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26 Sep 2010Looking for a tech job? Here’s what you have to do to stand out.
If you're currently looking for a job in IT with the current unemployment rate at 9.6% you know how difficult things can be. Deep down you likely know that you've got to do something to stand out above the noise so you can land that new position. But just what is it that you need to do? Do you network more, do you go back to school, do you get ...
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24 Sep 2010
Want to be a security expert? Just start a blog & a Twitter account
I find it intriguing how may security experts there are on the Web with zero credentials to back it up. I especially see this with former journalists and reporters turned infosec pundits. It seems that so many of these people who used to write for newspapers and computer magazines have suddenly changed their focus now that security's all the rage. Maybe it's the job market? A friend told me recently ...
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08 Sep 2010
What’s Better for Your Information Security Career – Certifications, a Degree, or Good Old-Fashioned Experience?
Here's a piece I wrote on information security careers and what's best for getting ahead:What’s Better for Your Information Security Career – Certifications, a Degree, or Good Old-Fashioned Experience?If you want to learn more on the go, I also have a Security On Wheels audio program on this topic that picks up where my article leaves off:Certifications, Degrees, or Experience - What's Best for Your Security Career?...
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27 Aug 2010
Work harder on yourself than you do on your job
Many people want to take the easy path that promises to lead them to their riches rather than work hard over the long term and earn it the good old-fashioned way. It's the lottery mentality. James Allen said it best:"Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound." Want to get begin improving your circumstances in your life and in your IT/security ...
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24 Aug 2010
Selling security: To persuade to is succeed
Okay, so your managers aren't getting security and your users aren't on board either. Security's not looking too good but you know it needs to happen. Just how can you "sell" security to those who matter most? Here's a collection of articles and blog posts I've written that address this very subject:How to get - and keep - user support with securityHow to get management on board with Web 2.0 ...
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19 Aug 2010
Have you told someone “no” lately? It’s good for you.
Jack Canfield had a great quote that relates well to information security (and the lack of time to manage it) as well as our overall careers. He said:"Success depends on getting good at saying no without feeling guilty. You cannot get ahead with your own goals if you are always saying yes to someone else's projects. You can only get ahead with your desired lifestyle if you are focused on ...
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11 Aug 2010
Avoid the temptation to go nowhere
The cancellation of Tony Robbins show after just two episodes underscores how many people aren't interested in learning more about getting ahead in life. Instead, mindless drivel is the "norm" of today.If you want to make things happen, dare to be different....
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09 Aug 2010
A bit of inspiration
I'm back from my last break of the summer and thought I'd share this quote I came across for a bit of inspiration:"A successful life is one that is lived through understanding and pursuing one's own path, not chasing after the dreams of others." -- Chin-Ning ChuThis reminds me of another great quote which says "If you don't have goals for yourself you're doomed forever to achieve the goals of ...
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27 Apr 2010
How to become a better presenter
There are a lot of unknowns in IT but one thing's for sure: if you're going to be successful in your job and move up the career ladder you have to sharpen your presentation skills. Here's a new piece I wrote that'll help you get started down the right path:Eight tips every IT pro can use towards becoming a better presenter...
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26 Apr 2010
The key to failure
Bill Cosby said it best: "I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody." Be it your current job, your career, information security, IT, whatever - you cannot forget this sage advice....
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“A business associate referred our company to Principle Logic when we were seeking a resource to perform vulnerability /penetration testing for our external and internal networks. We found Kevin Beaver to be professional, well informed, and easy to work with. His testing did not disrupt our networks, and his progress updates were timely.
His final report was very thorough and included security recommendations for our network environment. The executive leadership was so impressed with Kevin’s security expertise, they have extended their agreement to continue to perform periodic testing. We highly recommend Kevin Beaver and Principle Logic as a resource for network security testing.”
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Kevin has written/co-written 12 books on information security including one of the best-sellers of all time:
