Daniel (daniel) Cuthbert

Daniel Cuthbert is one of the Open Web Application Security Project Leaders and a Principal Security consultant for Corsaire. He has been researching, and involved, with web application security since the late 90's. Besides security, Daniel is also a fashion photographer and splits his time between security and high-fashion editorial photoshoots.

Space

5 years ago, the concept of working from any location seemed alien to most employers, but in todays rapidly connected world, it’s more common to find cutting edge researchers working without the constraints of 9-5 and the office life. Part of this process is defining a separate location in which to work from, and not just some random table at the end of the bed. [...]

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The Art of Business Cards

Let’s face it, we are all professionals here, so presenting ourselves is key when meeting clients and conducting business. If you have coded up some amazing projects, what’s the best way to present them to potential clients or buyers?, or even as a way to say hey, I know what I’m doing, hire me!. Abhinav Dapke has designed a concept business card which seems to be heading in the right direction. [...]

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Workspaces

We all spend a considerable amount of time in front of a computer screen, some more than others, which makes me wonder how everyone organises their workspace.

For me, minimalism is key; I cannot work in a cluttered environment. With this factor in mind, Lacie seemed to have read my mind and developed a ultra-minimalist disk drive, design by Neil Poulton. Adding to this, Milk in Denmark have designed a computer table which would aide the cluttered mess we often seem to adopt with computers.

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Idea on a napkin

It’s no great secret that most of the worlds brilliant idea’s and concepts have been given life on some form of paper napkin, loose scrap of paper of something else that was close during the initial brainstorm.

With this in mind, advertising agency Euro RSCG has created the perfect gift for anyone trying to think of the next big thing.

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What’s in a watch?

It’s no secret that I have a serious problem when it comes to watches and collecting them. If it’s not a classic Panerai or the amazing Bell & Ross, I can’t get enough of well-designed watches. Everyone should have a watch which is unique to them.

If you like the idea of having a watch which is not only uniquely styled, but also has some cool technology factored into the watch, then Lv Zhongfang’s TIWE-c OLED watch is something that might appeal. [...]

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The Beat Must Go On

Carrying on with the eco-friendly theme, comes this neat solar powered audio bag by Tony Light.

Imagine rocking next years CCC or Burning Man with your eco-friendly portable club.

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Solar Power and Style

Computer bags are generally void from any style, design or street credibility. In most cases they don’t even do the job of keeping all your tech in place, and making the experience comfortable. Being green and ensuring the environment is still around in 50 years is important, enter Noon Solar.

Noon Solar have created a range of bags that allow you to harness the power of the sun, unless you live in the UK, to charge your every-growing collection of gadgets. [...]

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Mimoco Domo-kun! Gadgets

Firstly, hello all, I’m Daniel and pdp has gratiously asked me to join this damn cool project and I’m honored to do so. I’ve been around in the security scene for a long time now, but actually came from a fashion background, having studied at the London College of Fashion.

Starting off with my first post, I thought i’d cover the need of having a well-designed, hacker friendly, USB drive. [...]

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