Reevaluating the Work-Life Balance My priorities are my family then my Cybersecurity career. However, I recently noticed that for more than a year, I have not taken a day off. I always make time for my children and wife, but I am also doing work, research, consulting, writing articles, producing videos, or speaking at events every day. I have not set aside time for myself. Overall, it isn't a bad thing as I am passionate about cybersecurity. I really enjoy the challenges and…
Where Should a CISO Report Into? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kImvw3Mosns Where should a CISO report into within an organization? No common standard exists as we can find them operating under many different organizations, including IT, Legal, the CTO, and CEO just to name a few. In today’s video, I break down some of the considerations that impact where the CISO can be most effective. Be sure to share your insights regarding this ongoing debate. Where do you think CISO’s…
Top 10 Things the Industry Can Do Now to Mitigate Digital Supply-Chain Attacks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUwejP_4gkI The SolarWinds and Exchange supply-chain attacks have highlighted how vulnerable 3rd party and vendor security is for every organization. The industry must fundamentally change to manage the growing risks and it will take time. There are some steps we make to greatly improve the situation in the short-term. There are steps we can make to greatly improve…
The Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Might be Good for America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6UrKQQj2G0 The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, that caused fear of fuel shortages on the US East Coast, might be exactly what the nation needed to improve Critical Infrastructure security! In this week’s video, I discuss why the attack was a much-needed wake-up call for those not paying attention to the big risks that are present in the country’s Critical Infrastructure sectors.…
Paying Ransomware Should be Illegal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI_-fyxVuVQ Ransomware is a growing problem that must be STOPPED! Cybercriminals are accumulating fortunes by impacting individuals, businesses, critical systems, and digital services. Some victims are paying ransoms in the tens of millions of dollars. In today’s video, I explore a radical option that strategically may defeat ransomware from the inside! I have surveyed the professional community and will…
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