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Field notes from 20+ years in security. Plus the occasional detour into life, work, and whatever else is on my mind.
Feats of Endurance and Stupidity: What Running in Circles Teaches Us About Cybersecurity
What ultramarathon running teaches us about incident response and cybersecurity resilience. Lessons from a CISO on training for chaos, mental endurance, and why preparation beats reaction.
From Jewels to Data: Why We Never Learn
The Louvre got robbed. Companies get breached. Both could've been prevented. Here's why waiting for the 'oh crap' moment is a terrible security strategy.
Do You Need a Fractional CISO? Here's How to Tell
Not sure if you need security leadership yet? Here's when a fractional CISO makes sense, what your options look like, and how to avoid overspending on security too early.
The Engineered Forest: Why the Best Security Programs Are Invisible
What a carefully managed New Hampshire forest taught me about building security programs that enable rather than block. The best security, like the best ecosystems, looks effortless but is intentionally designed.
Is Your 'Smart' Device Actually Smart? A Simple Test
Before connecting that next device to WiFi, ask one question: does the benefit actually outweigh the risk? A security professional's practical guide to smart home decisions.
When Perfect Plans Meet Imperfect Reality
Sometimes the consequences of IR plan failure aren't just about downtime or data. Sometimes they're about life and death.
The Question That Made Everyone in the Room Go Silent
I asked one simple question about incident response plans. The silence that followed told me everything I needed to know.
Building an Autonomous Sunset Timelapse System: Part 2 - Historical Processing
Process historical camera footage into timelapse videos with Python and OpenCV. Bulk video processing, Reolink API integration, and FFmpeg automation for recovering missed captures.
Building an Automated Sunset Timelapse: Part 1 - Live Capture Engineering
Build an automated Raspberry Pi sunset timelapse system with Python, FFmpeg, and RTSP. Complete tutorial with code for capturing, processing, and uploading to YouTube automatically.
Your Cybersecurity Degree May Not Have Prepared You for the Real World
Why choosing the right cybersecurity program matters, and how to match your degree to your career goals.