Weird story about this cap.
The delivery dude threw the parcel on my neighbour’s roof.
Don’t ask me why.
Had to climb a ladder to retrieve.
Makes it more meaningful.
But weird delivery dude indeed.
Defense in depth.
Defense in depth is a strategy that leverages multiple security measures to protect an organization's assets.
The thinking is that if one line of defense is compromised, additional layers exist as a backup to ensure that threats are stopped along the way.
Do you want to get started working in cybersecurity?
I have been working in cybersecurity for 5 years now.
Here's the 1 tip if you want to pursue a cyber career:
Have a good grasp of fundamental concepts.
That will allow you to adapt to the changing requirements.
CIA
Confidentiality – preserving authorized restrictions on information access
Integrity – guarding against improper information modification or destruction
Availability – ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information
3. People will relate to your stories. Keep sharing.
Anytime we feel we don't have something valuable to share, know that someone is going through a problem that you solved. Your sharing is gold.
Personal branding shouldn't make you feel dirty.
3 statements that will transform your perspective.
1. No one is scrutinizing what you do
Everyone is busy with their own life.
No one is dissecting all your posts and words.
2. If you don't get comfortable talking about yourself, no one will be comfortable talking about you.
Be comfortable with self-promotion.
It is not egoistic.
These are legitimate concerns.
It has stopped multitudes from ever posting.
Allay those fears with these tactics.
✅ Write about your current work
✅ Start slow and discriminate
✅ Write with passion
What other worries are stopping you?
This is a huge worry for many cyber pros.
I am afraid I would be seen as a job-seeker.
If I start posting on LinkedIn,
❌ What if they think I'm actively looking
❌ What if my team thinks I'm distracted
❌ What if this impacts my perf rating
Now that you know the risks, how can you mitigate them?
✅ Hold firm to your personal values
✅ Accept feedback and change
✅ Be aware of your guard-rails
✅ Embrace humility
People have lost their jobs over this.
Don't take it lightly.
Here are 6 dark sides to personal branding.
And why it matters less than you fear.
Most cyber professionals are experts in risk management.
So when we view personal branding, we put on our risk lens and try to make sense of whether it is worth the risk and effort.
Here's the 6 risks
1. It feeds your ego and your head gets big.
2. You may not handle the attention well.
3. Your personal brand may not be ideal.
4. Others may become jealous of you.
5. You may flout company guidelines.
6. Old-school bosses won't like it.
@thelynnestokes yep it is funny how many people will stop me at conferences to tell me to keep writing.
Some say they read every post.
Never once liked or commented on any of my posts.
I have been building my personal brand on LinkedIn for the last 18 months.
Here are 4 little known insights:
1. It gets clearer as you write
2. No one will get it when you start
3. You will question whether it is worth it
4. People are reading your content. Just write.