Cyber insurance is increasingly difficult to obtain and more expensive than ever. A recent study identified the top 10 controls insurance carriers look for when determining coverage and cost. By…
In order to communicate their message quickly, Vendors need to develop a value statement that appeals to a CISO by quickly articulating how your solution reduces risk, minimizes staffing issues,…
Please note: Version 2.1 of the tool was uploaded to the site on February 28, 2022, due to a formula bug in the privacy worksheet. I am quite thrilled to…
The perimeter is dissolving. Employees are using any device from any location for work. With limited visibility from our traditional networking and endpoint security controls, how do we protect our…
A collection of information security metrics and statistic resources to use when discussing the state of information security. Many of the typical suspects are here – DDoS, Ransomware, SPAM, Insider…
The perimeter is dissolving. Employees are using any device from any location for work. With limited visibility from our traditional networking and endpoint security controls, how do we protect our…
I recently had a wonderful opportunity to sit in on a panel discussing how the pandemic is going to change the way security practitioners think about protecting their organizations.
With so many people now being asked to work-from-home as part of the evolving COVAD-19 precautions, I figured it was worthwhile to put together a few tried-and-true practices to keep…
Panel discussion on third-party risk. Topics included conducting software composition analysis (SCA), assessing threats and impacts, risk-rating your inventory, and selecting the right controls.
An interview with the Wall Street Journal around the need for an effective identity management solution to manage the rapid growth of the remote workforce.
In holding myself accountable to my own call-to-action, I have dedicated a page to share all of the diversity-centric resources I have collected over the years. From How-To guides to…
A recent interview I did with SearchSecurity/TechTarget. While much was about the benefits and love of the job, the 'job churn' and 'burnout' discussions are front and center in the…
This page will list various personal and family-related ‘remote’ STEM activities to participate in as well as other free offerings to help companies, individuals and families cope with their newfound…
As a hiring manager, how does someone make a person go through three video interviews, do two coding assignments, be so impressed with the coding that they then fly the…
The Evolving Game Of Cyber Insurance
Cyber insurance is increasingly difficult to obtain and more expensive than ever. A recent study identified the top 10 controls insurance carriers look for when determining coverage and cost. By…
The Interrupt-driven Life of a CISO
The interrupt-driven life of a CISO and how stress impacts our thought process and the changes we make to how our minds work.
Simplify Your Value Statement
In order to communicate their message quickly, Vendors need to develop a value statement that appeals to a CISO by quickly articulating how your solution reduces risk, minimizes staffing issues,…
New Version of the NIST CSF Tool
Please note: Version 2.1 of the tool was uploaded to the site on February 28, 2022, due to a formula bug in the privacy worksheet. I am quite thrilled to…
The Problem With The Industry Analyst
Thoughts on the damage caused by Research Firms to the Information Security field and why the role of the Industry Analyst must change.
Millicom Builds Transformational Identity Security Program
The perimeter is dissolving. Employees are using any device from any location for work. With limited visibility from our traditional networking and endpoint security controls, how do we protect our…
New Resource: Industry Statistics and Metrics
A collection of information security metrics and statistic resources to use when discussing the state of information security. Many of the typical suspects are here – DDoS, Ransomware, SPAM, Insider…
Identity Management as a Foundation for Future-Proofing your Security
The perimeter is dissolving. Employees are using any device from any location for work. With limited visibility from our traditional networking and endpoint security controls, how do we protect our…
What if Identity Didn’t Exist?
The concept of Identity is critical to what we do. If it didn't exist, how would it change your approach and how would you answer the question?
Cybersecurity in the age of the pandemic
An interview with The Times (UK) around the need for an effective awareness and training program to manage the rapid growth of the remote workforce.
CSNP: How Working From Home Is Changing The Business Environment
I recently had a wonderful opportunity to sit in on a panel discussing how the pandemic is going to change the way security practitioners think about protecting their organizations.
BeyondTrust: CISO Diaries
I had the honor of participating in the LinkedIn Live event on some of the scarest things I have ever heard from my security team.
CISO 101: How to Walk & Talk Like a CISO
I had an opportunity to reflect on what is takes to be a CISO, how I got here, and where I think the industry is heading.
A Few Leadership Work-From-Home Tips
With so many people now being asked to work-from-home as part of the evolving COVAD-19 precautions, I figured it was worthwhile to put together a few tried-and-true practices to keep…
Ed Talks: Kicking 3rd-Party Software Risk to the Curb
Panel discussion on third-party risk. Topics included conducting software composition analysis (SCA), assessing threats and impacts, risk-rating your inventory, and selecting the right controls.
Companies Battle Another Pandemic: Skyrocketing Hacking Attempts
An interview with the Wall Street Journal around the rapid uptick in enterprise attacks seen amongst the initial weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Companies Rush to Implement Identity Systems for Remote Working
An interview with the Wall Street Journal around the need for an effective identity management solution to manage the rapid growth of the remote workforce.
Diversity Resources to Make a Change
In holding myself accountable to my own call-to-action, I have dedicated a page to share all of the diversity-centric resources I have collected over the years. From How-To guides to…
Dark Reading Usability Interview
An interview I did with Ericka Chickowski of DarkReading on the importance of useability of security products.
Let’s Use This Outrage to Make a Change
The outrage over the George Floyd murder is causing many to push for change. Will you use your outrage to fix the diversity issues you see every day?
2020 Best New Blog – Security Bloggers Awards
Chronicles of a CISO was named 2020 Best New Blog of the Year by the Security Blogger Network
CISO position burnout causes high churn rate
A recent interview I did with SearchSecurity/TechTarget. While much was about the benefits and love of the job, the 'job churn' and 'burnout' discussions are front and center in the…
Free COVID-19 Resources
This page will list various personal and family-related ‘remote’ STEM activities to participate in as well as other free offerings to help companies, individuals and families cope with their newfound…
A Few Leadership Work-From-Home Tips
A few tried-and-true practices to keep you productive and sane while spending an unexpected few weeks in the home office.
Tech Hiring is Badly Broken
As a hiring manager, how does someone make a person go through three video interviews, do two coding assignments, be so impressed with the coding that they then fly the…