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12 Oct 2017Hacker Halted – a security show worth attending
I've been a big advocate of attending security shows in order to learn, network, and see/hear about the latest technologies. There are a ton of these shows each year - some are a good fit, others not so much. Well, there's one show that I just attended in Atlanta this week that's worth my mentioning and recommendation. It's called Hacker Halted. Put on by the EC-Council (Certified Ethical Hacker) folks, ...
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14 Aug 2012
Aiming for the CISSP? Check out this book.
I recently completed the technical edits for the new book CISSP For Dummies, 4th edition. It's a great book (not because of my contribution!) that I wish I would've had when I was studying for my CISSP test back in 2001. If you're prepping for the CISSP exam or just want to brush up on the fundamental concepts of information security, this book is a must-have. Just keep in mind ...
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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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15 Apr 2011
Be wary of the well-certified IT pro
You may have read that Gartner projects IT spending to increase in 2011. It's great news that may lead to hiring new staff or at least new consultants for your IT and information security projects....Just proceed with caution and don't fall for the "I'm certified therefore I'm all you need" persona that's rampant in our industry.There are a lot of people out there looking for work - many of which ...
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20 Jan 2011
Skill to do comes of doing
Ralph Waldo Emerson once made this statement which completely and totally applies to what you do in your job and how you develop your career over the long haul:"Skill to do comes of doing."As with surgeons, home builders, mechanics, race car drivers and so on...we learn most by doing.I know a lot of people are going back to school and focusing on getting their degrees and certifications right now. There's ...
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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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15 Apr 2010
Job hunting? How you can stand out & kick your competitors’ butts
Looking for a job in IT or infosec? Here's what you need to do:Getting hired in IT: How to stand out...
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09 Apr 2010
My 500th blog post + how does your salary compare to others?
I just realized that this is my 500th blog post. Hopefully you're up to 500 more posts of my security nonsense!If you haven't seen it yet you should check out Global Knowledge's 2010 Salary Survey. It sheds some light on what you can and should be earning in IT and information security. Just remember that Global Knowledge is a training company and they want to tout how well -off you'll ...
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17 Feb 2010
What’s your certification worth? Nothing.
According to Global Knowledge (you know, the training/certification folks), IT and security certifications are worth tens of thousands of dollars and, in some cases, over $100,000.Man oh man if it were only that easy to jump in and make that kind of money - and be able to sustain it. I say that certifications such as CISSP, ITIL, or PMP are worth absolutely nothing unless you make it so. What ...
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16 Nov 2009
So, certification is what’s best for your career, huh?
Per Microsoft Learning's director: "We see the trend increasing that individuals are making the decision that what is best for their careers is to be certified"...Completely disagree. Read the news column...Can you see the hidden message?Here's what's best for your information security career...substance, not certification. Ooh, maybe I should trademark that. ;-)...
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Kevin has written/co-written 12 books on information security including one of the best-sellers of all time:
