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Stories, thoughts, and ideas on cybersecurity, AI, security architecture, and the technology shaping how we protect and build.

From Design to Runtime: How AI Is Changing Security Architecture and Engineering

By noak

March 23, 2026

AI is changing the relationship between security architecture and security engineering. In AI systems, security can no longer stop at design intent; it must be implemented, monitored, and continuously adjusted.

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The Consultant

By noak

June 29, 2020

A number of security folks would resonate with having meandered through various security disciplines. Some folks would identify as being Security Generalist. Something that is subject to ones own view of what a 'Generalist' is and arguably a topic for debate just as what a security architect means/

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Software Security - How to get it right

By noak

May 07, 2020

In our world of ubiquitous technology, software is the most easy target for adversarial attacks. We have all witnessed the sharp growth of the next industrial revolution. A few articles read online are citing Industry 5.0 to be the next phase where collaboration between human and robot (cobot) disprove

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CAR - Cyber security in the age of pandemic.

By noak

March 28, 2020

Thanks to Dr. Rupak Kharel [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupak-kharel/] for the useful discussion leading to this article. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The past few months have been quite eventful for companies, governments and individuals alike. Unlike many events, this particular one is life threatening. One that aims to, bluntly speaking, wipe

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The Introduction

By noak

December 12, 2018

Welcome to my site! This would be a collection of notes from the trenches. Strap in and enjoy the ride along.