“I had the pleasure of working with Derek while at the Pacific Warfighting Center in Pearl Harbor, HI. He was an immediate asset to the Information Assurance team when he came on board to my task last summer. His information security/computer forensics background and proficiency in HBSS has been a big asset to USPACOM J7. His willingness to involve himself in a multitude of system engineering projects outside the scope of his normal duties has been notable. Derek was always willing to provide advice on corporate matters as well. I would be happy to provide him with a recommendation in the future and would gladly work with him again in future endeavors.”
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Accomplished Product Management leader and U.S. Air Force veteran with a distinguished…
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What is the best frequency for cybersecurity training for employees?
Cybersecurity education has to be treated as a business outcome and not something that is relegated to an annual compliance check-in-the-box. In our current era, most companies are software companies: whether they choose to admit it or not. Finance, healthcare, or insurance, are of course the domain. But software is the lifeblood of these industries. The proliferation and sophistication of attacks warrants an equally vigilant and educated workforce. Digital self defense is a crucial skill that must be continuously honed if a firm wishes to be successful in this age.
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🐝 Kicking the Hornet's Nest: The Pros and Cons of Candidate Presentations in Interviews 🐝 I might be kicking the hornet’s nest with this one, but…
🐝 Kicking the Hornet's Nest: The Pros and Cons of Candidate Presentations in Interviews 🐝 I might be kicking the hornet’s nest with this one, but…
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Join myself and Stuart McClure tomorrow, Wednesday 14th, at 10am Pacific Time as we continue to push the boundaries of the Future of Work by…
Join myself and Stuart McClure tomorrow, Wednesday 14th, at 10am Pacific Time as we continue to push the boundaries of the Future of Work by…
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Value captured and value validated all in one post. Thank you Geoff Moore for sharing your real life experience on the value of having a Security…
Value captured and value validated all in one post. Thank you Geoff Moore for sharing your real life experience on the value of having a Security…
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