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Field-Deployable Connectivity and Data Security for Edge Nodes

2026-08-25 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 9 min read

A guide to connecting and securing field edge-compute nodes with cellular, satellite, LoRa, VPN, MFA, segmentation, logging, encryption, and theft response.

An illustration of a rugged edge computing node in an outdoor setting, surrounded by trees, with various uplink options like cellular and satellite equipment. Glowing lines represent a secure VPN tunnel to a digital cloud.

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Field-Deployable Edge Compute: Hardware and Enclosure Selection

2026-08-25 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 10 min read

A guide to field edge-compute hardware and enclosures, including compute, racks, cooling, storage, management, cabling, and power compatibility.

An open rugged transport case reveals organized server hardware and networking equipment inside, set against a backdrop suggesting a remote deployment area.

#HP t740 #cable management

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Field-Deployable Power and Environmental Resilience

2026-08-25 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 9 min read

A guide to field edge-compute power and environmental resilience, including UPS sizing, solar, batteries, time sync, ratings, grounding, and surge protection.

An illustration of a ruggedized server setup outdoors with solar panels charging a battery bank, surrounded by digital power management graphs on a dark background.

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Flock Cameras: Public Safety Tool or Warrantless Surveillance Machine?

2026-08-01 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 18 min read

An analysis of Flock Safety ALPR cameras, collected data, sharing practices, and the warrant question.

A night cityscape featuring Flock Safety cameras on poles capturing images of passing vehicles. Glowing data streams connect the cameras to the cars, emphasizing a network of surveillance.

#Flock Safety #alpr #privacy #MFA #Civil Liberties

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ATS Resume Improver: Free AI-Powered Resume Optimizer

2026-07-22 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 10 min read

ATS Resume Improver is a free, open-source, client-side tool for parsing, scoring, matching, optimizing, and exporting resumes with cloud or local models.

A modern laptop on a desk displaying a colorful resume optimization tool interface with graphs and charts, set against a deep navy blue background. — ATS Resume Improver — 100% client-side resume analysis and AI optimization with zero data collection.

#docker #open source #GitHub

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Flock Finder: Map Flock Safety ALPR Cameras

2026-07-22 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 9 min read

Map Flock Finder’s ALPR camera records, review WiGLE and OUI detection limits, and compare mapping with field detection hardware.

An interactive map displaying colorful markers indicating locations of Flock Safety ALPR cameras, with abstract WiFi signals emanating from the markers over a dark background. — Flock Finder maps 40,000+ suspected Flock Safety ALPR cameras using WiGLE WiFi data and OUI fingerprinting.

#flock finder #Flock Safety #alpr #wigle #Counter-Surveillance

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Proxmox VE 8 to 9 Upgrade Guide

2026-07-22 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 11 min read

Upgrade Proxmox VE 8 to 9 with prerequisite checks, manual steps, automation, breaking changes, and recovery guidance.

A modern server room with glowing icons representing virtual machines on screens. A technician works on a laptop, surrounded by dark navy equipment with vibrant blue, green, and purple accents. — Upgrading Proxmox VE 8 to 9: step-by-step in-place upgrade with an automated assistant script.

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AI Cybersecurity Certifications: Not Keeping Up

2026-06-26 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 15 min read

An opinion on the gap between AI governance certifications and AI security practice, based on certification experience and current attack-surface limits.