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05 Oct 2009My latest security content
Here's my latest information security content. Enjoy!Are you earning what you're worth in information security?Understanding the politics of information securityBe sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for all of my information security articles, podcasts, webcasts, screencasts, Twitter updates, and more....
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02 Oct 2009
Great quote to help motivate you
I just came across a great quote by "The Donald" (Trump) that contains a great little nugget to inspire us to do the best we can in our careers:"As long as you're going to be thinking anyway, think big."Practice this over and over and you'll eventually become what you think about. Sure, small and large annoyances will get in your way (like my rants here and on my Twitter page) ...
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29 Sep 2009
Know of anyone who is “ignorant of the facts”?
British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli once said "To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge." What a great quote related to information security...in the context of both users and management. There are people out there who understand the basics of information security risks. It's all the other people you need to focus on. Here's how you can build credibility and get others ...
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26 Aug 2009
There are no “accidents”
The word 'accident' is one of those pet peeves of mine. We see and hear about car crashes, parking deck collapses, spilled milk on the kitchen floor, whatever...they're all "accidents" people say. Well I'm calling b.s. on the "accident" excuse. If you look at every single "accident" scenario there is always a set of choices and behaviors leading up to it. Guaranteed.So, when I saw this IDC/RSA report that claims ...
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17 Aug 2009
Life planning – are you a passenger or driver?
There's a great quote that really motivates me to do my own thing and ensure I'm the person dictating how things come about in my life: "If you don't have goals for yourself then you're doomed forever to achieve the goals of someone else." Here's a great quote from Jim Rohn that reiterates this point:"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's. And ...
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06 Aug 2009
A must-attend show for technology professionals
If you give presentations at work, for clients, at conferences or seminars, or you just want to become a better presenter overall you have to check out a show that's coming to my hometown in October called PowerPoint Live.I haven't attended any of their previous shows but I purchased their handouts and presentation content from last year's show and it's great stuff. Now, this year, I'm going to force myself ...
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23 Jul 2009
What life are you choosing?
Here's a great quote from Peter Williams that'll make you think about your career and your life:"We are all, right now, living the life we choose."Remember, you can set goals for yourself or be doomed forever to achieve the goals of someone else. As Og Mandino said: Use wisely your power of choice....
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21 Jul 2009
Are you idling or powering ahead?
In a previous post I wrote about how so many people waste so much time at work....the worst possible time in anyone's career to not be working all out.Well, here's a great quote by Thomas Jefferson that'll help motivate you to stay busy and resolve to get things done:"Determine never to be idle. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing."Don't let Facebook, eBay, ESPN, ...
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15 Jul 2009
One of the best infosec books ever written
I had the opportunity and pleasure to do the technical editing on this book by my friend and colleague Becky Herold:The Shortcut Guide to Understanding Data Protection from Four Critical PerspectivesThis book is hands-down one of the best books out there on information security and why it matters to the business. Becky doesn't simply regurgitate the same old stuff either (not that I would expect her to). She has many ...
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07 Jul 2009
My latest security content
I'm taking this week off but I've scheduled this post of three new articles I've written that you may be interested in:Networking to enhance your IT careerA compliance officer, secure network aren't enough for real complianceData retention policies and procedures for SMBsAs always, be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for all of my information security articles, podcasts, webcasts, screencasts and more....
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Kevin has written/co-written 12 books on information security including one of the best-sellers of all time:
