My Work From Home Office

My Work From Home Office

What do you need to succeed as a WFH employee? Discipline, maturity, a company that has the connectivity tools to allow it, sure. And a bit of kit doesn't hurt. This is an ongoing entry as I document my remote work setup, my command center, if you will. I started working remotely full-time in April of 2011 as part of the amazing team at Cynergy. After that, I worked remotely at Salesforce as a leader of a global team. I returned to the office in the early days of my tenure with IBM, but when the pandemic sent the world home, I returned to the efficiency and rhythm of remote work. I am now a remote employee with Palo Alto Networks. Over more than a decade, I have logged what works or doesn't for me, and this is where I share my thoughts on the topic.

Unpacking Congressional Testimony on Ransomware Attacks and Cyber Defense

Unpacking Congressional Testimony on Ransomware Attacks and Cyber Defense

This post features takeaways from an episode of Threat Vector with Sam Rubin, VP and global head of operations at unit 42, discussing his testimony to Congress on the evolving sophistication and speed of ransomware attacks, the changing tactics of threat actors, and the impact on sectors like education, healthcare, and government. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships in combating cyber threats, the impact on strengthening collaborations, and the significance of preparing the cyber workforce for the future.

AI and the Art of Content Marketing

AI and the Art of Content Marketing

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in content marketing is revolutionizing the field by enhancing efficiency in content creation and distribution, enabling hyper-personalization, and introducing new ethical considerations. This blog explores how AI tools are reshaping content strategies by providing insights for targeted content, automating content production, and allowing for unprecedented levels of personalization, while also emphasizing the importance of navigating ethical challenges such as transparency and data privacy. Amidst these advancements, the role of content marketers is evolving; they must now master AI technologies without losing sight of the creativity, empathy, and storytelling that remain central to engaging audiences. As we look to the future, AI promises to further transform content marketing with advancements in voice and visual search optimization, interactive content, predictive analytics, and adaptation to emerging platforms, underscoring the critical synergy between human creativity and AI's analytical capabilities in crafting compelling content narratives.