The Maiden Flight

After graduating from school with a diploma in accountancy, I received a job offer as a junior system administrator. Little did I know that this opportunity would introduce me to the fascinating world of cybersecurity, which, back then, was not as complex as it is today. As a system and network administrator, I diligently implemented various security controls to protect the systems and data under my care. However, as I dealt with security incidents, I couldn't help but wonder why designing, implementing, and running a truly secure environment seemed so challenging.One of the key challenges I faced was the constraint of budgets and the necessity to make wise investment decisions. The field of cybersecurity demands significant financial resources to stay ahead of ever-evolving threats. Balancing limited budgets with the critical need for robust security measures was an ongoing struggle.The consequences of a security incident were not to be underestimated. I quickly realized that a single breach could have severe and far-reaching ramifications for the organization, its customers, and its reputation. This awareness made me even more determined to bolster the security posture of the systems I managed.Over time, both the IT industry and I matured, gaining deeper insights into cybersecurity. As I delved further into the subject, I became increasingly passionate about enhancing security measures and protecting against potential threats. My experiences in dealing with various security incidents provided invaluable lessons that further fueled my dedication to this field.As my knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity grew, I started sharing my experiences and insights through various media channels. Whether it was writing articles, conducting workshops, or speaking at conferences, my goal was to increase security awareness among professionals and the general public alike. I firmly believed that a well-informed community would be better equipped to defend against cyber threats.

The Boeing 777x is about to take its maiden flight but nobody is aware of what lies ahead. Things got very slow when the COVID pandemic started, working from Home, and staff issues, just to name a few issues. Returning to normal lives after the pandemic isn't that easy for most people.Despite various highly requested upgrades, various Boeing airplanes faced some major unfortunate events leaving the world in shock. The inspection of this incident took a long time, and the investigators shed no stone unturned. Not only Boeing, but the entire aviation industry was desperate to identify patient zero. Every team was instructed to report any suspicious activity while Theo and Sarah were looking at the bigger picture to identify the attacker. But is the mastermind paranoid enough to make it impossible to be identified?