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Your Power Law: Where AI Actually Changes Time
June 10, 2026·6 min read
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Opinion

Your Power Law: Where AI Actually Changes Time

Pareto's 80/20 rule reveals most productivity advice optimizes the wrong things. Discover how AI agents reclaim hours by automating maintenance tasks in your time's "head."

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May 06, 2015

Finding a Job in Information Security

Discover why aligning job priorities leads to success in information security. Learn from Chris's story and find out why sticking to your values can guide you to the right career path.

May 04, 2015Opinion

Why Developers Don’t Know Security

Explore why developers often overlook security in coding and how education gaps contribute. Discover strategies to integrate security into development from the start and foster a culture of secure coding.

April 29, 2015

Security Pros Guide to Optimizing LinkedIn

Discover how to stand out in the security industry with an optimized LinkedIn profile. This guide covers crafting a unique summary, selecting impactful skills, and highlighting non-work activities.

April 27, 2015Opinion

7 Types of CISO

Explore the diverse landscape of CISO roles, from Executive to Buried CISOs, and learn how companies can avoid mismatches by aligning the right talent with specific security leadership needs.

April 24, 2015Opinion

RSA: Are We Talking About The Right Things?

RSA's focus misses the mark, overlooking key issues like nurturing security talent, expanding the workforce, and measuring program effectiveness. Let's reshape the conversation for next year's event.

April 20, 2015Opinion

Are We Running Out of CISOs?

Explore the growing demand and dwindling supply of CISOs as fear of breaches drives security leaders to avoid top roles. Discover why experience with breaches is becoming a valued asset.

March 02, 2015

How We End Up With Too Many Security Policies

Explore the pitfalls of policy bloat in security management, as the article delves into redundant policies, misplaced guidelines, and tech-enforced rules, advocating for streamlined security measures.

February 26, 2015Opinion

You Have Too Many Security Policies

Explore the pitfalls of excessive security policies that prioritize compliance over true protection. Discover how simplifying and reducing policies can enhance your organization's security posture.

February 18, 2015Opinion

Security is Not A Special Snowflake

Explore how to integrate security seamlessly into technology processes, transforming it from a policing role to a collaborative partner, ensuring robust systems without hindering innovation.

January 30, 2015

How I Curate Security Longreads

Discover how Jay Schulman curates his Security Longreads newsletter in just 15 minutes a week. Learn his efficient process using tools like Feedly, Pocket, and Goodbits to stay informed and share insights.

October 16, 2014

How to Properly Configure SSL on nginx

Learn how to securely configure SSL on nginx by removing SSLv3, optimizing performance, and enhancing security with TLS protocols and efficient cipher orders.

September 19, 2014

Security Longreads — Issue #17

Explore the latest issue of Security Longreads, featuring in-depth articles on major data breaches, innovative tech solutions, and privacy concerns in education. Stay informed on key security insights!

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