Security Awareness of the Developer Kind
Posted on: 21 May 2015
Knock, knock on the door… “Do you have a minute to talk about a report request?” asked the developer. Security awareness typically focuses on employees – the people working in…
Behavioral Change Through Influence
Posted on: 10 Apr 2015
Influence, it’s one of those things which some have mastered. In the business world influence can be used as an advantage in order to achieve the desired outcome. Many people…
InfoSec World 2015 – Recap
Posted on: 26 Mar 2015
InfoSec World 2015 just wrapped up from Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando, Florida. With around 1200 attendees, over 75 speakers, and over 50 exhibitors, the event provided something for everyone.…
Offense vs. Defense – Unite!
Posted on: 09 Jan 2015
You can feel the enthusiasm this time of year as football playoffs and bowl games capture massive attention. Us vs. them. You vs. me. Offense vs. defense. In the sporting…
Black Friday – Paper or Plastic?
Posted on: 27 Nov 2014
Happy anniversary? One year ago the infamous Target breach occurred; November 27 to be exact. Unless you’ve not ventured out to a retailer in 2014, there’s a good chance you’ve…
Cloud Data Security – Control, Privacy, Trust
Posted on: 04 Sep 2014
The latest iCloud photo leak news makes for interesting conversation – both with friends and family as well as business leaders. Yet not surprisingly, many are entrusting their digital lives…
Security Culture – It’s a Business Decision
Posted on: 10 Jul 2014
Everyday businesses make decisions. The saying, “it’s a business decision,” is loathed by some in the security industry and largely because security was not involved in the decision. Many of…
Managing Third-Party Relationships
Posted on: 19 Jun 2014
Third-parties are an expansion of the corporate network. They’re a necessity providing a range of services which are better off outsourced than to try and do in-house. Often-times third-parties are…
Salary Sources for Security Professionals and Hiring Managers
Posted on: 21 May 2014
How much is a security professional worth annually? A number of factors go into this equation, but suffice it to say, the security industry and the salaries have not felt…
Security Awareness of the Heartbleed Kind
Posted on: 02 May 2014
“Should I change my password?” “OK, I changed my password, now I’m secure, right?” Media reports over the past month certainly heightened security awareness and drove the public to sit…