The Security Trifecta™ episodes
By Michael Peters on May 20, 2012
I’m working on some new episodes for The Security Trifecta™ information security series and the introduction is pretty cool I think. It would be great to get your feedback. Here is a sample: The-Security-Trifecta.
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Cops: Pastor Hid Cameras In Church Bathroom | The Smoking Gun
By Michael Peters on May 16, 2012
“You never know when you are auditioning!”
You have heard me say it before. I’ve written about it in my book “Securing the C Level” and here in my blog. I’ve discussed it at conferences and in presentations. But this represents the extreme end of that recommendation I had never included for consideration.
Cops: Pastor Hid Cameras In Church Bathroom | The Smoking Gun.
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Logan – Midwest Book Review
By Michael Peters on May 14, 2012
Logan, Midwest Book Review writes:
“Along with the general economy, the job market crash that began in 2008 and which is starting to recover some four years later is still highly competitive and highly volatile. This is as true for executive level corporate officer as it is for the industrial line worker. Drawing upon his many years of experience and expertise as an information security consultant and business leader, Michael D. Peters has deftly written “Securing the C Level: Getting, Keeping, or Reclaiming that Executive Title”, a 164-page compendium of ‘real world’ observations, commentary, advice, and ‘how to’ counsel on creating and implementing an achievable plan to ensure executive success applicable to any corporate setting from new entrepreneurial ventures to established multinational companies. The key to such success to develop a personal career plan. Informed and informative from first page to last, “Securing the C Level” is thoroughly user-friendly and especially recommended for three categories of executives: Those who are entering the job market for the first time; Those who are seeking advancement up the corporate ladder whether within their company; Those who find themselves dismissed as redundant and seek a new position with another company. Timely and ‘real world’ useful, “Securing the C Level” is an especially recommended addition to personal, professional, corporate, academic, and community library Business Administration as well as Jobs/Careers instructional reference collections.”
Thank you Logan!
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John Taylor – Midwest Book Review
By Michael Peters on May 14, 2012
John Taylor, Midwest Book Review writes:
“Corporate Culture is a strange thing that often proves ludicrously difficult to understand. “Securing the C Level: Getting, Keeping, or Reclaiming that Executive Title” is a guide from Michael D. Peters as he presents an exploration of Corporate culture, as he explains its nuances to those who want to get ahead in it, and how to avoid the common pitfalls through it all. Direct and to the point, “Securing the C Level” is a strong pick for anyone entering the Corporate jungle, very much recommended.”
Thank you John!
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Security Bloggers Network
By Michael Peters on May 14, 2012
MichaelPeters.org is now syndicated on the Security Bloggers Network! It is the best place to find the largest collection of security focused blogs all in one place on the planet. Check them out here: http://www.securitybloggersnetwork.com/
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Meet the Candidate for Your ISSA International Board of Directors – Michael Peters
By Michael Peters on May 12, 2012
Elections for the 2012 International Board of Directors are approaching fast; next month to be precise! I am a candidate for the two year term and I would appreciate your vote as an ISSA member in good standing. There are 13 candidates vying for 5 director positions.
About Me
I have been an independent information security consultant, executive, researcher, author, and catalyst with many years of information technology and business leadership experience. My current and previous executive positions include CSO, CISO and advising CIO.
I am a current member of the Metro Atlanta and Kentuckiana ISSA chapters, a founding member and past president of the Kentuckiana and Montgomery ISSA chapters.
From a credential perspective, I hold an Executive Juris Doctor in Cyberspace Law; a certified MBA, undergraduate in IT Security, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CCE, CMBA, SCSA, and I am an ISSA Fellow.
In the realm of thought leadership, I am the author of “Securing the C Level”, “Governance Documentation and Information Technology Security Policies Demystified”, “The Security Trifecta”, and thousands of blogging, tweeting, social media networking and professional network syndication and industry feature publications. I have contributed significantly towards curriculum development as adjunct and professional certifications in security, technology, cyber-law, and privacy.
As a highly accomplished senior IT corporate officer and recognized international expert in IT operations, systems, data, and network security, risk and privacy, I have already proven my leadership capabilities to many Fortune 50, 100, and 500 companies.
My Statement of Goals
As a candidate for ISSA International Director, I Michael Peters, state the following as personal goals if elected:
1. I will continue to promote the education of and help expand the knowledge and skills of not only ISSA members in the interrelated fields of information systems security and information data processing, but also other individuals who are interested in or dependent upon information security.
2. I will continue to encourage a free exchange of information security techniques, approaches, problem solving, and philosophy not only between ISSA members, but also other individuals who are interested in or dependent upon information security.
3. I will continue to provide adequate communication to keep not only ISSA members abreast of current events in information processing and security which can be beneficial to them and their employers, but also other individuals who are interested in or dependent upon information security.
4. I will continue to communicate to management and to systems and information processing professionals the importance of establishing controls necessary to ensure the secure organization and utilization of information processing resources.
5. I will continue to represent myself honorably as an ISSA Fellow and any other duty, position or honor bestowed upon me by my ISSA constituents.
Thank you for your vote!
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PCI – The Supermassive Small Merchant Black Hole
By Michael Peters on May 10, 2012
Existing in the commerce galaxy, the vast majority of merchants are doing “traveling” or business without proper safety controls or rather, information security controls in place. While I know of no single solution or silver bullet that can be purchased or leveraged to ensure absolute information security, there are many ways your store and customer data can be made more secure. Each participant in a commerce-based transaction – the retailer, the buyer, credit card processor, and the merchant’s bank – plays a unique role in ensuring that security.
Our marketplace once consisted of what were predominately localized transactions and interactions. Now everything has changed. We conduct business with our partners from anywhere around the globe thanks to digital communication networks. We live in a globally connected world and with the Internet; we are all essentially members of international organizations. Information security must evolve just as information security challenges or threats evolve. Cyberspace criminals are becoming more organized, more educated, and more brazen in their pursuits. Read the rest of this entry »
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MENA ISC 2012 – The Security Trifecta™ – Day 2
By Michael Peters on May 1, 2012
The second day of MENA ISC 2012 was action packed with many great presentations. I had many engaging conversations with quite a few delegates. Discussing The Security Trifecta was of course a favorite topic of mine. What really matters was the overarching theme that was delivered by many speakers was in getting control of information security fundamentals. The Security Trifecta delivers this message in great detail.
I would have continued discussing this for a much longer period of time, but there are only so many hours in a day.
I’m with Dr. Mohammed Omar, CEO of Virtuport who brought MENA ISC to the world stage. It was a pleasure and an honor to receive this appreciation award which will be displayed proudly in my office and will no doubt spark more discussions about the event and the message.
This panel discussion led by Virtuport’s own Samer Omar included my esteemed colleagues Vivek Malhotra and Paul Kurtz. We discussed Cyber Defense in-depth and lively audience participation followed. Again, we never seem to have enough time to fully explore all of the questions.
What a great presentation hall the Kempinski Hotel in Jordan provided for the conference.
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My comments about Virtuport and MENA ISC 2012.
By Michael Peters on April 27, 2012
Several exceptional facets of MENA ISC 2012 became quite apparent to me during my attendance and participation in the Middle East North Africa Information Security Conference. First, what a truly impressive assembly of international security experts and delegates. People attending were engaged, inquisitive, and very collaborative which is a vital component in mastering the global information security challenge. Secondly, the MENA ISC 2012 team coordinated by Virtuport is second to none. The professionalism, coordination, and hospitality was simply outstanding and a pleasure to work with from my perspective as a keynote speaker. Finally, from a holistic perspective, hosting this important event in Jordan at the gorgeous Kempinski Hotel near so much rich history that has shaped the entire world, MENA ISC 2012 has continued this tradition as a shining example in the region. It was my honor and pleasure to be a part of this important conference.
Mr. Michael D. Peters
eJD, MBA, CISSP, CRISC, CMBA, CISM, CCE
Chief Information Security Officer CISO at CrossView Inc.
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Persistent Blogging 5.0
By Michael Peters on April 23, 2012
MichaelPeters.org has been in production now for five years I’m happy to convey. I anticipate may more years of sharing information that I hope is informative, insightful, amusing, collaborative, and even provoking. Thanks to everyone for reading, commenting, and growing with me along the way.
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Weekly Digest for April 19th
By Michael Peters on April 19, 2012
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MENA ISC 2012 – The Security Trifecta™
By Michael Peters on April 17, 2012
It’s off to Amman Jordan today to spend the week at the Middle East North Africa Information Security Conference (MENA ISC 2012) where I’ll be presenting The Security Trifecta: Information Security by the Numbers. The concept is an accessible and highly sustainable pragmatic approach toward achieving enterprise security; both physical and digital.
The Security Trifecta approach is one I’ve written about in books, discussed in industry publications, and of course, blogged about. My most recent book
Governance Documentation and Information Technology Security Policies Demystified gives the reader an overview. I am currently working on a comprehensive book that takes a deep dive and fully lays out The Security Trifecta™ to the reader.
As the week progresses, I’ll try to provide MENA ISC 2012 updates here and in my other social and professional networks.
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Macon State College – School of Information Technology
By Michael Peters on April 12, 2012
I had the pleasure of being invited to Macon State College for an information security presentation to a great group of students and professors. We had a lively discussion about the three facets of The Security Trifecta: Governance, Technology, and Vigilance. One of the things I enjoy most are the creative minds that represent the future of information security. We are going to be in good hands!
Here, I’m lecturing on the seven distinctive segments of a corporate information technology and security governance documentation program that should be present within every organization. They are asset identification and classification, asset protection, asset management, acceptable use, vulnerability assessment and management, threat assessment and monitoring , and finally, security awareness.
Here, William C. Ochs II, PhD. (ABD), M.B.A. helped conduct a give-away of books to two students. I first met Bill at the Metro-Atlanta ISSA chapter meetings where he is a big supporter of the ISSA through the Macon State College extension.
I definitely enjoyed my visit and appreciated the invitation by the faculty of this world-class facility.
Thank you!
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1 MILLION PLUS VIEWS!
By Michael Peters on April 11, 2012
I’m excited to announce that the Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation (HORSE) project wiki has surpassed the 1 million mark in page views by subscribers like you.
If you don’t know what the HORSE Project is, browse on over to the site and see why it is one of the best, freely available authorities in the realm of IT Security, IT Risk, Cyberspace Law, IT Governance, and IT Compliance available. There is even a companion book available called Governance Documentation and Information Technology Security Policies Demystified out on bookshelves, Kindles, Nooks, and e-Books everywhere.
Thank you!
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Consumer Reality Check – Lifting the Veil on PCI DSS
By Michael Peters on April 4, 2012
I read an article entitled “Global Payments has some explaining to do” (Source: CSO) today and there were some interesting points made by Bill Brenner, managing editor of CSO. He asked specifically, “How on Earth were they designated PCI compliant in the first place? What were the specific actions they took to improve security and how did they allow those safeguards to fail? How rigorous was the auditing process? Did the QSAs put the processor through the wringer, or did they just casually saunter in, check off some boxes and move on to the next customer?” Read the rest of this entry »
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CrossView CISO Publishes New Security Series
By Michael Peters on April 1, 2012
In the March 2012 edition of the CrossView Wire, among the many progressive features is news coverage about my latest book Governance Documentation and Information Technology Security Policies Demystified. CrossView is a premier provider of cross-channel commerce solutions and services that enable a smarter, more personalized shopping experience. Their software unifies the Web, stores, call centers, mobile devices, and other channels on a single, flexible platform. Advanced analytics integrated across the platform deliver intelligence and visibility into buying behaviors across all sales channels. Visit CrossView.com for more information about their products and services.
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Privacy Policy
By Michael Peters on April 1, 2012
MichaelPeters.org – Your Personal CXO (“MichaelPeters.org – Your Personal CXO” or “we”) understands that your privacy is important to you. MichaelPeters.org – Your Personal CXO is committed to protecting the privacy of your personally-identifiable information as you use this Site. The scope of MichaelPeters.org – Your Personal CXO’s commitment is described in this Privacy Policy. By submitting information, you agree to MichaelPeters.org – Your Personal CXO’s use of such information as described herein. Please see our terms of use for more information about our on-line terms and policies in general. Read the rest of this entry »
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Usage Terms
By Michael Peters on April 1, 2012
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CISO Interview Series – Michael Peters
By Michael Peters on March 22, 2012
Interview with Tim Heard and InfoSec Institute.
I had the honor and pleasure of being interviewed by Tim Heard for a new feature that InfoSec Institute is running called CISO Interview Series. The article may be found at InfoSec Institutes site.
About the Author
Tim has been a freelance writer since 2001, primarily offering advice and opinions related to career advice, management advice, and technology. He has regularly volunteered for a number of years with a local prison ministry, including having served on the board of directors, and currently serves on the board of directors of a local community ministry and food bank.
He can be contacted directly at about.me/timheard.
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The Security Trifecta: an introduction.
By Michael Peters on March 12, 2012
I was reading a news article this morning about another security debacle at NASA involving the theft of a laptop containing the command and control codes for some high-tech toys like the International Space Station. The thing that amazed me the most was not that NASA would be a high value target, but that this laptop apparently was not encrypted. Seriously? Something that is considered entry level to security professionals is apparently only deployed to about 1% of all NASA computing devices, including mobile devices.
First off, I do have sympathy for NASA and it's dwindling congressional budget, however, two things are painfully evident and not excusable. First, there is great open source disk encryption available so budgetary excuses do not hold water. Second, this is not cutting edge technology and a few years ago, when the economy was good and the budgets were fat, this was never accomplished. The current, and at a minimum, the preceding NASA CISO's should be dismissed in shame and given Darwin awards for incompetence. I don't need to name you two boobs (no offense to actual breasts meant) because everyone can just Google NASA CISO to find out who you are, where you came from and where you went. This would not have happened on my watch.
In my second book, Governance Documentation and Information Technology Security Policies Demystified, I introduce you to a concept I call The Security Trifecta. Security does not have to be complicated. I have spent my career within information security demystifying what for some is a like understanding a foreign language. The fact of the matter is that by taking three well defined pragmatic steps, we raise the bar and achieve success; governance documentation, technological enforcement and vigilant teamwork working together to promote security.
The Security Trifecta in brief:
- Governance Documentation: The foundation for what we do is based upon the written word. We collectively, collaboratively, cooperatively establish standards that are based upon philosophy, legal requirements, best practices, and regulatory demands.
- Technological Enforcement: When governance documentation has been established, we set about implementing and enforcing those standards as much as possible through the usage of technology. Some technology implementations allow for the end user to exercise greater choice and control, whereas others strictly enforce our standards taking the human choice element out of the mixture.
- Vigilant Teamwork: The reality is that nothing works very well without teamwork. Controls and standards break down without careful tending just like weeds take over our gardens without vigilance. We must regularly review our security standards validating their relevancy and we will remain agile to adapt to the changing business landscape putting into practice carefully considered revisions to our ongoing security program.
The Security Trifecta is an effective and logical approach to information security I developed over the course of my career. The interesting thing is that the conceptual approach may also be applied to any other business process making it formidable to say the least.
If you are interested in knowing more about The Security Trifecta, please chat with me here or on my Facebook authors page. l would also really appreciate it if you purchased my book which goes into extensive detail about The Security Trifecta.
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Failure to Communicate: Pending US Congressional Orwellian Bills Threaten the Internet
By Michael Peters on December 27, 2011
In the spirit of the holiday season, three wise men, actually law professors, following an analysis, are warning that the proposed intellectual property PROTECT IP (Source: PROTECT IP) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) (Source SOPA) legislation, currently working their way through Congress, will damage the world’s DNS system, cripple attempts to get better online security and violate free speech provisions in the US constitution (Source: Stanford Law Review).
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Weekly Digest for December 22nd
By Michael Peters on December 22, 2011
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Books by Michael D. Peters
By Michael Peters on December 13, 2011
Securing the C Level: Getting, Keeping or Reclaiming that Executive Title
ISBN-13: 978-1467968829
ISBN-10: 146796882X
ISBN-eBook: 978-1-62112-227-2
Want the E-PUB E-Book version instantly? Get it here:
Now on Amazon and other book store locations!
In the news!
- PR NewsChannel Homepage
- CBS Marketwatch
- CBS Chicago
- Daily Herald – Suburban Chicago
- Business Insider
- WLS Chicago TV
- Boston Globe
- WLS ABC Chicago
- KGO ABC San Francisco
- ibitimes.com
- CBS Denver
- WBZ CBS Boston
- KTVT-CBS 11 Dallas
- United Press International (UPI)
- WTTG Fox Washington, D.C.
- Minnesota Public Radio News
Book signing events!
- MENA ISC 2012, I’ll be the keynote speaker presenting The Security Trifecta: Information Security by the Numbers on April 18-19 in Jordan, a book signing will be in conjunction with the conference following my presentation.
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The Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation:
HORSE Project Series Volume 1:
Governance Documentation and Information Technology Security Policies Demystified
ISBN-13: 978-1468063875
ISBN-10: 1468063871
ISBN-eBook: 978-1-62112-334-7
Want the E-PUB E-Book version instantly? Get it here:
Now on Amazon and other book store locations!
In the news!
- Western Governor University has integrated this book into their masters program in the Cyberspace Law, Advanced Networking, and Governance curriculum.
- PR NewsChannel Homepage
- CBS Marketwatch
- CBS Chicago
- Daily Herald – Suburban Chicago
- Business Insider
- WLS Chicago TV
- Boston Globe
- WLS ABC Chicago
- KGO ABC San Francisco
- ibitimes.com
- CBS Denver
- WBZ CBS Boston
- KTVT-CBS 11 Dallas
- United Press International (UPI)
- WTTG Fox Washington, D.C.
- Minnesota Public Radio News
Book signing events!
- MENA ISC 2012, I’ll be the keynote speaker presenting The Security Trifecta: Information Security by the Numbers on April 18-19 in Jordan, a book signing will be in conjunction with the conference following my presentation.
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Are You Alert?
By Michael Peters on December 12, 2011
The world is full of information and it is becoming more transparent and more accessible to more people every day. This technological paradigm shift enables the individual and the organizational entities to discover more about another person or item of interest or even themselves. It becomes increasingly important to, where possible, control your digital spin. When anyone can and will search for you online, your Google results or search engine results are your calling card. Therefore, you should be aware of what comes up when someone enters your name or likeness into that digital dissection and analysis computing device. Really, you should. It is important for many reasons.
From a reputational standpoint, Read the rest of this entry »
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Weekly Digest for December 8th
By Michael Peters on December 8, 2011
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Securing the C Level
By Michael Peters on December 3, 2011
The production release of “Securing the C Level: Getting, keeping or reclaiming that executive title.” is being released soon through Amazon and thousands of other distribution outlets my publicist has informed me. The ISBN numbers are: ISBN-13: 978-1467968829 and ISBN-10: 146796882X. I’ll make signed copies available through MichaelPeters,org for purchase when the time comes.
The great New Yorker editor and writer, E.B. White, said when accepting the National Medal for Literature, “A writer’s courage can easily fail him . . . I admire anybody who has the guts to write anything at all.”
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Don’t worry, be happy
By Michael Peters on December 2, 2011
“Negativity poisons the intellectual and emotional fountain we all drink from.” – Michael D. Peters
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Weekly Digest for December 1st
By Michael Peters on December 1, 2011
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Juris Doctor 161 of 161: perfectum, terminée, terminado, finito, finished!
By Michael Peters on November 29, 2011
Today is a great day. Those sequential steps, one in front of the other, that have led me to fruition. It is a funny sensation, but not unfamiliar to me, when you complete your mission, or challenge, or extended period of time devoted to anything that, when it is complete, we have a quiet sense of peace in accomplishment; a feeling of relief in prevailing against adversity or struggle and that ensuing void that was your constant companion.
“Education is not to reform students or amuse them or to make them expert technicians. It is to unsettle their minds, widen their horizons, inflame their intellects, teach them to think straight, if possible.” – Robert M. Hutchins
I am looking forward to reading normal books again and when this life learner inevitably becomes restless, then on to the next adventure.
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Weekly Digest for November 24th
By Michael Peters on November 24, 2011
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Reputations
By Michael Peters on November 21, 2011
“Say it with roses, say it with mink, say it forever, then say it with hyper-link.” – Michael D. Peters
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Uninsured – Underinsured Information Highway Motorists
By Michael Peters on November 18, 2011
On the information freeway, the vast majority of the population is driving ninety miles per hour (144 KPH) without insurance; this includes business entities as well. In the United States, as in many other countries as well, the law dictates that a person possess a minimum level of automobile insurance to protect the financial stability of other drivers, their property and themselves in the event of a crash. Most people would not be able to afford the expenses associated with a crash should it occur. We all tend to dislike insurance, but are infinitely pleased when we have it in a time of catastrophe right? Read the rest of this entry »
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Weekly Digest for November 17th
By Michael Peters on November 17, 2011
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Juris Doctor 159 of 161: Not an Oncoming Train!
By Michael Peters on November 14, 2011
That light at the end of the tunnel I see is not an oncoming train, but the culmination of literally years worth of hard academic work. I’ve fantasized a bit on what my post doctoral program would be like and what lifestyle changes I would need to adjust for. For the first time in my life that I recall, since Kindergarten, I’ve been in a formal academic program spending hours upon hours each week researching, reading text books and related materials, writing essays and taking tests. In two weeks time, Read the rest of this entry »
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Weekly Digest for November 10th
By Michael Peters on November 10, 2011
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Weekly Digest for November 3rd
By Michael Peters on November 3, 2011
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Weekly Digest for October 27th
By Michael Peters on October 27, 2011
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Shot Down in Flames! – That ROI for security or litigation is in jeopardy.
By Michael Peters on October 20, 2011
The Return on Investment, aka ROI, is an essential financial measurement for any business venture and one that must be positive, or at least neutral, in order to demonstrate the viability of the proposition being examined. There are certain essential business functions however that does not provide a return on your investment; and two of those functions would be legal representation and security, both physical and digital.
They are not investments providing a return, like an MRI or commerce site. Security expenses and legal expenses, if utilized correctly, earn their keep in risk avoidance which does translate into tangible financial savings. They are both about avoiding losses associated with business risks, not about financial return. Read the rest of this entry »
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Weekly Digest for October 20th
By Michael Peters on October 20, 2011
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Would you buy a car without seat belts?
By Michael Peters on October 19, 2011
Recent headlines said, “Network ransacked in huge brute-force attack” (Source: The Register) and “Hackers break SSL encryption used by millions of sites” (Source: Huffington Post) among many other security and privacy news that fill the news outlets every time I look and listen.
The problem is not some new phenomenon, but one that continues to repeat itself again and again throughout human history. Complacency, deregulation and a lack of oversight repeatedly represent the 1-2-3 knockout count for organizations. We have everything we need to fix the fundamental problem and that is by using an alternative 1-2-3 knockout count through governance, technological control and vigilance. Read the rest of this entry »
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