“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
December 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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: 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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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 [...]
How the mobile device security paper from Symantec yields insights on security awareness, leadership and even your security career
June 28, 2011 By
The impact of mobile malware on the enterprise is rising; while immediate action may not be warranted, there are some actions to take today to prepare for the future with less friction. Security Catalyst notes in terms of security awareness, security leadership, effectively communicating the value of security and a few thoughts on how a paper like this advances a security career
Uncovering my passion for security awareness and effective communication
June 15, 2011 By
My turning point not only brought my family closer together and put us on the path of a more simple life, it also helped me uncover and voice my true passion: the “human side†of security. On February 18, 2010, it was clear that my focus was blending my background in human ecology, information security and professional communication to focus on security awareness, effectively communicating the value of security and helping people advance their security careers.
7 Sources of Data Breaches You’ll Never Hear About: Your Network Drives
March 8, 2011 By
This is the seventh post in a series about data breaches you can prevent. We’ve covered Phones and Personal Computing Devices, Your Browser, Your Inbox, Your Thumb and External Drives, Your Old Computer, and Your Cloud Backup. Finally, we’ll discuss Your Network Drives. Most companies have an internal corporate network with one or more shared [...]
7 Sources of Data Breaches You’ll Never Hear About: Your Cloud Backup
March 1, 2011 By
This is the sixth post in a series about data breaches you can prevent. We’ve covered Phones and Personal Computing Devices , Your Browser, Your Inbox, Your Thumb and External Drives, and Your Old Computer. Next we’ll discuss Your Cloud Backup. Online cloud computing gives individuals and small businesses access to Fortune 500 computing services, [...]
7 Sources of Data Breaches You’ll Never Hear About: Your Old Windows 95 Computer
February 22, 2011 By
This is the fifth post in a series about data breaches you can prevent. We’ve covered Phones and Personal Computing Devices , Your Browser, and Your Inbox, and Your Thumb and External Drives. Next we’ll discuss Your Old Windows 95 Computer. Technology has made it easier than ever to be a digital pack rat. Cheap [...]
7 Sources of Data Breaches You’ll Never Hear About: Your Thumb Drive
February 15, 2011 By
This post is the fourth in a series about data breaches you can prevent. We’ve covered Phones and Personal Computing Devices , Your Browser, and Your Inbox. Here we’ll explore Your Thumb and External Drives. Just about anything that can store information can be used to store sensitive personal information. Whether you use an external [...]
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