Justification Matters: Start with Why
In 1970, Professor Elaine Langer, better known as the mother of mindfulness, conducted an experiment to understand how mindful people operate. She wanted to determine how difficult it would be to get people to allow someone else to jump the queue. Professor Langer looked around the campus and found a place which had a photocopying machine […]
Gloves and Communication: How we communicate matters
John Stagner was a procurement executive in a company called John Deere; they manufactured farm, construction, and forestry equipment. John was convinced that the decentralized procurement model at the time was highly inefficient, and he believed that if he could implement a centralized model, he could achieve significant cost savings for the organisation. He projected […]
Are you three feet away from gold?
R.U. Darby heard about the Gold Rush in Colorado. He assembled a small team and decided to try his luck. When they reached Colorado, they took a lease on a small piece of land and started working. With a pick and a shovel, they start digging and within weeks they strike gold. However, they needed machinery to […]
Adapting to change: It is imperative that we do!
In 1996 a group of hikers set off to climb Mount Everest. They had the correct equipment, were well trained and fit. However, on Mount Everest there is a rule. If you do not reach the summit by a certain time of the day, you must abandon your attempt. This particular day there was a […]
The Intersection of User-Centric Security and Security Culture
I recently found myself at a fork in the road. On the right, there was a path designed by architects and experts; on the left, a path carved out by pedestrians actually walking the road—let’s call them “users.” I chose to go left. The reasons for my choice were simple. First, it was convenient, almost […]
The Relationship Between a 10-Inch Hole, Koi Fish, and the Cyber Skills Shortage
As any koi keeper will know, they are water keepers first and fish keepers second. The condition of the water is of paramount importance to ensure the long-term health of koi fish. Due to their high level of inbreeding, koi are genetically weaker and more prone to diseases than their plain-coloured counterparts. It is estimated […]
Roadmap to CISSP Certification: Must-Know Tips and Essential Resources
CISSP, offered by ISC2, is considered the gold standard in cybersecurity certifications. The exam is challenging—arguably the most difficult certification exam you will ever encounter. However, with adequate preparation, success is possible. It is never guaranteed, but it is achievable. This article provides recommendations for resources to help you prepare for the exam. It also […]
CISSP: Why I would recommend it
CISSP, offered by ISC2, is often described as the gold standard when it comes to security certifications. The table below depicts US job adverts asking for specific certifications in September 2023; the main takeaway is that organisations are looking for candidates with CISSP. Benefits in my opinion Personal mastery: You will feel great when you […]
Barriers to entry and why it is needed.
Whenever two or more gather in the name of Cybersecurity, the topic of skills shortage, promptly followed by barriers to entry is likely to come up. My observation is that there is a genuine problem and dislike toward the idea of having barriers to entry. Barriers in this case refers to the minimum requirements a […]
What the security industry can earn from the circus industry?
A circus is a highly structured and well-orchestrated operation, where everyone has a specific and defined role for which they are trained. In my opinion, the security industry can learn from this… If you ask ten information security analysts what they do, you are likely to get ten different answers. If you ask ten nurses what […]