Mastering the Art of Communicating Your Security Success
While there is great value in the work that security professionals do every day, but communicating that success is key to helping build knowledge about what and how your program is doing. However, demonstrating the effectiveness of your cyber security measures to stakeholders—be they executives, employees, or clients—can be challenging. Here’s some thoughts on effectively…
Helping Your Users Stay Safe Online Helps to Keep the Office From Catching Fire (You Know…Metaphorically Speaking)
I have rarely seen any Cyber Security Awareness Training at any company, explaining how I can take care of my assets, how I can avoid falling for scams or other things to help my browsing online. Now for me, that’s not a problem, I’ve been in IT and Information Security my whole life, and I’m cautious when I’m online at home or work, but I want to talk about why I would like that to change. Why training employees to be more suspicious online, can and will help them to be better at work.
What makes a good leader
Yesterday in the office, I got to have a great conversation with some of my colleagues. It started around the Crowdstrike incident and then somehow morphed into my leadership philosophy (I don’t remember how), but thought it would be good to share some of what I think makes a good leader (and I try to…
Back to work: Security Thoughts to Have
In fact, with so many people returning to the office and potentially accessing sensitive information on your organization’s network, it’s more important than ever to ensure that proper security measures are in place. Either fully remote or fully in-the-office work can be thought of as a “fortress” approach to security, with the primary point of access being through the employee’s personal or organizational computer.
Be Yourself to get that job
One of the pieces of advice that I’ve given to those looking for an information security job, has been to be yourself and stand out, but what does that mean? Well, let me start with a story of my first date with my wife and how I try to embody that thought. When I first…
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With this being the first work day of a new year, most people start thinking about how to better themselves.
How to protect yourself from email scams
What to look for (or what I look at), to avoid an email scam during this holiday season…or really any season.
Q&A Monday: What is CVSS?
Question: I am a recent graduate, who just got a job working in IT at a company. During a meeting today, someone mentioned a CVSS score on a system that needed to be patched. I was afraid to ask during the meeting, but what is CVSS? Kenneth M. PonceWashington DC Answer: Before I get to…
Rise of the BISO and what it says about IT Security
I have to admit, until very recently, I have never heard of a BISO (Business Information Security Officer), and the first time I came across this title, I was a little confused. I at first thought that it had something to do with physical security or maybe keeping business’ financially secure…and I was wrong. If…