Have you seen this^ yet? In the past few weeks I've seen a flood of these among my acquaintances on Facebook. People perceive it as a funny feature and are happy to share such information with their networks. All appears to be good, but have we really thought thru consequences of it? Yeah, that's one … Continue reading Here is How Social Medias Ruin Our Security Awareness Programs
At the end, it’s all about protecting the money making machine
Make each action purpose and data driven Both in personal and professional life, trust is hard to earn and unbelievably hard to regain. Every step you take in any new relationship should be carefully planned. When you’re joining a new company, for the first couple of months — or as long as it takes you to prove yourself — you … Continue reading At the end, it’s all about protecting the money making machine
Growing thick skin in InfoSec – to avoid burnouts and be more effective
Ignore obnoxious people you’ll meet along the way One thing that will inevitably happen, is you working with people. Some of them will be always unsatisfied, ungrateful, rude or just deeply troubled and no matter how you approach them they’ll always be bitter. Although the collaboration with that type of people may be draining, don’t give … Continue reading Growing thick skin in InfoSec – to avoid burnouts and be more effective
Jak zostać Pentesterem i Specjalistą Bezpieczeństwa
Skąd się uczyć i kilka słów o edukacji formalnej Jeśli chcesz zostać testerem bezpieczeństwa, inżynierem bezpieczeństwa czy kimkolwiek w świecie security to już na samym początku mam dla Ciebie wyśmienite wieści. Trafiłeś na branżę, która nie tylko dynamicznie się rozwija i dobrze płaci, ale także ma całkiem niski koszt wejścia. Zauważ, że nie napisałem o … Continue reading Jak zostać Pentesterem i Specjalistą Bezpieczeństwa
Leave Your Ego At The Door And Study Empathetic Leadership
The long term efficiency requires you to do things the right way As a security professionals, the big chunk of our daily work is finding mistakes in work of others and pointing them out. It’s what we are paid for and what we are supposed to do, however the whole trouble comes from HOW we transfer the … Continue reading Leave Your Ego At The Door And Study Empathetic Leadership
Working in the office 8h per day should be dead by now
Most of companies who claim they're hiring the TOP TALENT yet don't offer remote work are truly delusional. What's the meaning of term TOP TALENT precisely? People in radius of 5miles from you office? Office work is a relict of the past where most duties required people to be present on-site and do the physical … Continue reading Working in the office 8h per day should be dead by now
Security Is An Art Of Tradeoffs So Learn How To Manage The Risks
Balancing act while isn’t easy, is among the most practical things to do Be practical No one likes when his time is wasted. When creating a process, policy or procedure you must really thorougly consider if they have any chances of being implemented. By working on something that won’t get results in real life you’re … Continue reading Security Is An Art Of Tradeoffs So Learn How To Manage The Risks
Make your security training relevant and brief
Make sure that security training is periodic so people don't forget to use that knowledge in day to day operations. Try to keep audience entertained by your show so they don't perceive it as just one more mandatory boring corporate training aka necessary evil. Put in the work to ensure people are aware of your … Continue reading Make your security training relevant and brief
Secure Software Engineering — OWASP TOP 10 Intro Course
My goal is to create easy to consume trainings that can be used by any individual or organisation. I know plenty of organisation struggle with a cost of producing internal secure coding trainings, so here I come for the rescue. I offer my content — which I’ve used to use at commercial trainings — now free of charge for … Continue reading Secure Software Engineering — OWASP TOP 10 Intro Course
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
Dawid Bałut 