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05 Jan 2012My Web app security epiphany: The Lysol Effect
I just had an epiphany in the bathroom. I know, I know...bear with me.I thought to myself, Why is it people use Lysol to cover up, um, smells and such in the bathroom?? Sure Lysol kills the problem at the source but, goodness gracious, there are other means of consideration than to merely cloud up the bathroom covering up something that probably shouldn't be there in the first place! Know ...
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02 Jan 2012
Let’s make 2012 the year we get past “compliance” as we’ve known it
I hope your 2012 has gotten off to a grand start! Mine has. I believe this year is going to further demonstrate why we're working in one of the best possible fields in the world.To get things rolling this year, I wanted to share with you a few new pieces I've written for TechTarget's SearchCompliance.com regarding...well, compliance. It's one of those topics that tends to infuriate me when it comes ...
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20 Dec 2011
Holiday wishes and what’s in store for 2012
I'd like to send out a special holiday wish to everyone: Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year!This year has been extraordinarily great for me in my business and I owe it all to my clients, presentation and seminar participants, and purchasers of my books and audio content. Thank you very much!I have lots of neat things right around the corner including a YouTube video channel and new Security ...
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20 Nov 2011A new way to bleed
I was in New York City this past week for my final keynote and related presentations for our TechTarget & CDW information security roadshow. Wow, 10 cities in eight months - what a great way to end our year. Of course, being in New York I couldn't help but notice the *constant* coverage of the Occupy Wall Street protests that ended up turning a bit ugly on Thursday - the ...
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10 Nov 2011
Join me at the CDW – TechTarget seminars in Philly & NY next week
If you happen to be in or around Philadelphia, PA or New York City next week, I'd love it if you could join us for our TechTarget / CDW seminars: Predictive Security: Plan Ahead to Stay Ahead of the Next Threat.I'll be giving the keynote presentation and splitting the breakout sessions with Pete Lindstrom and other vendor experts. After the morning sessions and a great lunch, we'll get back together ...
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18 Oct 2011
Keynoting the NKU 2011 Security Symposium next week
If you happen to be in the Cincinnati, OH area next Friday, October 28th, I'd love it if you could join me as I give the keynote presentation for the Northern Kentucky University 2011 Security Symposium. I'll be talking about mobile security problems and solutions and it looks like they've lined up tons of great content and speakers.Hope to see you there!...
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17 Oct 2011
Dan Wheldon’s crash a harsh reminder
IndyCar lost a great driver yesterday. When I first heard of Dan Wheldon's crash and death I couldn't believe it. I'm a big IndyCar fan and felt like I knew him - especially with the commentary he has been providing on Versus' coverage of IndyCar this year.Driving a race car myself - albeit at a *much* different level - I can't help but question the risks of what I do. ...
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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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21 Sep 2011
Buying, selling & consigning used hardware great for IT budgets
In IT and information security we're required to come up with creative ways to save money any way we can. Well, how about this novel idea: buy used network and computer hardware, or sell what you've already go so you can upgrade.A good friend of mine works at a company (Riverside) that does just that. They buy, sell and consign used network and computer hardware to help businesses save (or ...
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16 Sep 2011
No CPEs for you!
I spoke at the @ISACAAtlanta GeekWeek show and all I got was this lousy notification ;-)Seriously, it was a good show that I recommend next time they have it....
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