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AI Voice Phishing: Why Your Defenses Face the Wrong Direction
AI voice-cloning has fundamentally reversed phishing attacks—now criminals call employees impersonating trusted leaders, exploiting help desk processes instead of technical vulnerabilities.
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AI Homogenization: Why Differentiation Matters Now
As AI tools commoditize professional work, differentiation shifts from speed to unique perspective. Discover how to stand out when everyone has access to the same models.
Crypto Security Failures: It's Always the People
40% of crypto hacks exploit stolen private keys, not broken cryptography. The real security gap isn't the math—it's the humans and processes protecting it.
AI Agents & Hidden Web Instructions: Security Risk
Autonomous AI agents can be manipulated by hidden webpage instructions to make unauthorized payments. Learn how indirect prompt injection threatens enterprise automation.
Who Keeps the Interest? The Real Stablecoin Battle
Stablecoin competition isn't about technology—it's about who controls float income. Learn why Open USD's consortium model threatens Circle's $653M quarterly advantage.
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AI Jobs Debate: Research Shows What Actually Matters
New University of Vaasa study reveals AI's real career impact: collaborative adoption wins, while resistance loses. The threat isn't AI—it's professionals who ignore it.
AI Won't Replace You—Being Average Will
Learn why execution skills are becoming obsolete and how to shift from following instructions to creating strategic value in the AI era.
The Consultant's Dilemma: Competing With or Orchestrating AI
How senior consultants can lead AI transformation without technical backgrounds and build their 'AI-plus-human' value proposition.
My First Day at RSM
In case you missed it, I recently posted a podcast episode on my experiences looking for a job. (You can find that here.) Based upon those…
Hacking Your InfoSec Job Hunt
If you missed it, I posted a podcast episode on my job hunt as part of my podcast, Building a Life and Career in Security Podcast. TL;DR? I…
Matt Decker
Welcome to Season 2 and Episode 17 of the Building a Life and Career in Security Podcast.
How Can I Help You?
Explore insights from the "How Can I Help You?" survey, revealing trends in security careers and reader demographics. Discover how a revamped assessment now tailors learning paths for aspiring professionals.
4 Ways to Evaluate Your Job
Discover four essential ways to evaluate your job, focusing on your boss, mobility, company pride, and skillset growth. Learn how to weigh these factors to make informed career decisions.
Jay’s Best of 2015
Explore Jay's top blog posts from 2015, featuring insights on security and DevOps, the CISO talent gap, and more. Discover engaging content and the stories behind each article.
How to Talk to Recruiters
Unlock the secrets to successful recruiter interactions with this guide. Learn essential tips, like honesty about intentions and establishing clear must-haves, to build beneficial professional relationships.
Top 5 Security Career Struggles
Explore the top 5 struggles in security careers, from being a "one trick pony" to misdirected anger, and discover actionable solutions to overcome these hurdles for growth and success.
My New Book Is Out (and it’s free)
Discover invaluable career guidance in my new book, "Building A Life and Career in Security," available for free this week on Amazon. Learn how to kickstart and elevate your career with ease!