The Case for Crowdsourcing Security Buying Decisions

Has the time come for crowdsourcing security buying decisions?  I, for one, think so.  Have a look at my latest DarkReading piece and let me know if you agree: http://www.darkreading.com/the-case-for-crowdsourcing-security-buying-decisions/a/d-id/1329257?.  I'd love to hear from you either way.

Why does WannaCry really make me want to cry?

It is an interesting question, but the answer may be different than you were expecting.  I discuss in my latest SecurityWeek piece: http://www.securityweek.com/why-wannacry-really-made-me-want-cry.  Hope you find the piece insightful.

We should strive to leave no one behind in security, including SMBs

As security professionals, we should strive to leave no one behind.  Unfortunately, for many SMBs, that is not the reality of the situation.  Often, SMBs find themselves left behind for a variety of reasons.  I discuss the situation and offer some thoughts on ways ahead in my latest DarkReading piece: https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/smb-security-dont-leave-the-smaller-companies-behind/a/d-id/1328997?.

What can Shakespeare teach us about security market confusion?

I bet you're likely wondering what connection Shakespeare could possible have to security market confusion.  It's a fair question, of course.  I explore the connection via Romeo and Juliet in my latest SecurityWeek piece: http://www.securityweek.com/what-romeo-and-juliet-can-teach-us-about-security-market-confusion.  Hope you enjoy.

Seeing Security from the Other Side of the Window

How can we as a security community see ourselves as others see us?  What do we look like from the other side of the window?  I discuss this very topic in my latest DarkReading piece: http://www.darkreading.com/careers-and-people/seeing-security-from-the-other-side-of-the-window/a/d-id/1328786?.

The Practical Effects of GDPR

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect in May of 2018.  The regulation may reach farther and wider than you realize.  That being said, what practical impact will this regulation have on security operations and incident response?  Although GDPR is a complex regulation, there are some important points that are particularly relevant to security operations and incident response.  My latest piece in SecurityWeek discusses: http://www.securityweek.com/practical-effects-gdpr-security-operations-and-incident-response.

The Disappearing Line

How does the disappearing line affect you?  Wondering what line I am referring to you and why it is disappearing?  I discuss in my latest SecurityWeek piece: http://www.securityweek.com/beyond-nation-states-disappearing-line-between-attacker-capabilities.  Hope you enjoy.