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The Critical Role of the Host File in Network Resilience Article

The Critical Role of the Host File in Network Resilience

Phil Dalrymple November 16, 2025

Host files serve as a critical failsafe mechanism that removes DNS as a single point of failure. Properly configured host files ensure access to critical infrastructure during DNS outages.

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The Password Revolution - Why “Lucy in the sky with Rubies” is Safer Than “Tr0ub4dor&3” Article

The Password Revolution - Why “Lucy in the sky with Rubies” is Safer Than “Tr0ub4dor&3”

Phil Dalrymple October 08, 2025

The famous XKCD comic #936 changed how we think about passwords, and now government agencies agree: long passphrases beat complex passwords. Learn why “correct horse battery staple” is more secure than “Tr0ub4dor&3”…

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