Amplifying the Good: The Security Catalyst Online Experience 2010
Posted by Michael Santarcangelo on December 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment 
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As the snow starts to cover the ground in Upstate New York, my thoughts are already turning to the year ahead. I’m not at all disenchanted with the Holidays; I’m just excited about the journey ahead with the Catalyst onTour RV adventure. Equally exciting to me is the programming that will be presented by the Security Catalyst in 2010.
The Security Catalyst is designed to be a clearinghouse of bright ideas from a collection of passionate and thoughtful professionals. I believe that more voices, more perspectives, and more discussions are essential to influencing the positive change we need. To that end, we have spent the last few months sharpening our focus – based on the needs of the industry – and developing themed columns and a revised approach to producing readable, actionable content.
We will introduce the bulk of the series in December, and continue rolling out new features and opportunities to engage as the year progresses. So as I travel the country to meet with as many people as possible, we will shine an increasingly bright light toward the future on the pages of the Security Catalyst Online.
The Security Catalyst Online Experience: Amplify the Good
Our mission is simple: amplify the good. A dozen contributors give of their time and experience to help advance the profession. Take a moment to consider the diverse programming prepared for 2010. Each of the contributors spent a few weeks developing a column and outlining key ideas and concepts to guide what we share in the coming year.
We’re working on a production cycle and are implementing a peer review process in 2010. In the coming weeks, I’ll showcase the contributors, reveal more about their series and provide the opportunity to engage with them – for the benefit of everyone!
We welcome feedback – comments, questions and challenges – to help shape our efforts and provide outstanding value for you and your efforts.
Security Social Worker — by Trish Smith
Trish Smith explores the perspective of a licensed MSW on the information security field. In the overall spectrum of topics, which all center on the juncture of technology and people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, Trish’s focus will be on people and how to turn a change concept into reality.
Foundational Identity Management – by Ioana Bazavan Justus
Ioana Bazavan Justus will share her extensive experience in implementing Identity Management at Fortune 50 companies in a 14-part series that is focused not on the technology, but on the process pitfalls and data preparation – the aspects that, if ignored, will make an IAM implementation fail. I’ve known Ioana for over a decade, and her ability to understand, explain and get results is amazing. I’m really excited about this series.
Organized Fraud Prevention – by Sharon Shaw
Sharon Shaw is more than an expert on preventing fraud – she is passionate about sharing ideas, insights and strategies that bring a new focus by explaining the (sometimes hidden) challenges every organization faces. She then provides thoughtful, straightforward solutions.
Leading from the Front – by Martin Fisher
Martin Fisher is a leader (my word, not his) that has engaged me in great conversations about leadership, management and the future of the industry we both serve. He’s agreed to share his thoughts and the secrets of his success to help influence positive change in 2010.
Security From Scratch – by Dennis Kuntz
Dennis Kuntz is gifted in a lot of ways, and I originally wanted to call this the “one man band” given his musical prowess. However, since he’s embarking on an effort to build security from scratch, we deemed it to be a more fitting title. We’re still tweaking the outline – but the goal is to harness collective experience and provide clear insights to the challenge many of us face: building security into an existing organization. Where to start? What to do? And what really matters… tune in and find out.
The Privacy Advantage – by Aaron Titus
Aaron Titus is focusing on the positive aspects of privacy. Instead of dwelling on the shortcomings of privacy, Aaron will set forth the keys to turning a focus on privacy into an advantage.
Security… Psych! – by Jeff Kirsch
Jeff Kirsch blends security with psychology – not only an interest for him, but a vocation for his wife. Jeff will share insights that improve the way we practice security based on how we think, behave, and learn.
Managing Your Compliance – by Jim McFee
Jim McFee knows compliance. He knows audits. As someone that has sat on “both sides of the desk” Jim is ready to share two decades of experience on how to set up and run and effective compliance and audit program. Emphasis on how to actively manage audit and compliance for outstanding – and harmonious – results.
Awareness that Works – by Michael Santarcangelo
Starting in January, Michael Santarcangelo (your humble Catalyst) will share his unique and effective approach to building “awareness that works.”
Ioana got started in November, and the balance of the contributors will introduce their columns this month, with a nugget or two to ponder and digest over the holidays. By January, we’ll be running full tilt – loaded with ideas, insights and success for 2010.
Michael connects with people, shifts their thinking and creates situations where individuals are naturally inspired to change their behaviors. As a bridge between technology and the user experience, Michael focuses on the positive – acknowledging the good work of the users, amplifying their actions and revealing to them they have the power – and the responsibility – to act to protect information. With wit and clarity, he freely shares unique insights, innovative approaches and effective solutions that are informed by both experience and research.
