War Stories

Cybersecurity is no longer the sole responsibility of IT and security teams—it’s a company-wide initiative. With cyber threats increasing in sophistication, organizations must shift from a reactive security approach to a security-first culture, where employees at every level take ownership of protecting digital assets.

The cybersecurity landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade. Traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient to protect against modern cyber threats. With the rise of cloud computing, remote work, and sophisticated cyberattacks, organizations must shift to a Zero Trust Security model—where no one, inside or outside the network, is automatically trusted.

As a seasoned CISO with decades of experience in software security, I’ve seen organizations struggle—and succeed—in securing their digital assets. In today’s interconnected world, security is no longer just an IT issue; it’s a business imperative. Organizations that fail to implement robust security measures risk financial losses, reputational damage, and legal repercussions.

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today, we’re diving into a reality that every project manager must learn to navigate—corporate politics.

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today, we’re tackling a problem that every IT leader will face at some point—vendors who lie, exaggerate, or fail to deliver on their promises.

Welcome to the final installment of my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Over the past 21 years, I’ve been through budget slashes, failed go-lives, executive battles, vendor disasters, and crisis situations—and I’m still standing.

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today, we’re diving into a scenario that tested every IT team on the planet—managing projects during a global crisis.

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today, we’re tackling one of the most disruptive events an IT team can face—a corporate merger or acquisition (M&A).

Welcome back to my 21-part series on lessons learned throughout my IT project management career. Today’s topic is a tough but necessary reality—knowing when to kill a project before it drains more time and money.