August 2016 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Cisco and Fortinet say vulnerabilities disclosed in 'NSA hack' are legit
by Alex Watila 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

A group calling itself the Shadow Brokers dumped data online this weekend that it claimed to have stolen from the Equation Group, a hacking team widely believed to be associated with the NSA. Firewall makers Cisco and Fortinet have now confirmed that vulnerabilities included in the data dump affected their products — a disclosure that lends credence to the theory that the Equation Group is indeed an NSA operation. https://t.co/RsafmDbyHk https://twitter.com/TechCrunch/status/766035624117710848 regards, Alex

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Linux Assistant Job
by Tom Musau 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

Hi Skunks, Please drop your Cv offlst if you have at least 1 year experience with open source systems for a permanent job. Thank you for those who send their CVs so far. Anyone looking for internship can also drop their CV Regards Tom

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Looking for a customer care representative
by Morgan Emali 17 Aug '16

17 Aug '16

Greeting guys, We are looking for a customer-oriented service representative to act as a liaison, provide product/services information and resolve any emerging problems that our clients might face with accuracy and efficiency. The target is to ensure excellent service standards and maintain high customer satisfaction. Responsibilities - Effectively manage large amounts of incoming chats and calls - Generate sales leads - Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction - Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication - Provide accurate, valid and complete information by using the right methods/tools - Meet personal/team sales targets and call handling quotas - Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits and follow up to ensure resolution - Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts and file documents - Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies - Take the extra mile to engage customers Requirements - Proven customer support experience - Track record of over-achieving quota - Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening - Familiarity with CRM systems and practices - Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively - Diploma from a recognized tertiary institution Send your Cover letter and CV to m(a)webonmobi.com

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Safcom Nuisance
by Denis G. Wahome 17 Aug '16

17 Aug '16

Anyone else who gets this, and is there a way to disable them? R D

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Oracle Database Cloud Service
by Laban Ndwaru 17 Aug '16

17 Aug '16

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/reduce-your-costs-using-oracle-database-serv… -- *I will give you every place where you set your foot, as i promised Moses.- Joshua 1:3Technology Presales Consultant, East Africa.Oracle Corporation. +254 725 415 457 | @labanish*

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FW: [kictanet] Update on ICT Practitioners Bill
by Alex Watila 17 Aug '16

17 Aug '16

#killtheictbill From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+awatila=yahoo.co.uk@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Ali Hussein via kictanet Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 5:31 AM To: awatila(a)yahoo.co.uk Cc: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Update on ICT Practitioners Bill Dear Listers, Apologies for cross-posting. As you may recall, pursuant to views expressed on this list, we submitted a memorandum to Parliament opposing the ICT Practitioners Bill on 8th July 2016. We teamed up with like minded stakeholders who were also opposed to the Bill to form a working team comprising of ourselves, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) , Kenya Information Technology and Outsourcing Services (KITOS) , Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) and the iHub. The consortium was invited for a hearing before the National Assembly Committee on Energy and ICT on the 19th of July where a joint memorandum opposing the Bill was presented. The Committee, relying on Standing Order <file:///C:\Users\GRACE\Downloads\Standing_Orders_National_Assembly_1.pdf> Number 140 advised on the procedure for withdrawal of a Bill, the gist of which is that the Bill can only be withdrawn by the sponsor. The committee therefore advised the consortium to consider the content of the Bill and propose amendments. The consortium presented proposals for amendment on several occasions. On 28th of July, they had the opportunity to listen to the sponsor, Hon Adan Duale as he addressed the Committee. He explained that the Bill had been borne out of a petition by a section of Kenyans who sought regulation the ICT sector practitioners. He also indicated that he was willing to incorporate stakeholder views. The consortium has attended stakeholders fora organised by the Ministry of ICT on the Bill and arrived at a common position that the Bill should be withdrawn. In view of the Committee's request for proposals for amendment of particular clauses in the Bill, stakeholders are meeting with the Ministry to discuss the same. It is worth noting that the Committee has extended the public participation period to allow for consensus building on the Bill. This is due to the contentions and opposition to the Bill by a significant number of stakeholders, including the Ministry and the Communications Authority. KICTANet representatives continue to engage in the process to ensure that our views are understood by the legislators. Together with other partners in the consortium, we are also exploring other avenues to resolve the impasse and are hopeful that Parliament will eventually see the sense in dropping this ill informed law. Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Laptop on sale
by Sammy Mutua 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

HiAm selling a HP Elitebook 8570p with 500GB HDD(Ex UK) Get in touch if interested 0736936074 RegardsMutua

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ICT Intern wanted
by Tom Musau 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Hi Skunks, A friend is looking for an intern in ICT, ICT degree required, no experience required. send cv offlst Regards Tom

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Data Recovery on.broken Hard Disks
by Ensquire Moha 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Afternoon, My laptop hard disk is broken. Kindly assist with leads on reliable data recovery experts within Cbd. There might be a need to replace several parts. Gate Keeper.

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Cisco Network Security Engineer (Short Contract)
by Dan Wanjohi 15 Aug '16

15 Aug '16

Hello all, I am looking for a Network Security Engineer for a short contract (1-3 months) with hands on capabilities in Cisco security solutions (ISE, ASA firewalls, IPS). Knowledge in deployment and support for Cisco ISE is must. The candidate should be in a position to travel and work outside the country (within the Africa region) for the period of the contract. If interested, or have someone in mind, kindly recommend and ping me offline. Have a fruitful week. Kind Regards

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