Ryan Merck
@rmerck.bsky.social
Boston, MA based information security professional & privacy advocate
If you do remember, you probably have back pain. <clark>Where’s the Tylenol!?</clark>
January 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
If you do remember, you probably have back pain. <clark>Where’s the Tylenol!?</clark>
No! Unlock with a Yubikey.
September 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
No! Unlock with a Yubikey.
Methinks you’re up the creek without a paddle without that key.
September 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Methinks you’re up the creek without a paddle without that key.
I feel like the last year or two has brought a shift where certs and experience alone aren’t enough these days. The hiring landscape however you slice it seems bananas at the moment though.
August 9, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I feel like the last year or two has brought a shift where certs and experience alone aren’t enough these days. The hiring landscape however you slice it seems bananas at the moment though.
The OSG was the best resource for me when I was studying. Good luck!
May 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The OSG was the best resource for me when I was studying. Good luck!
Completely understood thanks!
April 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Completely understood thanks!
Can I DM you a link to share a larger image?
April 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Can I DM you a link to share a larger image?
This is stunning. Can a hires copy be made available for desktop wallpaper?
April 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
This is stunning. Can a hires copy be made available for desktop wallpaper?
Great content and pleasant UX
April 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Great content and pleasant UX
Not even close to it.
March 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Not even close to it.
I’m surprised by how many sites get such a desirable user experience wrong.
Google nails it.
Google nails it.
March 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I’m surprised by how many sites get such a desirable user experience wrong.
Google nails it.
Google nails it.
At a certain point I can’t help but think they like many others just get to a point of “I’m getting too old for this.”
March 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
At a certain point I can’t help but think they like many others just get to a point of “I’m getting too old for this.”
If the service is free, you’re the product. Even true for Proton.
March 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
If the service is free, you’re the product. Even true for Proton.
You’re confusing human susceptibility to social engineering with ‘hackable.’
March 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
You’re confusing human susceptibility to social engineering with ‘hackable.’