2012 has been a very busy year for me, so far. Last winter I took and passed the ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam and in February, got a plane ride to Orlando to attend PCI-DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) training from the PCI Security Standards Council.
I’m currently reading Christopher Hadnagy’s excellent book on social engineering; even if you weren’t in our profession, this book would be a fine resource because we all use social engineering to influence others. I wholeheartedly recommend his book and website at www.social-engineer.org!
Currently, most of my time is spent working to help merchants with their PCI-DSS compliance. I once thought I knew something about the PCI-DSS, but it’s like the iceberg, a LOT is under the surface. I’ve come to rely upon the outstanding Navigating the PCI DSS v2.0 document from the PCI Security Standards Council. It explains what the intent of the requirements are, which helps when you’re trying to translate this to a non-technical audience.
Recently, I decided to challenge myself in a different direction by volunteering to be the Communications Director for the ISACA Puget Sound Chapter. Being a member of a Board of Directors is a good-thing, career-wise and it’s nice to be involved in helping one of the professional organizations I belong to.
That’s it for now gentle readers!
Be well, and Be Happy.
Bill
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