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2023 Diamond Stadium Updates & Renovations
Last season saw the Lake Elsinore Storm’s first no-hitter, multiple stadium sellouts, incredible promotional days, and most impactfully, the first Cal League Championship since 2011. With this immense success and due to the support of the incredible fans and community in Lake Elsinore, this off-season has seen a multitude of changes inside the ballpark. The first and most prominent change comes in the form of an entirely new structure above Thunder’s Mountain (the hill).
3 Top Tools for Defending Against Phishing Attacks
Phishing emails are now skating past traditional defenses. Justin Jett, director of audit and compliance at Plixer, discusses what to do about it. Even with the most sophisticated email scanning and phishing detection system available, phishing emails are still a very common intrusion vector for cybercriminals to use to introduce malware, including ransomware, to a business’ network.
Tooling Network Detection & Response for Ransomware
Justin Jett, director of audit and compliance at Plixer, discusses how to effectively use network flow data in the fight against ransomware. Everywhere you look, there are new reports coming out about ransomware. And cybercriminals are becoming more aggressive, demanding even more in ransom payments than ever before. According to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, ransom payments are up 82 percent in the first half of 2021, with an average payment amount at a record $570,000.
Building Multilayered Security for Modern Threats
Justin Jett, director of audit and compliance for Plixer, discusses the elements of a successful advanced security posture. Considering recent announcements of major attacks caused by external malicious actors, including a ransomware attack on a U.S. gasoline pipeline, the need for increased security posture is as important as ever, and multilayered security remains the key.
Network Detection & Response: The Next Frontier in Fighting the Human Problem
Justin Jett, director of audit and compliance for Plixer, discusses the transformation of network-traffic analytics and what it means for cybersecurity now. Last year, Gartner published a market guide on network detection and response (NDR). Formerly known as network-traffic analytics, which I’ve spoken about in the past at length, NDR has adapted to not only play a major role in helping network and security teams identify threats, but it has enabled these teams to respond to them too.
How to Increase Your Security Posture with Fewer Resources
Plixer’s Justin Jett, Compliance & Audit director, discusses how to do more with less when your security resources are thin. With the number of COVID-19 cases increasing, another round of attacks is looming over schools and universities as they move into holiday break and prepare for the spring semester.
Defining Security Policies to Manage Remote Insider Threats
This is the time to define the new normal; having well-defined policies in place will help businesses maintain its security posture while bolstering the security of the ever-increasing work-from-home population. Even as state and local governments begin to relax COVID-19-related stay-at-home orders, many businesses have adapted to having more people work from home.
The Houston Rockets Offense Now Contains Fire and Ice
The Rockets made a big splash this past offseason by trading for Russell Westbrook, who adds a new dimension to the Houston offense. (Phantom Designs/Def Pen Sports) James Harden plays basketball methodically. It is the reason for his immense success and much more profound infamy. Each possession is accompanied by a frigid pace that bewilders defenders and freezes their feet into the metaphorical ice beneath them.
Three Areas to Consider, to Focus Your Cyber-Plan
DNS, rogue employees and phishing/social engineering should be top of the list of threat areas for organizations to address. How’s this for concerning news: Half of all organizations don’t have the wherewithal to stop malicious actors from stealing sensitive information, taking down critical assets or damaging customer trust. According to a recent report from FireEye, 51 percent of organizations don’t believe they are ready for a cyberattack or breach event.
30 Teams in 30 Days: Oklahoma City Thunder 2019-20 Season Preview
Phantom Designs/Def Pen Sports The 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder made a trade with the 2019 Los Angeles Clippers in hopes of becoming the 2017 Los Angeles Clippers to ultimately turn into the 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder. As is life in the NBA. There are two paved pathways that teams may take in order to achieve contending status; tanking and asset exchanging. There is a third, it’s simply the unpaved, rocky, trail that is remaining in the middle, always believing the team could be better than it is.
30 Teams in 30 Days: 2019-20 Indiana Pacers Season Preview
Phantom Designs/Def Pen Sports The Indiana Pacers are in a state of limbo. They have, what they believe to be, a certified superstar in Victor Oladipo — but his injuries have lowered their ceiling while still maintaining a playoff-caliber floor. This leaves them in the far too murky middle: Too much talent to tank for a superstar but enough talent to win games. This uncertainty coulds their judgment on the path they must take in order to succeed.
How to Prepare for Misconfigurations Clouding the Corporate Skies
With cloud misconfigurations rampant in cloud storage and IaaS environments, adding security layers to identify them is crucial for securing sensitive data. Cloud-based storage and infrastructure provides myriad benefits for any organization, like letting them avoid the costs of expensive hardware and granting them quick access to infrastructure as needed. Companies can use cloud services for minutes or years, depending on their needs.
Is Russell Westbrook "Exactly" What the Rockets Needed?
Russell Westbrook is reuiniting with James Harden in Houston. (Jake Pablo/Def Pen Sports) This sentiment laid down by James Harden following yet another playoff series loss to the Golden State Warriors, was confident yet predictably ambiguous. It was only the Houston Rockets‘ second playoff loss to the Warriors in two years with Chris Paul on the team, but it felt like James Harden’s 100th misstep before the playoffs. The answer could not be that simple, nor could it be that easy to attain.
Winners, Losers, and Bystanders in 2019 NBA Free Agency
2019 NBA free agency has been one of the wildest free-agency periods we have ever seen. Unlike other sports, NBA free agency is not a crapshoot of unwanted athletes. Free agency is rich in talent and even richer in contract size. This season was especially deep, and teams either won, lost or watched the other kids play. To better siphon through how teams fared in the 2019 NBA free agency, this system uses the top-40 (later becoming the top-45) NBA free agents list.
The Absolute Best 40 NBA Free Agents in 2019 Ranked
The class of 2019 NBA free agents is stacked with superstar-caliber players like Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant along with some intriguing ones like Khris Middleton and Patrick Beverley. (Aiden Lising/Def Pen Sports) “They just need shooting.” “They just need shooting.” “They just need shooting.” A commonly-used phrase about a rare commodity. Shooting does not exist in excess in the NBA.
How Decoding Network Traffic Can Save Your Data Bacon
The importance of reading the network tealeaves of a company’s network traffic to head off an attack. The number of breaches impacting corporate networks has reached epidemic proportions. This year is currently on track to break all records for breaches. Already this year there have been 1,900 reported breaches in just the past three months, according to Risk Based Security.
How Teams Have Figured out James Harden's Second Favorite Shot
James Harden (Photo Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) The inability to hit a floater crushed the Houston Rockets and James Harden in 2016 when the San Antonio Spurs left the middle of the court open. They left the shot the Rockets wanted least available so they could simply defend near the rim and around the three-point line. Harden’s response to this series has been to completely master the floater. Over the last few years, he has.
Golden State Warriors on Being Inevitable in an Unpredictable Profession
Steve Kerr (Christian Petersen/Getty Images North America) “I grew up right here in Los Angeles. And when I was ten years old, I watched UCLA beat Kentucky in the National Championship. It was their tenth National Title in twelve years. At ten years old, and as a UCLA fan, I thought this is just gonna happen forever. Wooden retired after the game and I think they have won one national title since.” Steve Kerr lamented this childhood sports horror to Def Pen Hoops.
One Big Thing Each NBA Playoff Team Needs to Focus on
Giannis Antetokounmpo (LM Otero / AP) Each team in the 2019 NBA Playoffs have now played at least two games. There was plenty to learn but here is just one big thing every single team needs in order to improve their chances of making it to the NBA Finals. Brooklyn Nets D’Angelo Russell D’Angelo Russell (Mary Altaffer/Associated Press) D’Angelo Russell has been this season’s crowned prince of unnecessary standom with his MIP caliber season but now he needs to perform in the playoffs.
LA Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors
(Phantom Designs/Def Pen Sports) Before the season began, the Los Angeles Clippers weren’t just underdogs in the Western Conference, they were underdogs in their own city. LeBron James brings 50 wins nearly everywhere he goes and he just so happened to join the team who the Clippers share an arena with. A team gluttonous for stars and gorged on success. This move, the Clippers youth, and lack of star power forced them into their designated position of little brother yet again.
Information Security Buzz
Cybercriminals are leveraging Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) for password-spray attacks to compromise cloud-based accounts according to Proofpoint. Justin Jett, Director of Audit and Compliance at Plixer: “Password-spraying attacks are extremely dangerous because they often allow hackers to brute force attacks without being locked out or triggering an alert to the IT team. Two-factor authentication inherently can’t work with IMAP, and so it is automatically bypassed when authenticating.
The Los Angeles Clippers are Doing it the Hard Way; the Right Way
(Phantom Designs/Def Pen Sports) Actively trying to acquire assets while simultaneously remaining competitive is a balancing act on twine during high winds. Acquire a supposedly good player who then lowers his value in your organization and you fall into the ravine below. Gain assets who you then fail to flip for equal or greater value and you are stuck dead in the middle, unable to move. This strategy is an extremely difficult avenue to find success on but the most appealing to fans and owners.
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Normalization of Greatness
(Aidan Lising/Def Pen Sports) If anything happens frequently enough, human beings adapt to it. It is one of the reasons the species has been able to dominate Earth. Adaptation allows humans to survive through just about anything. This huge biological and macro advantage has become a micro and social disadvantage and leaks into everyday life. >Norms are quickly abandoned for what is new.
Tips on How to Fight Back Against DNS Spoofing Attacks
Despite a welcome and needed DNS revamp, preventable abuse continues. The Domain Name System (DNS), known as the phone book for the internet, was recently retuned to improve performance as well as include new security provisions to protect against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. DNS Flag Day drew a line in the sand for noncompliant authoritative DNS servers by removing accommodations. These new updates are welcome, but they do not solve the problem of DNS abuse by cybercriminals.
Information Security Buzz
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Marco Rubio have sent an urgent plea to new Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Christopher Krebs to launch an investigation into foreign-owned virtual private networks to assess whether they represent a national security threat to government. Justin Jett, Director of Audit and Compliance at Plixer: “Apps developed by foreign companies should be seen as risky, especially as it relates to government agencies and their employees.
Information Security Buzz
The numbers for Denial-of-Service attacks were down in the 4th quarter but the ones that got through were more stealth and persisted for a longer duration according to a report from Kaspersky. distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) https://t.co/wIrvqcpT6H — MarkZuplaso (@MarkZuplaso) February 9, 2019 Justin Jett, Director of Audit and Compliance at Plixer: “DDoS attacks are becoming extremely clever in how they hide within the network.
Vaporworms That May Plague The Enterprise This Year
Vaporworms, a fileless malware is now coming of age and may be the next big threat enterprises will have to contend with this year according to senior security analyst Marc Laliberte of WatchGuard Technologies. Why self-propagating fileless malware vaporworms might be the scourge of 2019.
Trade Season Shows You Which Way Your Team is Going
Marc Gasol (Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports) Trade season arrives cyclically and rapidly, for many teams it shows exactly which way they are directing their franchise. Each move is a microcosm of the team’s macro view of their franchise and almost every franchise is going one of four ways: To Win, to Shuffle, to Tank, or to Starchase The main and most exciting direction teams go during trade season is directly into winning. They make all their moves based on simply getting better right now.
Jrue Holiday Cares
Phantom Designs/Def Pen Sports Social media is a good reflection of what a person deems important. NBA players and their curated social media presences are a great example of this. Their pages vary widely but their ideals are painted on their Instagram tapestry. Some players show their love of fashion, others a life of luxury, some solely basketball, and the rest devote their timeline to their designated brands. One that stands alone amongst this group, however, is Jrue Holiday.
Information Security Buzz
The average cost of a cyber breach for companies now exceeds one-million dollars according to a new report by Radware. Justin Jett, Director of Audit and Compliance at Plixer: “The numbers reflect the reality that breaches are inevitable and expensive. However, both sides of that equation can be mitigated if companies can locate forensic data quickly to find and mitigate attacks.
Jusuf Nurkic "Not Worried" About Iman Shumpert
Iman Shumpert (Erza Shaw, Getty Images) After the Sacramento Kings defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 115-107 Monday night at home, NBA champion Iman Shumpert went over to the visiting locker room to chat with Portland’s Jusuf Nurkic, according to NBC Sports Bay Area’s James Ham. Iman Shumpert reportedly waited by the Blazers locker room after the game to talk to Jusuf Nurkic. Jusuf’s response: “I’m not worried about it. He’s going into retirement soon. I just said what I said.
NBA Clears Cavaliers in Patrick McCaw Contract Investigation
The Cavaliers have been cleared of wrongdoing in the signing and waiving of Patrick McCaw. (David Liam Kyle/Getty Images) Patrick McCaw was the subject of an investigation into the nature of his recent signing and waiving by the Cleveland Cavaliers, which the NBA found no wrongdoing on the part of the Cavaliers. NBA says it has completed its investigation into the Cavaliers’ signing and subsequent waiver of Patrick McCaw.
Duke Guard Tre Jones Out Indefinitely With AC Joint Separation
Tre Jones (3) reacts after colliding with Syracuse Orange guard Frank Howard (23) while going after a loose ball during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. (Rob Kinnan/USA TODAY Sports) Duke’s Tre Jones suffered an AC joint separation in a shocking loss at home to Syracuse. Early in the first half, Jones stole the ball from Paschal Chukwu under the Syracuse basket and subsequently got tangled with Frank Howard as he started to charge downcourt.
Moses Malone to Have Number Retired by 76ers
Moses Malone, one of the greatest big men in the history of the NBA, is to be honored by the Sixers. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images) Moses Malone, three-time NBA Most Valuable Player and ninth overall scoring leader in NBA history, is set to have his number retired by the Philadelphia 76ers and receive a statue in the team’s training complex as part of the 76ers Legends Walk.
REPORT: Clint Capela Out 4-6 Weeks With Thumb Injury
The Rockets rely heavily on Clint Capela’s interior production. (David Zalubowski/AP Photo) After a rocky start which now seems like a distant memory, the Houston Rockets have been playing quality basketball behind the MVP-level play of James Harden. Harden hasn’t done it alone, as tertiary options such as Clint Capela and the recently-acquired Austin Rivers have stepped up to ensure the Rockets keep pace in an impossibly tough Western Conference.
Business Process Compromise
Most businesses are now aware of Business Email Compromise (BEC), but 50 percent of management teams still are not cognizant of Business Process Compromises (BPC). what these attacks are or how their business would be impacted according to a recent survey by Trend Micro. Justin Jett, Director of Audit and Compliance at Plixer: “Business process compromises are a serious threat to businesses.
REPORT: Trevor Ariza Involved in Trade Talks Between Suns and Lakers
Trevor Ariza (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Trevor Ariza is reportedly involved in trade discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The trade involves the Lakers, the Phoenix Suns and a third team that still hasn’t been mentioned. The third team would acquire Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the Lakers would get Ariza. The Suns are looking to get a playmaking guard to fill up the point guard spot and a draft pick.
Tobias Harris is the Star on a Star-less Clippers Team
(Phantom Designs for Def Pen Sports) The Los Angeles Clippers are good. They aren’t great. They don’t have multiple, several-time All-Stars such as the Warriors or Thunder. They aren’t below average, either. They boast 10 rotational players that all play quality minutes. And yet, they’re one of the top teams in the forever-confusing Western Conference.
Nuggets Sign Nick Young Using NBA's Injury Hardship Exception
Nick Young (Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images) Nick Young won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors last season and the swingman finally captured the elusive championship all players chase. It’s a great accolade to achieve but NBA teams didn’t immediately bite at the opportunity to sign the veteran.
2019 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Zion Williamson Leads The Way
Zion Williamson (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) We are roughly a month into the college basketball season, almost two months in the NBA season and players’ stocks are fluctuating every week. Not only that, but NBA teams are taking notice and planning their seasons accordingly. The time is now for our first 2019 NBA mock draft. New players are emerging onto draft boards and some are already slipping down lists.
Cryptomining Used For Corporate Espionage
Cryptoming software can be used for other things such as stealing corporate secrets according to Troy Kent, a threat researcher at Awake Security who presented his findings at the InfoSecurity America Conference. Justin Jett, Director of Audit and Compliance at Plixer: “Malicious software writers are becoming more and more sophisticated in their attempts to breach organizations and steal their data.
Heat Guard Goran Dragic Had His Knee Drained, Will Miss Next Couple Games
Goran Dragic (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) On Monday, the Miami Heat announced that Goran Dragic had his right knee drained. He is expected to miss the upcoming games and return early next week. Until now, Dragic has missed 5 games this season because of his knee problems. INJURY UPDATE: Goran Dragic had his right knee drained this morning and will be out for the next couple of games. The hope is for the knee inflammation to subside enough by next week for a possible consistent return to action.
Win Up To $1,000,000 With GameOn This Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, while you’re busy being thankful for American football all day, the GameOn app could be giving you one million American dollars. All you need to do is answer questions (correctly) about what will happen during those games. GameOn recently rewarded their first contestant $1,000 for a perfect entry on a single game. But it’s not as wildly impossible as it might seem, especially considering the app has only been in operation a couple months.
Markelle Fultz Will Temporarily Leave 76ers to See Shoulder Specialist, Agent/Attorney Says
Markelle Fultz (Winslow Townson/AP Photo) Philadelphia 76ers’ guard Markelle Fultz will be absent from upcoming NBA games and team activities, as stated by his lawyer/agent Raymond Brothers. According to Hall of Fame journalist David Aldridge of The Athletic, Brothers advised Fultz to see a Shoulder Specialist. The decision rules out Fultz for upcoming games until early next week.
GAME OF THE DAY: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors Preview
Phantom Sports/Def Pen Sports In a rematch of their opening-night clash, the 10-6 Oklahoma City Thunder and the 12-6 Golden State Warriors will go head to head Wednesday. This game will be a little different than the first one was. For one thing, Russell Westbrook will be leading the Thunder in their quest to defeat the defending champs. Last time, Westbrook was sidelined after he underwent a knee surgery. Things are different for the Warriors, too, but not in a good way.
Stopping the Infiltration of Things
If a network-connected smoke detector starts communicating with the mail server, you know you have a problem. The Internet of Things – connected devices that contain network sensors to allow for remote monitoring and control, are expected to hit 75-billion devices installed by 2025. These devices include everything from home routers, remote cameras to healthcare devices.
Blake Griffin Calls Out Ujiri over Dwane Casey Firing
Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images On Wednesday night, Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons traveled to Canada for their game against the Toronto Raptors. This was also Dwane Casey’s first game in the Scotiabank Arena since he was fired by the Raptors organization. Griffin recorded 30 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks in the Pistons win. The Pistons won the game with a buzzer beater from Reggie Bullock. The play was orchestrated by Dwane and initiated by José Calderón, two ex-raptors.
Larry Brown Believes He's Not Coaching in NBA Due to Old Age
A return to the NBA appears very unlikely for Larry Brown. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images) One of the brighter basketball minds to grace the NBA, Larry Brown has been out of the league for nearly a decade. Since his departure from the NBA, Brown has since found success coaching overseas, and is now working for a club in Italy. However, it doesn’t make sense to some how a once highly-revered coach of Brown’s caliber can’t manage to land a job in today’s NBA.
GAME OF THE DAY: Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Preview
Phantom Design/Def Pen Sports Entering the 2018-19 NBA season, the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors were hailed as the best two teams in the Eastern Conference and the Golden State Warriors’ biggest obstacle to the throne. Thus far this season, Toronto has lived up to that reputation. Boston has not. The Raptors are firing on all cylinders this season. They lead the Eastern Conference with a record of 12-3.
Were the Oakland Athletics the Most Slept On MLB Team of 2018?
The Oakland Athletics celebrate a win earlier this year. (Victor Decolongon/Getty Images) This past season the Oakland Athletics boasted an incredible record, their young talent performed very well, the American League Manager of the Year was at the helm and they were also the team with the lowest payroll coming into the 2018 season.
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