To: DS13/Ops; DS13/Science CC: LCDR Sideris, N. From: CDT Aetah Subj: Help Wanted!
Hello!
I am Aetah! I am looking for help to find cybersecurity problems in our systems. If you know anything about cybersecurity or computers and you think you can help, please contact me. We can be friends and root out the enemies of the Federation together. I will bring snacks.
//SIGNED//
Cadet Aetah
Intelligence Officer,
Deep Space 13
To: LT Niraj, A. CC: LCDR Sideris, N. From: CDT Aetah Subj: RE: RE: Help Wanted!
Hi. I like to think with my appetite when it comes to snacks. Do you like raw venison? I like to leave the bones inside because they’re very crunchy and add to the taste. But that’s okay, I can take the bones out if you prefer.
//SIGNED//
Cadet Aetah
Intelligence Officer,
Deep Space 13
To: CDT Aetah CC: – From: LT Niraj, A. Subj: RE: Help Wanted!
Thank you for the offer, but I fear as a mere Human I would be unable to handle raw meat, not to mention the bones!
I tell you what, I’ll bring some things along as well and we can share a bit of cuisine as well.
In terms of our cybersecurity, do you have any broad insights to potential attack vectors or problem spots? We might be able to head a few things off, or better prepare.
//SIGNED//
Alex Niraj
Computer Systems Specialist,
Deep Space 13
To: LCDR Sideris, N. (@Calyx) From: CDT Aetah Subj: FWD: RE: Help Wanted!
Hey Commander! I got a weird message, I think it was for you! No idea why people would wear white hats while phishing. People don’t take pictures of themselves while writing emails. Most of the time, at least. Maybe they meant fishing? But why would you wear a white hat while fishing? Do fish like hats? Do fish like white hats?
//SIGNED//
Cadet Aetah
Intelligence Officer,
Deep Space 13
To: CDT Aetah From: LCDR Sideris Subj: RE: Help Wanted!
Cadet,
Just a little euphemistical tangle. ‘Phishing’ is an old-fashioned term relating to the acquisition of sensitive data by requesting it through deceptive communication. ‘White hat’ refers to good rather than evil intentions. Sounds like a troublemaker. Hire them.
//SIGNED//
LCDR Noah Sideris
Chief Intelligence Officer, Deep Space 13
38th Fleet ‘Argo’
To: Cadet Aetah CC: N/A From: LCDR Macginnis Subj: RE: Help Wanted!
Cadet,
If possible, I may be of help, while I am not one to know aspects of cybersecurity, I know the hardware side of Starfleet computer systems. Given my specializations are General Electronics and Physical Systems Design, I would know exactly what devices could access even the most minimal of Starfleet software and data, and what systems interact with each other in order to do various tasks. So in a sense, I could tell you what someone could use to interact with any given system and what access to a system could mean for controlling other systems.
So if you would need my help in that kind of information, do give me a call.
//SIGNED//
Quinn Macginnis
Commanding Officer,
USS Counsellor