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Own the Outcome, Even When You Don’t Own the Problem
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Leadership is not defined by who can redirect a problem fastest. It is revealed by who helps move it forward At some point in every career, a problem will land…
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The Computer Knows What’s Wrong. Why Won’t It Tell Us?
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After decades of technological advancement, troubleshooting still feels remarkably primitive Modern computers can generate realistic images, translate languages instantly, predict equipment failures, recognize faces, and analyze billions of events in…
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The Second Set of Eyes… Why Quality Control Still Matters Everywhere
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Earlier in my career, I spent time working in manufacturing and distribution environments, including Sara Lee and Chock full o’Nuts. Technology looked very different then. We were working with platforms…
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We Spent 30 Years Securing Users. Now We Have to Secure AI Agents
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We Spent 30 Years Securing Users. Now We Have to Secure AI Agents. About a year ago, someone asked me to put together a proof of concept demonstrating what an…
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What I Brought Home From Vegas
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Reflections After Black Hat USA and DEF CON 2026 A couple of days ago, while still in Las Vegas, I wrote about returning to DEF CON after many years away…
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I Didn’t Discover the Hacker Community at DEF CON. I Watched It Grow Up.
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I Didn’t Discover the Hacker Community at DEF CON. I Watched It Grow Up. Coming back to DEF CON in 2026 after many years away has been a little surreal.…
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