I recently posted the below on the SANS Internet Storm Center. We are all privileged to work in the field of information security. We also carry the responsibility to keep current in our chosen profession. Regularly I hear from fellow colleagues who want to learn something, but do not have a training budget, feel powerless and sometimes give up. I would like to share several […]
KNOW before NO
KNOW before NO A good friend told me an engaged information security professional leads with the KNOW instead of the NO. This comment struck me and has resonated well for the last several years. It has encouraged me to better understand the desires of the business areas in an attempt to avoid the perception of […]
Distraction as a Service
I recently posted the below on the SANS Internet Storm Center. Have you noticed that some security projects never seem to get finished? Despite the best of intentions, often times they linger, sometimes for years. I believe that distractions play a role in security projects being delayed and ultimately never being completed. If not monitored closely, nothing will […]
What are YOU doing to give back to the security community?
I recently posted the below on the SANS Internet Storm Center. Someone has played a large role in helping us become inspired and motivated to develop as an information security practitioner. We certainly did not get where we are today on our own. Without a doubt, I have been fortunate to have learned from skilled security practitioners who have directly […]