“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 [...]
… emphasis he put on making sure that the audience are able to walk away with actionable insights
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… unwavering passion for helping individuals harness the human side of security
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“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, Michael [...]
… an expert who wants to get to the root of the problem and resolve it in the most efficient manner possible
December 10, 2011 By
“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 [...]
Effectively Communicating the Value of Cloud Security Presentation
October 21, 2011 By
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 success [...]
The launch of the Curated Catalyst newsletter – invitation to subscribe
October 14, 2011 By
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 [...]
Security Awareness Roundtable: How to Transform Security Awareness Month
September 16, 2011 By
October is declared “security awareness month.†For some, it’s a day, others a week. For many, it’s a concept that provides little benefit. During the roundtable in July, we defined “security awareness†(recording at link) – an individual’s realization of the consequences of their actions with the ability to assess intention and impact. So does [...]
Security Awareness Roundtable: The Human Paradox Gap – Audio Download
August 11, 2011 By
A common concern voiced in the industry is that people simply do not – and sometimes cannot – understand why they are asked to take actions for the sake of security. However, the challenge lies less with the individuals themselves than it does with a paradox I wrote about in Into the Breach and have [...]
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Security Awareness Roundtable: Defining Security Awareness – Audio Download
July 21, 2011 By
The first episode of the Security Awareness Roundtable addressed the importance of defining security awareness the right way. The audio of the roundtable is now available for download and enjoyment. Joined by Justin Bovee and Steve Ellis, we presented the definition of security awareness, explored how it sets the stage for success and offered insights [...]
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Security Awareness Roundtable: Defining Security Awareness – Invitation to Participate
July 19, 2011 By
Starting Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern I host a new monthly roundtable series focused on Security Awareness at Focus.com. The first roundtable addresses a basic challenge: what is security awareness? When the concept of security awareness is tossed about without a clear understanding or vision, the results are mixed. The first [...]
Why dropping the label of “users” improves how we practice security
July 12, 2011 By
A few weeks ago, a colleague was explaining his challenge of creating a security awareness program in a firm that “operated less like a business and more like a law firm.†Specifically, the big-dollar revenue producers in his company took exception to being considered “average users†and refused to participate. No one likes to be [...]
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