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18 Feb 2009Great quote regarding laws and policies
Here's something I just came across that reminded me of the cluster$*!@ that's usually created by people trying to put together security policies. It also reminds me of the ridiculous government growth plan (you've gotta read the stuff at this link) created by Obama - our American Idol."Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made." - Otto von Bismarck, 1st Chancellor of the German Empire ...
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18 Feb 2009
An upcoming seminar you may want to attend
If you're in or around South Carolina, I'll be leading a seminar on ethical hacking for the South Carolina chapter of ISACA in Columbia on March 19th. It's going to be a fun and enlightening get together.Here's a link to the page if you want more info. Maybe I'll see you there!...
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18 Feb 2009
You can rise above this
I took some time off this past week for some fun and relaxation in the snow of Utah. Wow - what a great way to escape!Anyway, when I was out and about I heard people complaining about the economy: "no one's hiring, gas is too high, when am I going to get a bailout?" - that kind of stuff - usually in a drab Squidward-like tone (you SpongeBob fans know ...
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10 Feb 2009
The ultimate irony?
Looks like Kaspersky is the latest "victim" of a Web hack. Perhaps an example of focusing too much on one area of information security and not paying attention to the other things that matter??BTW, I just came across a site you may be interested in. It's kind of like the Privacyrights.org Chronology of Data Breaches...yet another way for us to keep up with what's going on out there - at ...
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06 Feb 2009
What’s the Internet coming to?
Wow - Google execs being charged in Italy over a posted video. Bye-bye YouTube, etc. as we know it. I'm sure our new leaders can help these guys. Seriously...I don't know all the details but based on what I've seen this is unbelievable!...
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05 Feb 2009
Good news about security pay increases
There's always a silver lining. Apparently security pros - especially those with certifications - are still getting raises. Read this....
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05 Feb 2009
Need a little motivation?
Thinking about how hard we're all going to have to work to pay for Obama's current government growth plan is enough to make you sick. It does me. Throw the economy, the news of others losing their jobs, and all of this "global warming" cold weather on top and it's easy to get de-motivated. I'm ready for Spring - how about you!?This is a complicated subject. There's no one best ...
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04 Feb 2009
What you *must* do if you’re looking for work
Like so many other people I know my best friend recently lost his job. I was talking with him the other day and I told him that even though he's unemployed he needs to be working full time to find a job.This means submitting applications, calling on friends/colleagues, connecting to and recommending others on LinkedIn, tweaking your resume again and again, taking classes, attending networking events - whatever it takes. ...
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03 Feb 2009
My latest security content
Wow, it's been nearly a month since my last posting of security content. Lots of writing but slow publication cycles I suppose. First off, here's an article I wrote for SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com:How to strike a balance between Windows security and business needsHere's a webcast/podcast combo I presented for SearchMobileComputing.com and sponsored by Dell:Data Protection for the Mobile Workforce - webcastData Protection for the Mobile Workforce - podcastMuch more to come soon!In ...
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03 Feb 2009
Imagine if we ignored our customers
Imagine that you had the ability to ignore your customers. Either external clients or internal people in management, HR, marketing, developers - you name it. What if you ignored their requests for your assistance regarding information security? You'd eventually be out of a job, right?Well, us little people have to focus our energy and choices on making people happy if we want to keep our jobs and stay competitive. On ...
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