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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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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.
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.
#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.
Now Secured By Let’s Encrypt
Discover how Let's Encrypt is revolutionizing web security by offering free SSL certificates, removing financial barriers and ensuring accessible encryption for everyone.
Project: Intrusion Detection
This starts the first in a series of projects you can use to improve your security skills. The ideas of these projects is something…
#10: Murray Rosenthal
Explore the intriguing journey of Murray Rosenthal, a history major turned security architect for Toronto, in Episode 10 of the Building a Life and Career in Security Podcast. Discover insights on smart cities, public vs. private sector challenges, and the evolving landscape of information security
#9: Joel Scambray
Discover Joel Scambray's unconventional journey in cybersecurity on the Building a Life and Career in Security Podcast. Learn from the humble co-author of "Hacking Exposed" about career risks, the future of software security, and the value of communication.
Passwords is Everything That is Wrong with Security
Explore why the outdated concept of passwords is failing modern security needs and discover innovative alternatives like token-based authentication that promise a more secure future.