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Crypto Settlement: Why Banks Win, Intermediaries Lose
Blockchain disruption targets clearing and settlement, not banks themselves. Firms controlling regulatory trust and technical reliability will dominate the next five years.
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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."
AI Ate Entry-Level Jobs—Now We Need Apprenticeships
AI automation is eliminating the grunt work that built professional judgment in junior employees. Leaders must rebuild structured apprenticeships to develop the next generation of decision-makers.
Why AI Agents Are Making Beautiful Decks Obsolete
As AI agents become primary document readers, polished presentations lose value. Structured, machine-legible formats like HTML and Markdown now outperform designed assets.
Quantum Computing's Hidden Opportunity in Drug Discovery
Quantum computing can accelerate drug discovery by simulating molecular interactions classical computers can't model. Learn why pharma leaders should balance security risks with transformative R&D potential.
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My New Book Is Out (and it’s free)
Discover invaluable career guidance in my new book, "Building A Life and Career in Security," available for free this week on Amazon. Learn how to kickstart and elevate your career with ease!
Building a Life and Career in Security - Jay Schulman
As I’ve looked at my own path and helped others along their journey, there is a framework for success in information security.
On Writing A Security Book
Discover the journey behind writing "Building a Life and Career in Security," a new book offering insights and advice on advancing your information security career. Join the conversation on career growth!
4 Things You Should Tell Your Non-Infosec Friends
Discover four crucial security tips to share with non-tech-savvy friends, from avoiding work emails for personal use to employing password managers. Learn how to help secure their digital lives.
#0: Season 1 Introduction
Dive into Season 1 of the Building A Life and Career in Security Podcast, where Jay Schulman interviews security pros about their career journeys, pivotal decisions, and lessons learned. Tune in for insights!
The 14 Best YouTube Videos to Grow Your Security Career
Discover the top 14 YouTube videos to enhance your information security career, covering foundational skills, security metrics, management, application security, and awareness in quick, engaging formats.
Security Longreads for August 14, 2015
Dive into the latest Security Longreads, featuring thought-provoking insights on cybersecurity challenges, Oracle's CSO controversy, and a two-year-old automotive vulnerability. Plus, explore engaging reads on conflict aversion and productivity.
Get Engaged In Local Security Groups
Discover how to strengthen your local security network by engaging with organizations like OWASP, ISACA, ISSA, and more. Enhance your career through local meetups and conferences.
The Only Security Certifications You Actually Need
Discover which security certifications truly boost your job prospects. Focused on employer demand, this guide highlights the essential CISSP and CISA for security and audit roles.
More Advice on Growing Women in Security
Explore strategies to boost female representation in information security by valuing diverse skills beyond technical expertise. Learn how fostering inclusion and early encouragement can bridge the gender gap.
3 InfoSec Women on Women in Security
Explore insights from three women in information security as they discuss challenges, the importance of diversity, and strategies to encourage more women to pursue careers in this dynamic field.
We Need More Women in Security
Explore the urgent need for more women in security, highlighting barriers and solutions like mentorship and structured learning. Discover how diversifying the field can strengthen the industry.