CIT GAP Funds Invests in SpydrSafe Mobile Security, Inc.

CIT GAP Funds Invests in SpydrSafe Mobile Security, Inc.

SpydrSafe CEO Michael Pratt said, “Many enterprises now support the use of employee-owned devices in the workplace, but few have solved the problem of securing mobile applications. By using our solution, IT managers can protect data assets and mitigate the real economic risks of corporate data breaches.”

Creamy Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe

I often cook shrimp spaghetti for my family and I usually prepare it in a very straightforward and conventional manner—imagine marinara sauce with shrimp over spaghetti. Very simple. This evening my wife did a unique take on this dish and it turned out great. She’s an excellent cook, much better than me, and tends not to follow recipes. I enjoyed the dish so much that I wanted to share, so I asked her to dictate what she had done, so I could write it up as a recipe. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Petite-diced tomatoes—1 can
Tomato paste—1 Tbsp
Fresh parsley, chopped—about a handful
Half-and-half—1/2 cup
Spaghetti—1 box
Olive oil—3 Tbsp
Large onion, diced—1
Garlic, diced—6 cloves
Old Bay seasoning—1 tsp
Salt (for pasta)—1 tsp
Shrimp (salad/popcorn sized), cooked and frozen—2Lbs

Preparation

1. Prepare spaghetti pasta according to the instructions on the box, except cook only half as long—e.g. if the box says to cook it for ten minutes, cook it for five instead.
2. Add olive oil to separate pot and heat to medium high heat
3. Add onion and garlic to oil, cook for several minutes
4. Add tomato paste and stir well
5. Stir in tomatoes (add a little water to can to rinse it, then poor into pot)
6. Cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally
7. Add Old Bay seasoning
8. Add half a cup of water from the pasta
9. Use a hand blender to puree mixture (actually she left the sauce a bit chunky)
10. Add shrimp, stir into mixture, continue cooking for about 5 minutes
11. Add half and half, stir, continue to cook until mixture begins to boil (just bubbles, not a rolling boil)
12. Drain pasta and immediately add to sauce mixture, don’t let pasta sit and get sticky. Cook until pasta is tender.

BYOD is Winning

BYOD is Winning

Since we announced the launch of SpydrSafe Mobile Security we've been getting a lot of attention. This article, in Bisnow's National Fed Tech publication, discusses how SpydrSafe's mobile DLP offering enables the use of Android devices in the enterprise.

Amplifier Ventures Seeds Android Data Security Startup

Amplifier Ventures Seeds Android Data Security Startup

Amplifier Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund, today announced the seed financing of SpydrSafe Mobile Security, Inc. SpydrSafe had been operating in stealth mode since its formation in early November. The company has developed an innovative approach to DLP (“data loss prevention”) and app control on Android devices. The company’s proprietary technology will allow employees to use their own Android devices at work while protecting the sensitive enterprise information that they access. The company’s innovative approach to BYOD (“bring your own device”), enables IT departments to deploy enterprise apps and proprietary data with enterprise-grade app and data oriented policies and security, all while preserving the native user experience.

New Year’s Day Black-eyed Peas

Following is a recipe for New Year’s Day black-eyed peas. As the name implies, this is a dish traditionally served on New Year’s Day—at least in the Southeastern United States it is. Having it is supposed to bring you luck for the rest of the year. So, if you didn’t have it this year, well, you’ll be well prepared for next year.

Similar recipes are found all over the Internet. I can’t say there’s anything particularly new or unique about this one. I can’t even say this is best way to do it. I think the “best” way to cook black-eyed peas is in a crockpot but, if you don’t have one, this version works well enough.

Prep time: 15 minutes (not counting soak time)
Cook time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (total)
Servings: 8 - 10

Ingredients

Dry black-eyed peas – 16oz / 454g
Ham hock – 1
Garlic powder – 1tsp / 5ml
Onion chipped – 1 large
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Thoroughly separate and rinse black-eyed peas
2. Soak black-eyed peas in tap water over night
3. Add ham hock and onion to pot, cook until onion pieces are medium tender, turn ham hock frequently, as it has an irregular shape
4. Add black-eyed peas
5. Add water to pot and submerge black-eyed peas by an inch or two
6. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then stir
7. Bring ingredients to rolling boil
8. Turn heat down to low and cover pot
9. Cook for about 2 and ½ hours