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Quantum Computing's Hidden Climate Opportunity
Quantum computers could revolutionize climate modeling by computing probability distributions natively, enabling predictions worth trusting—yet boards only focus on encryption threats.
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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.
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.
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Jay’s Best of 2015
Explore Jay's top blog posts from 2015, featuring insights on security and DevOps, the CISO talent gap, and more. Discover engaging content and the stories behind each article.
How To Move From Development to Security
Discover how developers can transition into the thriving field of application security with this guide. Learn essential skills, explore the OWASP Top 10, and find resources to enhance your security mindset.
Why We Will Never Secure The Internet of Things
Explore why securing the Internet of Things (IoT) remains elusive, as most devices, made by unknown manufacturers, lack security measures. Discover the need for universal security standards.
Securing Amazon Web Services
Discover a comprehensive guide to securing your Amazon Web Services environment. This blog post compiles essential tips and resources to protect AWS accounts, EC2 instances, S3 buckets, and more.
Season 1: Masterclass
Dive into the Season 1 Masterclass podcast episode, featuring highlights and diverse perspectives from the past 12 weeks. Perfect for newcomers and a must-share with friends. Get ready for Season 2!
How To Finish 2015 Strong
Discover how to finish 2015 strong by setting clear goals for 2016. This post offers actionable steps to ensure you stay focused and prepared, even through the holiday distractions.
ISO 27017: A New Standard to Learn
Explore ISO 27017, a cloud-specific security standard that Amazon Web Services recently adopted. Learn how it complements existing ISO standards and its implications for cloud security practices.
InfoSec Does Time Management Wrong
Discover why traditional time management in IT and InfoSec falls short and learn how the "multiplier effect" can transform your workflow, boost productivity, and empower your team for long-term success.
Bonus: Thank You
Discover intriguing podcast stats in this week's bonus episode, and get ready for a special Masterclass recap of Season 1 highlights. Join us in expressing gratitude for your support!
#12: Dan Manley
Join Jay Schulman in episode 12 of the podcast as Dan Manley shares his inspiring journey from a help desk role to becoming Allstate Insurance's Chief Information Security Officer, offering valuable advice.
Reader Mailbag: Join a Big Consulting Firm?
Explore the dilemma of joining a big consulting firm versus staying independent in infosec. Weigh the benefits of specialization and exposure at giants like KPMG against the freedom of solo consulting.
#11: Sam Monasteri
In Episode 11 of the Building a Life and Career in Security Podcast, Sam Monasteri shares his journey from networking at the Sears Tower to leading security in aerospace. Discover his insights on career transitions, regulatory challenges, and the evolving landscape of information security.