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28 Feb 2012Video: #RSAC 2012 is off and running
I'm live at the RSA Conference and here are my thoughts on the first two keynotes along with why you need to come to this show....
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12 Feb 2012
SQL injection cheatsheet & tips for getting management on board
Here's a neat "cheatsheet" on SQL injection by NTObjectives that outlines some common attack strings, commands and so forth. Their SQL Invader SQL injection tool is worth checking out as well. If you're having trouble selling management on the dangers of SQL injection, check out this piece I wrote about it not long ago: SQL Injection – The Web Flaw That Keeps on Giving Ten Ways to Sell Security to ...
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10 Feb 2012
Video: The one infosec skill you need to be working on
Develop and maintain this one skill and you'll position yourself to be a much more valuable information security professional: ...
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23 Jan 2012
Are your high-tech devices enslaving you?
The late Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, said:"It's important to see when your high-tech communication devices actually limit your freedom, enslaving you instead of providing new opportunities for growth."Wow...How true that is!Have you ever tried to not look at your emails or answer phone calls when you're out and about with your family or taking some time to yourself? It's pretty darned difficult but it can ...
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19 Jan 2012
My interview in Hackin9 magazine
If you subscribe to Hackin9 magazine, check out this issue where they feature an interviewed with me about how the information security landscape has changed over the past decade, how you can get started in information security, my take on compliance and more.If you don't subscribe to Hackin9, it's a great trade rag for technical security pros and (especially?) non-technical IT, security and compliance pros...Putting the occasional typographical errors aside, ...
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09 Jan 2012
New Year’s Resolutions merely create gym overcrowding
Be it New Year's resolutions (I'm going to lose weight this year!), career resolutions (I'm going to get a different job this year!) or financial resolutions (I'm going to get out of debt this year!)....traditional resolutions just don't work.Just check out how your local gym parking lot transforms between now and next month. I can't wait until around mid-February when the crowds will predictably die down and I can get ...
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03 Jan 2012
Great quote to live by
Here's one of my favorite #quotes you can apply to your career, regardless of which field you're in:"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 Chu...
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25 Oct 2011
Your title really means nothing
I can't tell you how many times I've met people over the years who have a fancy title like CEO or Director of This and That and it ended up being more of a façade than anything. As John Maxwell talks about in this video, your title really means nothing.I've often told people, I don't care what you call me as long as you pay me what I'm worth. That ...
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05 Oct 2011
Join me at the CDW – TechTarget seminar in Phoenix next week
If you happen to be in or around Phoenix, AZ next Thursday October 13th, I'd love it if you could join me at the TechTarget / CDW seminar: Predictive Security: Plan Ahead to Stay Ahead of the Next Threat.I'll be giving the keynote and combined breakout session in addition to the sessions provided by other vendor experts. We'll close out with a lively Q&A that I know you'll enjoy.If you ...
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15 Sep 2011
Your organization vs. BP: what will faulty decisions lead to in your business?
Imagine a scenario where poor management, failure to take appropriate action, personnel changes and miscommunication about who's responsible for what leads to a catastrophic event at your business? That's exactly what the findings were of the BP oil spill.Sadly, 11 people died because of this incident. Luckily, our line of work isn't quite so risky but your business can still get in a bind when information security is mismanaged.Here's a ...
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