Some form of this post is going to make it into a book I am writing titled Curmudgeon: How to Succeed as an Industry Analyst. I had a good start on the book before talking with Gene Kim shortly after he sold Tripwire to Belkin in December 2014. Gene encouraged me to to put Curmudgeon…
How do FBOs drive member engagement? As COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe, governments, in response are declaring national emergencies, imposing travel and transportation restrictions, and erecting quarantine zones. This is forcing Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) to close their facilities and cancel activities. FBOs have responded by posting their lessons and sermons on their…
The novel coronavirus which causes the disease called COVID-19, the outbreak of which the WHO has elevated to a pandemic is affecting every single aspect of life in both developed and undeveloped nations. Whether the economic fallout of the pandemic is widespread regional recessions, a global recession, or even results in depression, manufacturing, and asset-intensive…
“The Coronavirus is in our land and now we must live with common sense….” –Captain Kelly Durant The Salvation Army In 1897, Daimler Victoria became the first metered automobile taxi service. In 2012, Uber transforms this model by offering a mobile app, allowing customers to repurpose another’s automobile. This innovative strategy is a blueprint for…
Can your organization effectively manage the following scenarios? Hackers take control of your networks and websites. Hackers encrypt your files and hold them for ransom. Hackers steal identity and financial data. Part 2: Adopt These Cyber Security Best Practices: As religious organizations worldwide implement – sometimes hastily – remote work/work-from-home protocols and practices, there are…
Amazon is removing products for broad claims and price increases amid coronavirus outbreak. In 1918, St. Louis Mayor Kiel, ordered the closing of worship houses due to a flu pandemic. In 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) is being reported in many communities across the United States. The possibility now exists for community infections and government declared…
The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) of 2018 went into effect January 1, 2020 but enforcement begins July 1, 2020. This Act expands personal data categories beyond name(s), addresses, account names, social security, drivers’ license and passport numbers to include biometrics, geolocation data and employment information, thus changing how organizations collect and manage personal data.…
CIO’s need to ensure that enough remote access capacity and prudent network access security is in place should half the workforce be forced to work remote for an extended period of time due to a COVID-19 pandemic occurs
Note: here is a new action-oriented article that incorporates this material by reference. The coronavirus has killed over 1,300 people thus far[1]. Loss of life and other human costs — think of the guests and crew quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship off Yokahama[2] — are far more important than commercial implications. Headlines Nonetheless,…
