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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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August 05, 2015

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.

July 29, 2015Opinion

An Argument for the Decentralization of Security

Explore why decentralizing security in corporate mergers can reduce risks. This blog delves into maintaining separate networks, security teams, and PCI environments to minimize vulnerabilities.

July 24, 2015

Security Longreads for July 24, 2015

Dive into July 24, 2015's Security Longreads, featuring in-depth insights on cryptographic backdoors, Jeep hacking, overhyped cyber threats, and Twitter's security strategies, plus other intriguing topics.

July 17, 2015

Security Longreads for July 17, 2015

Explore the latest in security with insights on stolen fingerprints, the rising role of Chief Security Architects, and the US government's hiring challenges, plus why productivity myths and gadgets might be overrated.

July 10, 2015

Security Longreads for July 10th, 2015

Explore the week's top security stories, including government encryption access issues and a hacking firm's breach. Dive into Symantec's insights on hacker motives and the Mob's tech use, plus a sales analysis.

June 15, 2015

What Does China Want With…

Explore the hidden motivations behind major security breaches like Anthem and OPM. Discover how stolen personal data can be used for competitive advantage and marketing, and why it's crucial to protect all data.

June 05, 2015

Security Longreads for June 5, 2015

Dive into this week's Security Longreads, exploring the OPM breach linked to Anthem, Netflix's security in agile development, insights on the CISO's role, and a review of Google Photo's data-mining features.

June 01, 2015

14 Things and 12 Tools Every Security Organization Should Own

Explore the essential disciplines and tools every security organization needs. This guide broadens your security knowledge and helps you understand how various elements fit together for a cohesive strategy.

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.

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.

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!

Jay Schulman — Plan for Thursday