I had a professor in college that said: “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it”….. And our job is to manage the project success of the cyber security department. Project management isn’t the sexiest part of cyber security, however, it is an incredibly important aspect of the job, and one that can make …
Author Archives: JKimmitt
Privacy and IT Security?
There is much discussion on the relationship between IT Security and Privacy. I believe they can be, should be harmonious in the organization, where Privacy helps determine what information is collected/used and IT Security ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of that information. Remember, our ultimate goal is to protect people. We do that by …
History of GDPR?
I had a GDPR meeting yesterday with a department, and it normally drives people into the various levels of grief very quickly. However, I have found that if I start the meeting with the history of the GDPR, and I build the context, people work through the levels of grief much, much faster. I spent …
CCPA and Higher Education
We are getting closer to January 2020 and the enforcement of California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). Here is a quick overview from the IAPP for Colleges and Universities. https://iapp.org/news/a/what-does-the-ccpa-mean-for-colleges-and-universities/
Privacy Across the Country…
The IAPP has released the map below that has the current status on privacy laws across the United States. This is good as of 08/2/2019.
Lead the way!
A change in leadership is like getting a new job. It’s a new culture, new expectations, and new office dynamic. You are unsure what to do, how to do it, how to make a good impression. We have recently gone through a leadership change, and the biggest change so far is the boss comes in …
Don’t forget the old ways.
I have a section of my yard that is a creek/drainage for the neighbourhood. While it stays wet for most of the year, during July and August, it drys out enough to mow/clear/clean up…. There is a section that I can’t use the mower due to the significant possibility of death on the slope, and …
Many Questions, No Answers!
I am always asked about being a CISO. Some people want to become a CISO, while others wonder why you would ever want to become one! I enjoy the job, the challenge, and the opportunity to help people… My hope is to give back to the community by sharing lots of stories, experiences, successes and …
JKimmitt's thoughts on Cyber, Security, Privacy, and more.... 