Santarcangelo on the Value Imperative Mindset in Security • Interview on...
During the second part of our interview, Anthony M. Freed managed to get me to share some insights from my work on the role of the Value Imperative in security. From the interview: To accomplish this...
View ArticleCurated Catalyst for July 28 – workplace ADD, packaging, and overconfidence
Thanks for the great conversations on twitter last week as a result of the curated catalyst and other articles. Let’s do it again. Thought for the week: To tell people what to do without showing them...
View Article(CSO) Proper understanding of “awareness” is necessary to improve security...
I penned a short series on security awareness on the Translating Security Value blog at CSO. It starts by exploring the basic concept of awareness. As the concept of “security awareness” makes an...
View Article(CSO) How security awareness leads to behavior change
I wrote this post to focus on the confusion about the role of security awareness in behavior change. The reality is that while awareness is an essential step, it is not enough to change behaviors....
View Article(CSO) Designing security awareness for success
Once awareness is established as the realization of actions and impact, it serves as a catalyst for change. Sometimes. To get it right requires a series of steps, and at least three elements. From...
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3 Reasons to reconnect with and embrace your “why”
As class started, the instructor suggested we take a few minutes to consider why we were there. Why now? Why this practice? To spend time quietly assessing our drive and what we might expect in...
View Article(CSO) Curated Catalyst for August 9 – your brain on caffeine, empowering...
Here are three articles selected to stimulate some thinking — and discussion — on how we might draw on other fields to improve our approach to the practice of security. The three articles this week:...
View ArticleGetting over the fear of measuring what matters
“How do you measure the success of your program?” “Oh, I don’t,” he responded. “If you don’t measure the program, then how do you know if it is working?” I asked. “Michael, if I measured the program —...
View ArticleHow to fix the looming shortage of skilled security professionals
Faced with a perceived shortage of skilled talent, it’s time change the approach, distribute the workload, and get people to pitch in so we can focus on the valuable security work that demands our...
View ArticleInclude these 3 essential elements to measure what matters
Once the fear of measuring what matters subsides, the task turns to capturing the right elements. Measuring what matters is more than reporting. There are three essential elements to capture for any...
View ArticleMissing the real opportunity of Manning and Snowden
The common reaction is an almost knee-jerk demand for more, stricter controls. In most cases, these controls won’t work. If we want people engaged in the process, we need to let them take...
View ArticleWant to be successful in security? Embrace your role in sales
We’re all in sales now. Always have, whether we realized it or not. Its time to reconsider the role of selling and how to get better at it to be successful. During a break in the meeting, I wandered...
View ArticleShare your knowledge to be more successful in security (and life)
When faced with the decision to share or hold knowledge about security, successful professionals learn to teach what they know… Early in my career, I realized that security often supported three common...
View ArticleInvitation to publicly discuss the future of security tomorrow (Tuesday Sept 17)
All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go… Admit it, you started to sing along. I was singing as I wrote it. In a few hours, I’ll make my way through airport security, hang at the gate, board the plane...
View ArticleUse twitter? Have ideas on security and privacy? Join me for a chat tomorrow...
While limited to 140 characters each, twitter is an opportunity for exchanging ideas. Tomorrow (September 25) I engage in my first-ever “twitter chat.” I was invited by RSA Europe to discuss security...
View ArticleTechnology does not cause unemployment, the talent paradox, and testing the...
A few months ago I revived the Curated Catalyst and shared articles and insights at the Translating Security Value blog. As I continue to find my voice and focus at that blog, I’ve opted to move the...
View Article3 steps to measure what matters in any situation
Once the fear of truly measuring what matters subsides, the actual process centers on 3 basic steps. And they work in any situation. While it only takes 3 steps and is easy to understand, the process...
View ArticleAre these two letters sabotaging what you think you know?
Do you know what two-letter word has a profound impact on what we know and what we think we know? Consider this common situation: information is presented. Maybe the words are familiar. Perhaps the...
View ArticleSurprising impact of more sleep, programs that increases bullying, and using...
Curated Catalyst for October 12, 2013 The conversations I engaged in this week continue to surface the challenge – and importance – of taking the time to distill our value and work to effectively...
View ArticleDo you ask this one question before communicating?
Popular advice on communication focuses on presenting. Endless tips, tricks, and shortcuts. Help deciding whether to use a template or not. Guidance on how to craft email messages, design slides for...
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Protecting my children on line just got easier – looking forward to testing...
“Daddy, what color iPod did you have growing up?” Asked innocently (a few years ago), my daughter was trying to fathom what I did for music, entertainment, and even communication as a kid. Surprised to...
View ArticleWhy friction is the key to your ability to innovate like Apple
Apple claims innovation is in their DNA, the challenge is focus. The real challenge is friction, and you face the same challenge How would you respond if someone challenged your ability to innovate?...
View ArticleWhy problems defined in terms of solutions decrease value and increase risk
We live in a world that demands action. Often action trumps results. The mere appearance of solving problems becomes more important than actually finding and addressing the right problems. This even...
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Security Catalyst February mid-month review & update
With my writing (and podcast appearances) spread over a few different platforms, including this blog, I wanted to put together a post capturing some insights that could prove useful for you. Please...
View Article3 basic elements every good story needs
Stories are an important way to connect people to value. A popular topic during my keynotes and training sessions, I usually explore the importance with a simple question: “What are the three essential...
View ArticleHow to use visualization to move faster and create more value
Success is built on value. Value is realized when connected to people. The challenge is finding and focusing on the right elements in business that create value. Making the right decisions to advance...
View ArticleDtR Security Newscast – the *real* end of XP, the google nest dance, and more...
What started as a guest spot to share some insights on the Target breach has turned into a regular appearance on the Down the Rabbithole (DtR) Security Newscast with Raf Los (@Wh1t3Rabbit) and James...
View ArticleDtR Security Newscast: Heartbleed, hackers, passwords, and more
Listen to the latest episode of the Down the Rabbithole (DtR) Security Newscast with Raf Los (@Wh1t3Rabbit) and James Jardine (@JardineSoftware). We record the DtR Newscast every other Monday to...
View ArticleDtR Security Newscast: Patching XP, Security of Open Source, Target’s CEO,...
Listen to the latest episode of the Down the Rabbithole (DtR) Security Newscast with Raf Los (@Wh1t3Rabbit) and James Jardine (@JardineSoftware). We record the DtR Newscast every other Monday to...
View ArticleDtR Security Newscast: reconsidering the game of security, new identity theft...
Listen to the latest episode of the Down the Rabbithole (DtR) Security Newscast for May 19th, 2014 — with Raf Los (@Wh1t3Rabbit) and Phillip Beyer (@pjbeyer) sitting in for James Jardine...
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Monday Motivation: everybody is a genius
Einstein reminds us that everyone is a genius. The key is getting the context right. The post Monday Motivation: everybody is a genius appeared first on Security Catalyst. No related posts.
View ArticleDtR Security Newscast: Do you care if Facebook listens in, breaches, and more
Listen to the latest episode of the Down the Rabbithole (DtR) Security Newscast for June 2, 2014 — with Raf Los (@Wh1t3Rabbit), James Jardine (@JardineSoftware), and guest Kim Halavakoski (@khalavak)....
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Monday Motivation: context is the key to understanding
Something to think about While we all push for more content, more information — what we really need is more context. Working in a shared context leads to understanding. Place investment in context...
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Monday Motivation: most worries never happen
Something to think about Worry is an activity that uses a lot of energy. Ultimately, like friction, it erodes value. As pointed out here, often our minds create a more elaborate scheme than reality....
View ArticleDtR Security Newscast: wifi attacks, APT (evolved), the need for practice and...
I invite you to listen to the latest episode of the Down the Rabbithole (DtR) Security Newscast for June 16, 2014 — with Raf Los (@Wh1t3Rabbit), James Jardine (@JardineSoftware), and guest Will Gragido...
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Monday Motivation – Don’t Wait!
Something to think about I often hear clients (and friends) suggesting they’ll take a different/better course of action… when the time is right. While Napoleon Hill wisely points out there is no...
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Monday Motivation – Do what you can
Something to think about Sometimes in the pursuit of perfection, we wish for more time, more resources, or a different situation. Instead of focusing on perfection (even through a change in...
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Monday Motivation – the context counts
Something to think about In the drive for more content, often overlooked is the desire for more context. Despite the finite number of words and smaller subset we use routinely, the key to...
View ArticleDtR Security Newscast: pin those certs, cyber insurance, gmail in the courts
I invite you to listen to the latest episode of the Down the Rabbithole (DtR) Security Newscast for July 28, 2014 — with Raf Los (@Wh1t3Rabbit) and James Jardine (@JardineSoftware). We record the DtR...
View ArticleJoin our journey to teach children safely with Chromebooks and Google Apps
Glancing up from the tablet on his lap, my son asks, “Daddy, what kind of computer did you have growing up?” I tried to explain the VIC-20. They loved the part about how we hooked it up to the TV,...
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Monday Motivation – Be a Beginner Every Day
Something to think about Sometimes we get so bogged down with reality that we stop seeing the possibilities. Lately I’ve learned to delight in the joy of our youngest when she spots a squirrel or bird...
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Monday Motivation – the power of perspective
Something to think about Perspective is essential. Similar to context, our perspectives change. Evident from the top of a tall building, where everything below looks like a model, and people the...
View ArticleDtR Security Newscast: why CISOs get no respect, how many passwords?, and more
Recording the Security Newscasts is a real blast. Hopefully that comes through when you listen in! I invite you to listen to the latest episode of the Down the Rabbithole (DtR) Security Newscast for...
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ICYMI Nov 10 – Weekly Rewind – 3 questions
Welcome to the weekly rewind – a chance to play last week again. This is my latest attempt to figure out the right way to blend various writing efforts — now spreading over more platforms — together....
View ArticleCatalyst Weekly Rewind – Value in time and passwords
As we start another week, take a moment to pause, rewind, and replay the highlights from last week. This captures the work I published, elements I shared, and offers some insights in where I’m focusing...
View ArticleCatalyst Weekly Rewind (Nov 24) – more value, less time
Did you get a chance to read what I created and curated last week? The weekly rewind is a brief look at last week — the work I published, articles I curated, and insights in where I’m focusing some...
View ArticleCatalyst Weekly Rewind (Dec 1) – two sides of human kindness
Did you get a chance to read what I created and curated last week? The weekly rewind is a brief look at last week — the work I published, articles I curated, and insights in where I’m focusing some...
View ArticleCatalyst Weekly Rewind (Dec 8) – are you really telling stories?
Was last week so awesome you want to live it again? Or maybe you’d prefer a do-over. Let’s rewind. Start this week off right by taking a moment to review the best of last week. This is a quick listing...
View ArticleCatalyst Weekly Rewind (Dec 15) – preparing for improvement
Was last week so awesome you want to live it again? Or maybe you’d prefer a do-over. Let’s rewind. Start this week off right by taking a moment to review the best of last week. This is a quick listing...
View ArticleCatalyst Weekly Rewind (Dec 22) – your story, your coalition of talent
Sometimes the weeks fly by (even as the clock drags on). If that happened to you (or even if it didn’t), take a moment to rewind and check out the best of last week. Here’s a quick listing of the...
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