Beyond the Password

Beyond the Password

Beyond the Password, published by Eli and Rett, is a cybersecurity and tech newsletter designed to empower readers with practical knowledge, insights, and strategies to navigate the digital landscape. Be sure to also check out podcast.eliandrett.com

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Emerging & Trending TechEmerging & Trending Tech
The Error We Trust

The Error We Trust

Why Your Mistake Feels Different Than a Machine's

Steve Tran
Steve Tran
Personal SecurityPersonal Security
The Human Cost Behind the Headlines

The Human Cost Behind the Headlines

Cyber breaches aren't just technical problems. They're human problems with far-reaching emotional, psychological, and practical consequences that can ripple through a family for years.

Steve Tran
Steve Tran
N.I.C.E. EducationN.I.C.E. Education
A Pathway to Meaningful Cybersecurity Education

A Pathway to Meaningful Cybersecurity Education

"Nobody wants to sit through endless lectures on cryptography theory," a student told me bluntly after class one evening. "I need skills I can use tomorrow, not just knowledge for a test I'll forget next week."

Steve Tran
Steve Tran
Emerging & Trending TechEmerging & Trending Tech
The Protocol That Could Change Everything

The Protocol That Could Change Everything

At first glance, MCP might seem like a productivity tool. But the more you look at it, the more you realize it is about trust, security, and precision.

Steve Tran
Steve Tran
PrivacyPrivacy
TikTok. Beyond the Dance

TikTok. Beyond the Dance

Imagine you're building a fortress with the strongest walls but staffing it with guards who might have divided loyalties. This represents TikTok's fundamental challenge.

Steve Tran
Steve Tran
Leadership & ManagementLeadership & Management
Why Smart Leaders Buy What They Once Built

Why Smart Leaders Buy What They Once Built

I've realized that technology democratization doesn't diminish opportunity. It expands it for those willing to compete on execution rather than exclusivity.

Steve Tran
Steve Tran
Emerging & Trending TechEmerging & Trending Tech
AI: Same Machine, Different Drivers

AI: Same Machine, Different Drivers

Think about it - how many terrible AI generations have you seen compared to amazing ones? Same technology, different drivers.

Steve Tran
Steve Tran