NIST CSF – An Introduction

What is the NIST CSF? The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to help organizations manage and reduce their cybersecurity risks. The framework is based on best practices from industry, academia, and government, and is designed to be flexible and adaptable to the unique … Continue reading NIST CSF – An Introduction →

HOU.SEC.CON 2022

Here are my slides from my 2022 HOU.SEC.CON talk hou.sec_.con-2022-combining-apts-ttps-grcDownload Here is the session recording: https://vimeo.com/765482600

Book Review: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni

Taking Better Notes

I recently finished How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens after hearing about it from Cal Newport who discussed this as a book he read in January 2022. I've gone through various forms of note taking, but I hardly ever go back to them and put them to use. I've found my memory holds … Continue reading Taking Better Notes →

SANS MSISE Complete

I've finally completed the MSISE program at the SANS Technology Institute. This really was an incredible journey. I wouldn't have guessed myself to be a person who would pursue graduate school, but when the topic is something you truly enjoy learning about, the effort is much easier. I really liked how applicable the coursework was … Continue reading SANS MSISE Complete →