First, let me say thanks for clicking and taking a minute to read my column.  I hope to keep your attention while teaching you something you hopefully already don't know so come back often, bookmark me, or feed it into your RSS reader.

   Let me use this first article to explain the types of content you'll find in this column, and some of my thought process when choosing what to write.  My column typically includes the following:

• High-level discussions of security topics relevant in today's world - too many times the small stories are the big news and they don't get enough coverage
• Semi-technical pieces on important issues which you should care about - it's a shame how the message of an article can get lost in the technical details.  Not everyone reads in binary and I understand that, and write my column accordingly.
• In-depth analysis of specific headline-grabbing issues with a not-just-for-nerds spin - We'll take deeper dives into topics which grab the headlines with technical talk, explanations, and as always the "Why you should care" section.
• Articles relevant to the business manager, the executive, and the aspiring CISO - Have you noticed how few columns there are written in an intelligent, technical and business-relevant way that you the manager can read and understand?

  You, my readers, are always invited to reply with your opinions, thoughts, and debate.  I thik a one-sided conversation is boring so I welcome your replies.  My only request is that you keep your comments and replies professional and work-safe; this is, after all, a column you would share with your manager.

  As a final disclaimer, the thoughts, opinions, and views shared here are my own - not anyone else's.  If you don't agree - write a rebuttal.  If you don't like it, don't read it.

 Thanks, I look forward to having you as a regular!