7MS #397: OPSEC Tips for Security Consultants

This episode talks about some fun I had using sqlmap, and how using it in conjunction with Sqlninja makes me happy to be alive.

29 Dec 20157min

In this episode I talk about face-planting in my office at the first job I had out of college.

27 Dec 20158min

In this episode, I talk about a restaurant infosec assessment I did, and how the recommendations coming out of that assessment didn't fit the standard "mold." I also talk about how being transparent and helpful - and NOT billing clients for every tiny little thing - is king.

27 Dec 20159min

This episode covers a few HIPAA tidbits I picked up while preparing for - and executing - a HIPAA security assessment.

27 Dec 20159min

This episode isn't about infosec exactly, but it talks about how using public resources like LinkedIn, Twitter and blogs to boost your "brand" (though I hate that word) and help you get more connected to the infosec community, job leads and more!

24 Dec 20158min

Way back in episode #93, I talked about things you can do to secure your life (mortgage review, adequate insurance, estate planning, investments, etc.). This episode continues that train of thought and covers: getting the right amount of life insurance, getting the right home/auto coverage, as well as estate planning.

23 Dec 20157min

This episode is 90% a rant about how annoying carry-on luggage and air travel can be, and a 10% sprinkling of security sauce mixed in. Hence: sprinkles.

23 Dec 20158min

This episode talks about my experience in doing a "redo" security assessment, during which I struggled with the following questions: what's the best way to efficiently correct the erroneous information and make the customer happy without asking ALL the original questions over again? Especially when I have little to no time to prepare for the "redo" interview?

22 Dec 20159min