In model railroading, a rivet counter is someone who pays extremely close attention to small details in model trains and points out any deficiencies, often in an annoying manner. It is generally considered a pejorative. In this blog post, I’ll explain the practice of rivet counting and explore where to draw the line between fine scale modeling and rivet counting.
David Farquhar is a computer security professional, entrepreneur, and author. He started his career as a part-time computer technician in 1994, worked his way up to system administrator by 1997, and has specialized in vulnerability management since 2013. He invests in real estate on the side and his hobbies include O gauge trains, baseball cards, and retro computers and video games. A University of Missouri graduate, he holds CISSP and Security+ certifications. He lives in St. Louis with his family.