Doug LaneMy top security topics
One of the best things about working in cybersecurity is that it's always changing. There are always new things to learn and think about. Here are some of the areas of security that I'm thinking about the most right now:Securing the digital supply chainThe evolution of cloud-native securityInternet of Things (IoT) securityThe human element of securitySecuring web3 and blockchainI'll take them one by one this week and share some quick thoughts on why I think they're interes...
Doug LanePoor man’s Gong
If you’re someone who works with me, you may have noticed that I ask to record our Zoom calls more often than I used to. There’s a reason for this. While I can’t justify the cost of a revenue intelligence platform like Gong for my small shop, I made up my own poor man’s version. Here’s how it works.Download and install Descript. (There’s a free version.)Hit the record button on a Zoom call and pick the “Record on this computer” option.After the Zoom call ends, drag the video file that Zoom sp...
Doug LaneWelcome to the simulation
OK, now that the marketing guy explained what Zero Trust is, let’s get into some ways to give security buyers a plan for it (that hopefully includes some of you). There’s a real danger that this could get boring in a hurry, so here’s what I’m thinking. Over the next few days, I’ll give you my quick take on what I like and don’t like about the three possible starting points I mentioned. I’m not going to regurgitate every detail, but I’ll try to give you the gist. Then, I’m going to make up a f...
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Doug LaneMy top security topics
One of the best things about working in cybersecurity is that it's always changing. There are always new things to learn and think about. Here are some of the areas of security that I'm thinking about the most right now:Securing the digital supply chainThe evolution of cloud-native securityInternet of Things (IoT) securityThe human element of securitySecuring web3 and blockchainI'll take them one by one this week and share some quick thoughts on why I think they're interes...
Doug LanePoor man’s Gong
If you’re someone who works with me, you may have noticed that I ask to record our Zoom calls more often than I used to. There’s a reason for this. While I can’t justify the cost of a revenue intelligence platform like Gong for my small shop, I made up my own poor man’s version. Here’s how it works.Download and install Descript. (There’s a free version.)Hit the record button on a Zoom call and pick the “Record on this computer” option.After the Zoom call ends, drag the video file that Zoom sp...
Doug LaneWelcome to the simulation
OK, now that the marketing guy explained what Zero Trust is, let’s get into some ways to give security buyers a plan for it (that hopefully includes some of you). There’s a real danger that this could get boring in a hurry, so here’s what I’m thinking. Over the next few days, I’ll give you my quick take on what I like and don’t like about the three possible starting points I mentioned. I’m not going to regurgitate every detail, but I’ll try to give you the gist. Then, I’m going to make up a f...
I share daily thoughts about cybersecurity and emerging technology. [Subscribe](https://daily.axalane.com) or [hire me](https://axalane.com)
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This seemed like too long of a side journey to take during yesterday’s recap of “Trillion Dollar Coach,” but the book got me thinking about how important it is for people who want to help others to reach out beyond their immediate orbit.
The book’s descriptions of Bill Campbell reminded me of other powerful and generous leaders I’ve met during my career. They’re universally caring and kind to everyone in their orbit. It doesn’t matter if you’re the office cleaning person, the shuttle bus driver, the administrative assistant, or the CEO. They see you as a person who matters, and they will help you whenever and however they can.
But here’s the problem.
Only a very small percentage of people come into proximity of power. And an even smaller percentage encounter someone in the inner circles of power who takes the time to notice them and lift them up.
So while being helpful and kind to everyone in your orbit is admirable, I think it’s important for people who are in a position to help others to find ways to reach out beyond their orbit.
It may not be practical for any one person to help the entire universe. But I do think there are ways for us all to reach out beyond our immediate networks in focused and selfless ways. I also think doing so has a multiplying effect. I won’t ever achieve the success or influence that Bill Campbell achieved. But if I help a small group of people outside of my orbit even just a handful of times, and those people then do the same, our collective impact may actually be much greater.
-Doug
This seemed like too long of a side journey to take during yesterday’s recap of “Trillion Dollar Coach,” but the book got me thinking about how important it is for people who want to help others to reach out beyond their immediate orbit.
The book’s descriptions of Bill Campbell reminded me of other powerful and generous leaders I’ve met during my career. They’re universally caring and kind to everyone in their orbit. It doesn’t matter if you’re the office cleaning person, the shuttle bus driver, the administrative assistant, or the CEO. They see you as a person who matters, and they will help you whenever and however they can.
But here’s the problem.
Only a very small percentage of people come into proximity of power. And an even smaller percentage encounter someone in the inner circles of power who takes the time to notice them and lift them up.
So while being helpful and kind to everyone in your orbit is admirable, I think it’s important for people who are in a position to help others to find ways to reach out beyond their orbit.
It may not be practical for any one person to help the entire universe. But I do think there are ways for us all to reach out beyond our immediate networks in focused and selfless ways. I also think doing so has a multiplying effect. I won’t ever achieve the success or influence that Bill Campbell achieved. But if I help a small group of people outside of my orbit even just a handful of times, and those people then do the same, our collective impact may actually be much greater.
-Doug
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