2.5 Admins 2.5 Admins 244: Branded and Splintered
Apr 24, 2025
A recent decision by Synology restricts high-end NAS products to branded drives, sparking frustration over vendor lock-in and its financial implications. The podcast also discusses the growing complications in the CVE program and its vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity landscape. Navigating FreeBSD updates presents challenges with package availability, while effective strategies for managing encrypted backups, including key storage and credential vaults, highlight the balance between security and accessibility. Join the hosts as they share insights and personal stories on these pressing tech issues.
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Lenovo BIOS Locks Third-party Hardware
- Jim Salter recounts Lenovo ThinkPad BIOS locking out unapproved Intel Wi-Fi NICs.
- This is similar to Synology's new policy requiring their branded drives to function.
Synology Drives Are Old Stock Premiums
- Synology branded drives are likely older models with a premium price.
- Limited production volumes prevent price drops seen in broader market drives.
CVE Fragmentation and Trust Issues
- The CVE vulnerability tracking system nearly lost funding, shaking industry trust.
- Fragmentation emerges as the EU builds a competitor to US-managed CVE.
