BreachBytes

New Years is a time of reflection and preparation: reflection on the year ending and preparation for the year beginning. This year I thought I would share my New Years resolutions as they relate to my job as a security vendor:

1. Go easy on the jargon. I will do my best not to say “IDS” and “PCI” and instead say “Intrusion Detection System” and “Payment Card Industry”.
2. Be straightforward. Customers don’t have much spare time and I will do a better job of getting to the point. I will tell customers what they need to know and nothing more.
3. Give users tools they want. Flashy interfaces may sell initially but what makes products stick is utility. I will focus on making software that makes security analysts more effective in their jobs.

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