Michael Santarcangelo delivers Awareness that Works™
by Martin Fisher Those who know me have come to expect me to “correct” them whenever they say “manage people”. “Objects are managed, people are led,” is my usual retort. Sometimes I am met with a blank look, sometimes with a exasperated grimace, and sometimes (and not nearly often enough) by a questioning stare. “What?” [...]
by Ioana Justus If you were asked to throw a few million dollars out the window, would you do it? If yes, let me know where and when – I’ll happily wait outside with my catcher’s mitt. More likely, the quick answer to this question is a resounding “NO”. Few circumstances would lead someone to [...]
by Dennis Kuntz Most people like attention. Just like we did when we were kids, to get that attention we sometimes engage in good behavior and sometimes in bad behavior. As a parent I know that a sound approach is to focus on and reward the good behavior, while not giving the attention sought via [...]
by James Costello A friend of mine recently had a very Dilbertesque experience at work. The company my friend works for has been acquired twice in the last three years and all of the dust seemed to be settling. Sort of… Locally there were four offices under the corporate umbrella, each a legacy of the [...]
by Trish Smith Although at times I complain about it, I do truly enjoy my status as the only person in the Catayst writers’ group without a formal background in IT. I believe that it does, as Michael tells me time and again, give me a unique perspective on the field. It is from that [...]
By Trish Smith The recent activity in the economy has brought to the public’s attention some controversial issues regarding how organizations change (or in this case, how they don’t). The 700 billion dollar bailout (just for a start) of the financial and automotive industries has focused the spotlight on a very specific issue in the [...]
You may have noticed the new look and feel for the Security Catalyst Blog. We’re in the process of rolling out a brand new website, as well as a more focused blog and podcast. To help, I am pleased to welcome Patrick Romero to the team. He has an impressive background, has served our country well – and is passionate about information protection. Patrick is currently in law school, and will be contributing on a weekly basis.Meet PatrickPatrick Romero is a second-year law student at New York Law School and concentrating on issues of internet law. He graduated from Connecticut College cum laude with double majors in international relations and economics and was a member of Pi Sigma Alpha. He also attended the Arabic Language Institute at the American University in Cairo (AUC) prior to attending law school. Mr. Romero served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Multi-National Security Transition Command in Baghdad, Iraq from 2004-2005. During this time, he was awarded many military medals, including the Combat Action Badge, Joint Service Commendation Badge, Iraq Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Overseas Ribbon and the U.S. Army Commendation Medal.
Communications“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”-Mahatma GandhiIn Part I of Change is Good, I gave you an overview of our developments at The Security Catalyst…. Our new website will be launched at the end of this month.
Catalyst Club – unique coaching, job-aids and the ability to practice and improveThe Security Catalyst blog and podcast will gain new energy thanks to the addition of two new team members. With their support, we are developing a production schedule which will allow me to share research, analysis and opinions with you on a more regular basis. Shortly, you will notice a new blog template. In a few weeks, you’ll noticea slight change to it’s location (it will be found at /blog). We all have a lot to share, and we’re looking forward to the change.We are about to start rolling out the changes…. Soon you will experience the new look, feel and functionality of our web-based services…. Watch for ‘Change is Good: Part III’ next week.
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