Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Rethinking Success in Security: Why Climbing the Corporate Ladder Isn’t Always the Goal

Rethinking Success in Security: Why Climbing the Corporate Ladder Isn’t Always the Goal. In my latest SecurityWeek piece, I discuss what I believe is an important topic regarding careers in the security field: https://www.securityweek.com/rethinking-success-in-security-why-climbing-the-corporate-ladder-isnt-always-the-goal/.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Actions Over Words: Career Lessons for the Security Professional

In a world full of noise and promises, it’s those who consistently deliver behind the scenes who build the most respected and rewarding careers. I'd advise prioritizing doing over talking. I discuss in my latest SecurityWeek piece: https://www.securityweek.com/actions-over-words-career-lessons-for-the-security-professional/.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Groucho’s Wit, Cloud Complexity, and the Case for Consistent Security Policy

Groucho’s Wit, Cloud Complexity, and the Case for Consistent Security Policy: In my latest SecurityWeek piece, I discuss how Grouch Marx's humor can teach us an important lesson around the importance of applying consistent security policy. https://www.securityweek.com/grouchos-wit-cloud-complexity-and-the-case-for-consistent-security-policy/

Monday, March 24, 2025

Through the Lens of Music: What Cybersecurity Can Learn From Joni Mitchell

What can Joni Mitchell teach us about cloud security? Perhaps more than you might initially think. I discuss in my latest SecurityWeek piece: https://www.securityweek.com/through-the-lens-of-music-what-cybersecurity-can-learn-from-joni-mitchell/.

Thursday, February 27, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Compliance: When Regulations Weaken Security

Can regulations actually weaken security? I would argue that they can. I explain why in my latest SecurityWeek piece: https://www.securityweek.com/the-hidden-cost-of-compliance-when-regulations-weaken-security/. Food for thought and a discussion that I believe is long overdue.

Monday, February 10, 2025

Security Teams Pay the Price: The Unfair Reality of Cyber Incidents

Why is it that, regardless of the circumstances, security teams always seem to shoulder the burden of security incidents? What steps can be taken to prepare for this? I discuss in my latest SecurityWeek piece: https://www.securityweek.com/security-teams-pay-the-price-the-unfair-reality-of-cyber-incidents/.

Monday, January 13, 2025

Rationalizing the Stack: The Case for Security Vendor Consolidation

Security vendor consolidation is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. What are some points enterprises should consider when looking towards a consolidation play? I discuss in my latest SecurityWeek piece: https://www.securityweek.com/rationalizing-the-stack-the-case-for-security-vendor-consolidation/.