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Ladies, Cybersecurity Needs You!
We are facing a big problem in the cybersecurity industry today – only about 11% cybersecurity professionals are women! So, I’d like to pass this message to all women at the International Women’s Day: Ladies, Cybersecurity Needs You! In fact, I believe, for many cybersecurity jobs, women can perform better than men! Here is why:

What is Cybersecurity?
Today, I’d like to talk about a very basic question, “what is cybersecurity?” As a cybersecurity professional, I have been invited to many conferences, seminars, or meetups. I recall we had one meeting with universities and colleges to discuss how to design a...

Philosophy of Cybersecurity Controls
“Do not click the links in your email!”, “Do not use free wifi!”, “Do not install any 3rd party software!”, “Do not upload data to the cloud!”, “Do not enable the remote access!”… how many times have you heard such warnings from your cybersecurity team? It feels like...

What is Your Dimension of Cyber Risk Strategy?
"What is your cyber risk strategy?", this is a common question asked by your board of directors and executives. People often answer it from the angles of risk assessment, security governance, department budget, resource plan, or awareness training. While all of these...

Cybersecurity Strategy vs. Cybersecurity Program vs. Cybersecurity Project
“Can you tell me the difference among the cybersecurity strategy, cybersecurity program, and cybersecurity project?” This is a popular question asked when you are interviewed for a cybersecurity management position. Many people including some executives are not very...

How to Apply Cybersecurity Framework to Love?
I know, I know, it is Valentine's Day again! To our CISOs, Security Consultants, Security Analysts, make sure to book a romantic dinner for your special one and get your fancy gift ready. Otherwise, your risk level of relationship will be too high! Speaking of love, I...

Please Play Again, Tim Hortons, About Your Cybersecurity Program
It is the "RRROLL UP THE RIM TO WIN" promotion time again at Tim Hortons! To grab a coffee, you often have to line up a long line. But yesterday, the waiting time seemed to become forever. A computer virus knocked down the cash registers at so many Tim Hortons...

Does Cybersecurity Slow Down Your Development and Innovation?
“Does cybersecurity slow down my job?” This question often triggered a series of arguments on roles/responsibilities, authorities, priorities etc. In the end, the business leader had to jump in and make a decision, which was usually a kind of compromise. But the conflict between innovation and cybersecurity seemed to be an unsolvable problem.
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