Archive for February, 2010
The immortals and mortals of information security
Dear readers, We all know that the Internet presents you with thousands of websites talking about the latest security threats, breakthroughs and technologies. However, it’s not easy task to find useful information about how to conduct our Information Security, Risk Management and Compliance careers to become better professionals. That’s the main reason why My Infosec [...]
The Transition From a Technical Position to a Management Role
After several years of “on call” weekends, technical certifications study time and endless troubleshooting nights, all your effort is recognized by the company and your boss brings you the good news: A promotion to a management role! At first, a delightful happiness strikes for the new step given in your career, since you are now [...]
Google Wave Invitations raffle – results!
Dear reader, Thank you very much for participating into our second Google Wave invitation raffle! If you’re one of the lucky ones listed below, check your mailbox for the invitation mail and jump into the boat ASAP! If your e-mail wasn’t picked this time, don’t worry. I’m frequently getting more GW invitation “vouchers”, and your [...]
How To Land More Interviews?
Dear readers, As I’ve mentioned sometime ago, my resume has been professionally redesigned/rewritten by a company which gave it a complete face lift and brought it in line with the current market requirements. I was simply amazed by the results, and since many of you asked me for the company name, I became one of [...]
What’s the right IT/Information Security Certification for me?
In one of our previous article we already discussed what an Information Security degree would bring you; now, let’s tackle this tricky question: “What security certification should I pursue?” Throughout my career, I constantly heard a ready-made answer: CISSP! (even though the person was not able to tell what CISSP stands for). Try it yourself: [...]
7 Things Every Security Professional Should Know
To be considered a respected Information Security Professional nowadays requires more than just knowing the bits or bytes, or the controls required by a given framework by heart. Being successful in your Information Security career requires you to have a deep understanding of the business needs (and how to enable, not disrupt them), sharp communication [...]
