building hobby robots, vacuum robots, gutter cleaning robots and military robots.  My favorite robot is the Lego Mindstorms NXT robot and it is...

Make Wind Chimes

Build a Wind Chime, it's fast and easy! Wind chimes add a nice element to any home. I have mostly built my chimes from copper pipes or metal conduit and like the sound produced from these materials. I have listed many useful links below for building...

I like flying gliders, helicopter and kites. 

Maybe I was a bird in a past life (I'm getting better).

Helicopter & Glider Gift Flights

Flight training and aircraft ride gifts are unusual, and very special. My wife purchased a Helicopter discovery flight for me for Father's day and since I live close to the airport I was able to fly over my house. Most introductory flights also inclu...

Go Fly A Kite!

This lens explores the hobby of kite flying with links to where to buy kites, how kites are used for teaching, science and recreation. I find flying kites to be quite relaxing and enjoyable. Check for kite events in your area by checking the event ca...

Flight Simulators

This lens explores popular Flight Simulator software products. Microsoft's Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition, the FAA approved X-Plane and the open source Flight Gear products. I have taken glider flight instruction and flown in gliders many times bu...

People I Admire 

Michio Kaku

Michio Kaku has the great ability that Carl Sagan had, that of being able to explain complex scientific issues and research in a way that makes the topic understandable to the general public.

Peter Singer

"My work is based on the assumption that clarity and consistency in our moral thinking is likely, in the long run, to lead us to hold better views on ethical issues. " Peter Singer.

W. Edwards Deming

"Quality is everyone's responsibility." W.E. Deming

Bad Habits 

It takes someone else to let you know what your bad habits are.

Lego Maniac

I have been playing, building and learning from my Legos for many years. Legos make a perfect gift for kids, one which gets a lot of attention from them. Check out Lego's Architecture series because they are in great demand especially the "F...

Industrial Music

This lens is a new Plexo Lens, which means you can help make it better! I am starting this lens with a list of the Bands and songs that are in the genre labeled as industrial (EBM, Electronic, etc.) music. Pandora.com describes my music pre...

Coolest Muscle Car Ever

In 1970, Plymouth lured Richard Petty back to racing for Plymouth in NASCAR races by building the 1970 Road Runner Superbird. In the Disney Movie "Cars", Richard Petty plays "The King", a Road Runner Super Bird. The Superbird was...

My SquidVids 

Rocket Video Showcase

This lens contains movies of rocket launches. I am working on my Level 1 certification rocket and hopefully I can move on to Level II and beyond. The examples below are of both low and high power rockets.

Lego Movies

I am a fan of Lego. I have 2 robots and my kids and I have built many Star Wars, Mission to Mars, Bionicle and Exo Force kits.

Lego Nxt Robot Video Showcase

The Lego Mindstorms NXT robot kit can be used to create many wonderful robotic creations. Check out some of the videos below.

Odds and Ends 

The Most Wanted Toys

For 2009 it looks like toy companies are planning a lot of choices under the $20 mark given the economic downturn. The 50th Anniversary Barbie should be out. boys will like numerous Transformers. The buy home made products movement continues again th...

Best Science Fiction Movies

What are the best Science Fiction Movies that have been made? Share you opinion by organizing the lists below. I look forward to discovering movies I may not have seen yet. Serenity is a great, recent Science Fiction Movie. I also like Philip K....