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23 Apr 2025The new realities of career networking
They say your network is everything. I’d argue that what truly matters is your time and your knowledge - those are the real currencies in today’s business world. Still, there’s no denying that staying connected, especially online, plays a critical role in your long-term success. The old saying “It’s who you know” has evolved into “It’s who knows you.” In our hyperconnected reality - where virtual presence carries as much ...
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30 May 2019Networking + learning at the 2019 SecureWorld Atlanta show
Before I went out on my own and started my own information security consulting business, I learned two things: 1) I work in information security but I'm really a sales professional (everyone is in sales whether they like to believe it or not) 2) It's not about who I know but also who knows me I found that practicing and growing these aspects of my career is as important as ...
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11 Jun 2012Focus on yourself and reap the rewards in IT & infosec
If you're in to big-picture IT and information security stuff like, say, your career and focusing on what matters, here are some new bits I've written for TechTarget and Security Technology Executive magazine that you may be interested in:Five habits of highly-successful IT prosSocial networking strategies to further your IT careerFive ways to advance your Windows careerUnderstanding management gets your IT department what it needsRSA's look at the big pictureEnjoy! ...
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14 Apr 2010
A simple yet highly-effective career booster
One of the best things you can ever do for your career in IT or information security is to network, network, network. It's all about who knows you. Here's what it takes:Networking to enhance your IT career...
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23 Dec 2009
My latest security content (finally!)
I can't believe it's been this long! I've been so busy writing and haven't made the time to post my links. No excuses. Anyway, here's my latest information security content - some good stuff on politics and careers that can help you get off to a nice start in 2010.Networking with the bigwigs to gain support for ITDos and don'ts when serving on an IT committeeFive things you need to ...
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04 Sep 2009
My latest security content
My goodness - it's been over a month since I've posted my latest security content...I've been so busy writing the stuff that posting the links has gotten put on the back burner. Good problem to have! Anyway, here's my latest:Networking to enhance your IT careerToeing the company line – is it good or bad for your IT career?Security and compliance can go together, when done in the right orderMaking sense ...
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18 Mar 2008
The book that started it all for me
I've gotten several inquiries from people lately regarding what book or books they should read to help get them started down the information security career path. Well, believe it or not, here's the one book that really got the ball rolling for me:Yep - I learned the basics of TCP/IP during many a lunch break way back when this book was in its first edition...and I *still* use that stuff.Sure, ...
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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.”
(IT managed services firm)
Kevin has written/co-written 12 books on information security including one of the best-sellers of all time:
