You give mobile phones to inmates and you are under the impression they won’t find a way to misuse them? First mistake, nothing is un-hackable. And this proves it! https://www.itv.com/news/2021-09-13/the-unhackable-phones-given-to-prisoners-which-were-then-hacked-to-buy-drugs

Before we delve deeper into getting hacked, I guess you will need my bonafide’s. I’ve been in the trenches of cybersecurity for over three decades, and I’ve seen it all. From the early days of dial-up internet to the rise of cloud computing, I’ve been there, done that, and got the t-shirt (and the scars). I’ve worked with everyone from tiny startups to massive corporations, and I’ve got the certifications to prove it. I’ve been a consultant, a CISO, and … Continue reading “The Troublemaker CISO: Getting Hacked”

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.