Are you a Means, Motive or Opportunity CISO?
Posted on: 19 Sep 2019
I was recently asked why there has been a spike in incident alerts during the current month. As I gave my answer, I noticed that I was focusing on the…
Solving the security fear of commitment
Posted on: 12 Apr 2019
Here is a fun exercise if you are bored. Go into any grocery or superstore. If you prefer online shopping, log onto your favorite retailer and find/pick any one…
And the Password Is…Password!
Posted on: 04 May 2016
Passwords are not a means of securing information. Bill Gates told us this in 2004, but it’s 2016 now and this time, we really mean it. Gates’ reasoning was that passwords…
Just Listen – A CISO’s Advice to Security Vendors
Posted on: 22 Feb 2016
Close your eyes and imagine you are standing in the middle of a car dealership showroom floor. What feelings and emotions are invoked? Do you feel stress, anger, hesitation, nauseated…
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? And Wearable Devices
Posted on: 08 Jun 2015
Why did the chicken cross the road? To add 200 more steps to his daily wearable device count! But did the chicken ever stop to think about the impact to his…
Want to Know What’s the Secret to YOUR Success?
Posted on: 14 Apr 2015
So you want to know what the secret to success is. First, you need to change the way you look at and ask the question. Instead of wondering what the…
How Not to Gamble with Your IT Security Strategy
Posted on: 30 Mar 2015
It’s no secret that I love Las Vegas and all it has to offer including gambling. To me, this is a natural affection due to what I do in my…