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Canyon R

@canyonr.com

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I’m an IT Professional with 25+ years on the front lines of infrastructure, operations, and support. I’m a tech geek, wayward gamer, and avid fan of Celtic Folk music. He/Him Opinions are my own and don't represent my employer, or anyone sane really.

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Sep 5

Why do I instantly read this to the tune of “Stacy’s Mom”?

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Sep 4

a woman says they 're the same picture while sitting in front of a window

Alt: a woman says they 're the same picture while sitting in front of a window

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 18

#Apple #PhillSchiller #iykyk

a man is giving a speech next to a picture of a woman and the word courage on it

Alt: Phil Schiller of Apple is giving a speech next to a picture of a woman. Text reads “Courage”

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 12

I was lucky enough to get to see it in person. What a great breakdown of the events and impacts.

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 11

Finally home after a great #defcon33. Huge thanks to the organizers of @defcon.bsky.social and all the Goons for putting on such a great con. And special thanks to the @defconpolicy.bsky.social crew for making me feel so welcome. See you all next year!

Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 10

taylor swift is singing into a microphone with red lipstick on her lips .

Alt: Taylor Swift is talking into a microphone. Text says “Babes, don’t threaten me with a good time!”

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 10

I would challenge developers to think broader than this. We also need outfits that are fierce, bad ass, tough, relaxed, and [checks notes] fleek.

Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 9

Great talk on community building by @hdm.io and @circuitswan.bsky.social at the @dianainitiative.bsky.social. Definitely one of those talks that I didn’t know I needed till I was there. #defcon33 #CommunityBuilding

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 9

Great talk by @ednas.bsky.social on setting up a #vishing program in your own company and super tips for getting started. #defcon33 #SECommunity

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Al Yankovic @alyankovic.bsky.social · Aug 9

You sure about this, Google?

A Google alert announces Chappell Roan concert tickets, but the image is of Weird Al

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 9

Having a great day at #defcon33, mostly hanging out at the @defconpolicy.bsky.social village. Meeting cool people and having great conversations.

Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 9

You and me both. I would love time to really sit and talk with each and all of them. They were very gracious with their time even tho they had somewhere they were going.

Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 8

Just had an amazing encounter with @shwood.com @deviantollam.bsky.social and the not pictured @emmie.bsky.social and Justin Robert Young!! #FanboyMoment #defcon33

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 8

Great opening talk from @heatherwest.bsky.social for Policy@Defcon! She even tried to answer my ridiculous question. Super excited to see what else the #PolicyAtDEFCON33 village has in store. #DEFCON33 #HackersMeetPolicymakers

Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 8

Sign me up. I’ll give a talk on “Why is your backpack so heavy? Avoiding chiropractor bills by not carrying everything you own at a convention.”

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 8

Test post #testpost

Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 8

Badge unlocked! Congrats @thedukezip.bsky.social on the great design and important work on the B.A.D.G.E standard. #defcon33

Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 8

So it begins. #defcon33

White man with a beard and a flat cap standing in front of a sign saying “Entrance only Defcon 33”

Canyon R @canyonr.com · Aug 7

Just remember that Security is like an Ogre. It’s cumbersome, no one wants to think about it, everyone assumes it lives in a swamp and that it will block you when you try to cross a bridge. Also, it has layers.

Canyon R @canyonr.com · Jul 24

Congrats on the new gig! I’m still a few episodes behind on IM but I really appreciate the direction you all have taken it in since the rebranding.

Canyon R @canyonr.com · Jul 19

And explaining to the sales person that their “14 day trial“ is going to be more like 45 days to actually get all integrations and testing scheduled and setup.

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Jul 19

What a great idea. I’m betting you got a lot of “No way” and “How did that actually work?” reactions from them.

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Jul 19

The best part is when some senior engineer says “Hey can you get this software for us, we need it for something we’re doing next week?” and you have to explain why buying this thing you’ve never heard of from a vendor you’ve never talked to has a less than 0% chance of happening.

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Canyon R @canyonr.com · Jul 18

That whole channel is a fever dream. And yes they have the flip version where Ozzy sings Country Roads.

Canyon R @canyonr.com · Jul 18

Some of you haven’t found There I Ruined It on YouTube yet and it shows.

John Denver sings "War Pigs" (Black Sabbath)

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