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Effectively Communicating the Value of Security
At a time when everyone is expected to do more with less, the difference between success and failure hinges upon the ability to communicate effectively. In fact, many people now realize the ability to communicate the value of security, and of their efforts, is the difference between career success and failure. “To effectively communicate, we… [Continue Reading]
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With over two hundred million personal records already exposed, a recent poll of professionals revealed that 4 out of 5 responded to an actionable breach in the last year. In fact, 63% admitted to six or more breaches in the same year. We face an epidemic where the current approaches to protect information are not… [Continue Reading]
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Effectively Communicating The Value of Security

Effective communication of security ensures that whether written, spoken or blended across delivery options efforts are positioned to reduce friction, bring technology and … [Read More...]
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… emphasis he put on making sure that the audience are able to walk away with actionable insights
“I invited Michael to present as a featured speaker for the BrightTALK™ Cloud Security Summit. I was very impressed by the amount of preparation he put into the presentation, as well as the emphasis he put on making sure that the audience are able to walk away with actionable insights after watching his webinar. Michael was an energetic and … [Read More...]
… unwavering passion for helping individuals harness the human side of security
“Michael has an unwavering passion for helping individuals harness the human side of security. I approached Michael to create a series of Focus roundtables on security awareness topics. He continually went above and beyond the call of duty, spending hours preparing for the live event to ensure the roundtables would be flawless. In addition, … [Read More...]
… an expert who wants to get to the root of the problem and resolve it in the most efficient manner possible
“Michael is one of a kind. His energy and enthusiasm for his work knows no bounds. Michael’s hands on approach to complex problems is priceless in today’s economic climate. I was blown away by Michael’s presentation in Clearwater earlier this year. Finally an expert who wants to get to the root of the problem and resolve it in the most … [Read More...]
Effectively Communicating the Value of Cloud Security Presentation
Perplexed by the challenge of cloud security, let alone how to communicate the value of taking an approach that secures information? The rapid growth and adoption of cloud computing leads to sometimes confusing situations where security remains an afterthought. At a time when everyone is expected to do more with less, the difference between … [Read More...]

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Ever wish someone took the time to curate the best ideas and insights on the human side of security and shared them in a weekly briefing? It's something I've looked for; the challenge is finding a way to review, distill and curate the best information from a myriad of topics and fantastic conversations. In order to fulfill my passion and purpose … [Read More...]
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