Welcome to the captivating world of cyber security! Throughout my entire career, I’ve immersed myself in the fascinating realms of Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Professional Services, and Consulting, all while specializing in one paramount domain – cyber security. This field isn’t just my profession; it’s been my academic focus, both during my undergraduate and graduate studies. With a wealth of experience under my belt, my passion for cyber security continues to burn brighter than ever.
In this corner of the internet, I’ve found the perfect outlet to share the wealth of knowledge and insights I’ve garnered over the years. These pages serve as a hub where I present my thoughts, opinions, and revelations about the dynamic world of cyber security.
Writing is my passion; it’s a way for me to express my thoughts on topics that ignite a fire within me. As ideas fully take shape in my mind, I take pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and weave my thoughts into eloquent prose.
Below, you’ll find the tangible results of my labor, a collection of thought-provoking posts that delve into various aspects of cyber security. Each article represents my commitment to shed light on crucial topics in this ever-evolving field.
I’ve meticulously arranged some of these posts into distinct categories, making it easier for you to navigate the array of subjects. Simply peruse the submenu for this page, and delve into the topics that pique your interest the most.
I encourage you to explore, engage, and participate in the discussions that unfold within these virtual pages. Cyber security is a constantly evolving domain, and knowledge sharing is an integral part of staying ahead in the game.
Thank you for joining me on this enlightening journey, and together, let’s unravel the complexities of cyber security and embrace the opportunities it holds.
Introduction: Innovation That Actually Ships In cybersecurity, innovation is often treated like a slogan something we talk about more than we practice. We attend conferences filled with visionary keynotes, evaluate platforms promising to revolutionize threat detection, and brainstorm automation ideas in post-incident retrospectives. But turning those ideas into something that ships; something real, useful, and adopted is… Read more: Innovation Isn’t Improvement: Lessons from the Frontlines of Change
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) thrive on metrics to operate efficiently, benchmark performance, and drive continual improvement. However, one of the most significant challenges many SOCs face is collecting and generating meaningful metrics. Why Are SOC Metrics Crucial? Metrics in the SOC serve several critical functions: Proposed Metrics for SOC Performance To enhance cohesion and performance,… Read more: The Importance of Metrics in a Security Operations Center (SOC)
These additional slides were created as part of one of our classes to complement the class slides I’ll cover the story below a little bit in class. The Rise and Rapid Fall of Microsoft’s Tay In the early months of 2016, the digital corridors of Twitter were abuzz with conversations spanning every conceivable topic. Sensing… Read more: Harnessing AI in Cybersecurity – Annex Slides
I picked up Edward De Bono’s book Six Thinking Hats a few years ago. His book presents the idea of categorizing thinking into six categories or Hats. Categorizing Thinking: The Six Thinking Hats Approach Black Hat: Focuses on identifying potential problems, risks, and cautious aspects of an idea or solution. White Hat: Gathering data, information, and facts… Read more: Balancing Caution and Creativity: Applying Six Thinking Hats to New Ideas
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