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Things are changing

By tyson.kopczynski on Mon, 08/25/08 - 2:04am.

In case you have noticed, I haven't been blogging that much lately.  No, I'm dropping off... instead there is a really good reason.  Changes are in the works, and I've been a bit busy putting those changes into place...

As of September 8th, I'll be moving to the land of the rising sun (Tokyo - Japan).  That being said, I have been taking care of a number of personal items over the past few weeks, hence the low number of postings on my blog.  Anyhow, after completing the move, I've decided to change the format of blog around to spice things up.  The following is a summary of these changes:

  • Once a week, or as often as I can get to Akihabara I will be blogging about interesting technical gadgets that I find.
  • I also plan on blogging about my experiences living and working in Japan.
  • Lastly, I will also be chronicling my attempt to complete the first stage on Sasuke. For those not familiar with Sasuke, it's a very hard obstacle course that is also a Japanese television show (fun stuff).

However, these changes by no means will reduce the technical nature of my blog.  My focus will still continue to be Microsoft technologies and other items that peak my interest.  If anything, thanks to these changes, my blog should be a little more interesting to read because I will not be blabbing about technology all the time.  :>)

Actually, come to think about it.  While I'm in Japan, if there is something anyone wants me to talk about (both technology or on Japanese culture).  Let me know.

About Hidden Microsoft

With more than ten years of experience in IT, Tyson Kopczynski has become a specialist in Active Directory, Information Assurance, Windows automation, PKI, and IT security practices. Tyson is also the founding author of the Windows PowerShell Unleashed series and has been a contributing author for such books as Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 Unleashed and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed. He has also written many detailed technical papers and guides covering various technologies. As a consultant at Convergent Computing, Tyson works with and provides feedback for next generation Microsoft technologies since their inception and has also played a key role in expanding the automation and security practices at CCO. Tyson also holds such certifications as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), the SANS Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) and SANS Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), and the MCTS (Application Platform, Active Directory, and Network Infrastructure).


Certifications:

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • SANS GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • MCTS (Application Platform, Active Directory, and Network Infrastructure)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Security
  • CompTIA Security+

Publications:


Other Stuff:

  • Blogger NetworkWorld.com from June 2007
  • GIAC Advisory Board from 2009
  • Lecturer / Speaker (Information Technology or Security related)
  • SANS Local Mentor (active in Japan)
  • CompTIA Security+ SME (a long time ago)
  • Judge, Imagine Cup 2005 Int'l IT Competition
  • Judge, Imagine Cup 2007 Int'l IT Competition
 

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