Category: CISO Blog

that 100% of commercial apps have security flaws. I just had to laugh when I read this article, its true but they are also wrong even bespoke apps contain security flaws…. But then again, its also true that 100% of cars have / has / had / will have wheels…..  

So as part of my job I need to understand the legal landscape that defines how we operate in a country, that means I spend a lot of time reading laws….. wonder if I should become an Attorney? Anyway… every now and then I come across a jewel of a legal statement, and I found one today that I really love. In fact I think it should be incorporated into EVERY single country and the Media is specifically included in … Continue reading “Great Laws to Adopt”

I am sure that I am not fully aware of the impact that I have in the lives of those who crossed my path nor of their impact on me. Growing older gives us the opportunity to reflect and pass some knowledge on to those who follow. Here is today’s nugget. Don’t take life to serious but don’t take it as a joke. Be kind to those who cross you path and remember that your words do have impact.  And … Continue reading “Reflection…”

You need to know what you are capable of both physically and mentally. You can do anything you set your mind to, but you should also realize that some things are just not in your wheelhouse. For me its like being a fighter pilot not only do I lack the reflexes, but I won’t fit into the cockpit. Also learn to laugh at yourself

So its back in fashion….. seeing that getting ransomware on a person’s devices are becoming hard the attackers are moving their focus back to extortion. Make no mistake that your actions, even on your private computer, can be held against you. #ciso I guess it’s time to dust off that awareness campaign and also warn the #leadership teams.

“In Wake of Breaches, Accellion Faces at Least 14 Lawsuits” and the CISO is also under fire even though he advised clients to move away from the platform and did the same internally. This proves the point that the CISO must not be part of any other unit within a business. Security needs its independence to highlight the risks to both to the other Executives as well as the Board of Directors.

of a new day is one should not be wasted on things that dont make you happy.

with a LOT of humor thrown in and bad examples ? Life is serious and we are not going to get out of it alive…. so here is a funny take on being a CISO Our job is a simple one, but some of us make it sound extremely complicated…. It’s not rocket science or neurosurgery. There are 3 main things we do, the first is (Like a new parent) we baby proof the place so that the kids cannot … Continue reading “What we do…”

The mind is a powerful thing……do you believe you can, or, do you believe its impossible?

Like so many other things in life, progress is only achieved when you move outside of where you are comfortable.