The Security Catalyst

Greetings from Sierra Vista, Arizona with a long overdue update. While I may have been quiet (rare, I know), I have not been idle.

A few months ago I was focused on tracking down security fundamentals - and how they need to be applied; last week I was able to craft an intense training section that brought a group of professionals through a unique training class designed around that very concept. It was a great week and really has me energized (despite the need for sleep).

I also shared some insights from Into the Breach with a group at Fort Huachucha yesterday. The best part - for everyone, myself included - was the hour-long conversation that ensued after the keynote. We talked about current challenges and how we can face them by addressing the true problems (not the symptoms) and how to engage people to take responsibility while increasing our ability to hold them accountable.

We are going to take some time today to visit Bisbee, AZ before heading up to Tempe, AZ tomorrow. This is our final “pre-tour” trip as we work out the kinks of driving cross-country in the RV multiple times a year, running the business and spending time as a family. This trip was much smoother than the spring “expedition” and we are already looking forward to the onTour launch in September!

As we make our way back to NY, here is our schedule for the next two weeks:

Phoenix, AZ

I love Phoenix and look forward to catching up with a lot of good clients, friends and even some new faces.

Arrive: Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Depart: Friday, August 22, 2008

Staying here: http://www.apachepalmsrvpark.com/

Dallas, Texas

We have a lot of friends that we hope to see while we stop in Dallas. The best part of traveling by RV is the complete flexibility to see clients, potential clients and friends (most of whom were once clients or will be clients). We really enjoy life as a family and seeing the country in a way that allows us to work with people we would chose to spend time with!

Arrive: Saturday, August 23

Depart: Monday, August 25

* we have not yet picked a park, but these are the top three options - have experience or insight? Drop me a line *

http://www.treetopsrvvillage.com/

http://tradersvillage.com/en/grandprairie/rv

http://www.cowtownrvpark.com/

Atlanta, Georgia

** Will be meeting some friends and potential clients to discuss how Into the Breach influences “Awareness that Works”; I love the opportunity to discuss my passions and share research. I’m really pumped about this!

Arrive: Tuesday, August 26

Depart: Thursday, August 28

Staying here: http://atlantasouthrvresort.com/

Potential other stops on the way “home”

•       Considering a brief stop in Charlotte, NC
•       May take one more trip to Hershey Park (need to find a connection at the Hershey Chocolate company - we’re there so much!)

Are you along our path?

If you are along our path or in one of the cities where we are touching down, I would love to meet, say hello and can offer you a preview copy of Into the Breach!  I am currently tweaking the onTour website in time for our September launch and will be announcing the 6-week onTour Fall leg in about a week or so.

Other Quick Updates

•       Four podcasts are lined up, including the Pop Culture Security, Breach Breakdown and Security Roundtable!
•       Despite my compressed schedule, my brain has not stopped; I have been working on a series of articles to share
•       I have a special report on “freeware” that I will be releasing next week; this was a real change in thinking for me and I look forward to sharing what I learned with you.

Book Updates

•       The kindle book should be available this month
•       The eBook should be available this month
•       The hardcover book will be available September 16, 2008 (we’ll be picking up 500 copies on our way to Nashville, TN)
•       The book can be pre-ordered here: http://atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02353.htm

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