Author Archives: Will Tang
Is exec management listening or are we not using the right words?
Recently, CIO Magazine published an article on Technical Jargon to avoid. I found it curious that some of the jargon they mentioned included everything from common terms such as firewalls to complex issues such as phishing. When I speak to … Continue reading
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Security Metrics… So What? – Part 2
Does a visual approach provide a better way to communicate security risk, benefits, and activities? Is this approach more effective than the usual “we had 40,000 anti-virus alerts and our scanners reported 30,000 vulnerabilities but we fixed the major ones?” When you can tell the security story in a way that’s effective for your audience, you have a much better chance of getting the tools—and money—that you need to stay ahead of the IT security curve. Continue reading
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Security Metrics… So What?
The way you present your metrics can be just as important as what you present. Speaking the language of your stakeholders makes your life easier and provides those stakeholders with the critical data they need. Continue reading
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