Author: Dawid Balut

DevSecOps Leader, author of "Social Skills For Information Security Professionals: A Handbook For Those Who Want To Lead And Manage Effectively".

Quitter mindset is killing your potential

It's not only that we ourselves set artificial boundaries because of low self-esteem. Most people don't realize their potential because they're not trying hard enough to work on their mental side. You've got one life, don't waste it just because you haven't trusted in your strengths and neglected the mental aspects of your life. Each … Continue reading Quitter mindset is killing your potential →

Manifesto For IT and Security Professionals. A Plea To DO MORE And CONTRIBUTE!

Sometimes you’ve got to sit down and write something from the bottom of you heart. Otherwise you lose the rare opportunity to inspire shy people who hesitate to do the things they secretly wish they had permission to do without realizing they’re the only ones authorized to give such permission. Speaking straight from the gut … Continue reading Manifesto For IT and Security Professionals. A Plea To DO MORE And CONTRIBUTE! →

Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants & Learning To Love The Process

Most people die without even realizing how much knowledge they kept in secret because they used to think it was irrelevant to share with the world. Most people don't utilize maximum of their potential because they aren't self confident and those who do believe in their strength sometimes end up too early because of being … Continue reading Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants & Learning To Love The Process →

Securing Software in Agile SDLC & Allocating Testing Resources

It's tough to get yourself started when Agile SDLC is new to you, but when you tweak some processess and adjust them, you'll be able to increase your productivity. Software engineers must take security department into account but you also must learn from they how to be effective without disturbing their workflow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2fmXwQroIc