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14 Aug 2008Knowledge is power but…
I came across this quote that applies to what we do in information security:"Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch" - Ivern BallIt applies to our careers and how successful we are....Knowledge is really the easy part.It also applies to how well we manage risks...It's all a matter of choice....
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21 Jul 2008
Video resume?
I actually think this is a pretty good idea. We have the technology...why not use it to stand out?Video resume nice, but probably won't land you CIO job...
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18 Jul 2008
Great quote to think about over the weekend
Remember the Law of Attraction that says we become and achieve what we think about the most? Here's a bit about the one thing - tenacity - that will help you keep driving for what you want in your information security career:"Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity." - Louis Pasteur...
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16 Jul 2008
The key to moving up and career success
Here's a little snippet I thought of when developing my latest audio program - Certifications, Degrees, or Experience - What's Best for Your Security Career?. I thought it'd make for a good blog post.Working in the field of information security, never ever forget that you get paid for what you do and contribute to your employer - not for the letters and acronyms that come after your name in your ...
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30 Jun 2008
My new Security On Wheels audio program is out
I wanted to let you know that my new Security On Wheels mini audio program is now produced and ready to go. It's called Certifications, Degrees, or Experience - What's Best for Your Security Career? This audio program (which comes packaged in a 24 minute MP3 file) addresses what you need to focus on in order to properly educate yourself and stay sharp so you can work more effectively, earn ...
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03 Jun 2008
Two job resources in case you’re looking…
Here are a couple of mailing lists worth checking out if you're looking for a new job in information security:http://jobcenter.ittoolbox.com (under 'Sign up for Job Alerts' - you may have to login)http://www.securityfocus.com/archive (select Security Jobs and enter your email address)You may get a lot of notifications, but if you're in the market, that's not a bad thing! I've seen some jobs posted that actually look pretty good....
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23 May 2008
The real key to career success
When I got up this morning at 4:30am to complete a report I'm working on, I had to remind myself of a great quote by Elbert Hubbard and thought it'd make for a good post.It's the one thing that's helped me in my career and in my personal life more than anything else. Mr Hubbard said: “Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you ...
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07 May 2008
Work for yourself? Check out these gotchas when dealing with clients
Here's a good read for consultants and people with small businesses on what not to do when dealing with clients.I'll have my own version of these in my upcoming audio program Succeeding as an Independent Consultant. We all make stupid mistakes...the key is whether or not you keep repeating them....
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29 Apr 2008
What NOT to focus on to boost your career
Here's a funny look at technologies to NOT focus on if you're going to boost your salary. I couldn't agree more. It makes me sad about NetWare skills (I'm a CNE and former Novell bigot). Those used to be "elite" skills that garnered you more $$$. Not really any more. Thanks for running NetWare into the ground Novell!...
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24 Mar 2008
How do you eat an elephant?
One bite at a time, of course. Don't ever forget this when it comes to tackling big information security projects, writing your first article, putting together an important presentation, going down the path of writing a book - whatever. The day-to-day "little" stuff seems boring and unimportant but it's not. Here's a good quote that sums it up:"You have to put in many, many, many tiny efforts that nobody sees ...
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