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 in front of you that does not technically belong to…
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 seconds. Yet when a Windows server begins exhausting network resources,…
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 such as Sybase and JD Edwards World and OneWorld, and…
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 AI agent could actually do. Not another chatbot. Not something…
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 and what it was like seeing a community I had…
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. I attended several of the early DEF CON conferences… four…
Technology changes every day. Principles don’t. August 2026 Episode… The Locksmith (Why Identity Is the New Front Door) There was a time when securing a business was relatively straightforward. At the end of the day, someone walked through the building.…
Why AI Forces Us to Rethink One of Cybersecurity’s Oldest Assumptions For decades, cybersecurity professionals have relied on a familiar framework when making difficult security decisions. Then, if the business determines the remaining exposure is acceptable, we document the decision…
I’m writing this from a hotel room in Las Vegas while attending Black Hat and DEF CON. Thousands of security professionals from around the world are gathered here to discuss the latest vulnerabilities, zero-day exploits, AI security, ransomware, identity protection,…
Technology changes every day. Principles don’t. July 2026 Episode… Neighborhood Watch (The Original Cybersecurity Team) There was a time, not all that long ago, when security didn’t require artificial intelligence, machine learning, or billion-dollar software platforms. It required Mrs. Henderson.…
