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Strategic insights on blockchain, AI, security, leadership, and career in an age of disruption.
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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AI Jobs Debate: Research Shows What Actually Matters
New University of Vaasa study reveals AI's real career impact: collaborative adoption wins, while resistance loses. The threat isn't AI—it's professionals who ignore it.
AI Won't Replace You—Being Average Will
Learn why execution skills are becoming obsolete and how to shift from following instructions to creating strategic value in the AI era.
The Consultant's Dilemma: Competing With or Orchestrating AI
How senior consultants can lead AI transformation without technical backgrounds and build their 'AI-plus-human' value proposition.
My First Day at RSM
In case you missed it, I recently posted a podcast episode on my experiences looking for a job. (You can find that here.) Based upon those…
Hacking Your InfoSec Job Hunt
If you missed it, I posted a podcast episode on my job hunt as part of my podcast, Building a Life and Career in Security Podcast. TL;DR? I…
Matt Decker
Welcome to Season 2 and Episode 17 of the Building a Life and Career in Security Podcast.
How Can I Help You?
Explore insights from the "How Can I Help You?" survey, revealing trends in security careers and reader demographics. Discover how a revamped assessment now tailors learning paths for aspiring professionals.
4 Ways to Evaluate Your Job
Discover four essential ways to evaluate your job, focusing on your boss, mobility, company pride, and skillset growth. Learn how to weigh these factors to make informed career decisions.
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 Talk to Recruiters
Unlock the secrets to successful recruiter interactions with this guide. Learn essential tips, like honesty about intentions and establishing clear must-haves, to build beneficial professional relationships.
#6: Michael “Dop” Dopheide
Explore the intriguing career journey of Michael "Dop" Dopheide in the Building a Life and Career in Security Podcast. Discover insights on transitioning between research, engineering, and corporate security sectors.
#2: Mike Zusman
Join host Jay Schulman as he delves into Mike Zusman's journey from developer to founder of Carve Systems. Discover Mike's pivotal career moments, the balance of family life, and insights on thriving in the security industry.