Presented at
NolaCon 2022,
May 20, 2022, 3 p.m.
(Unknown duration)
<p>In today's world, we understand that analogies are an effective communications tool for communicating complex, technical topics to those with limited experience in complex, technical topics. The inverse is also true, in that we as infosec professionals can leverage the same process for learning, from a sportsball context. This talk will focus on my experiences both as an infosec professional and a Texas High School football official. Both offer striking similarities, and truisms from one can equally be applied to the other. We will discuss how we as infosec professionals can communicate unpopular decisions better, deal with irate coaches and customers, how other entities tabletop, and how other industries/avocations face many of the same battles that we face, but have developed efficient philosophies and structure to respond effectively and positively to those challenges. Lastly, we will address dealing with mistakes and adversity. You will leave with a greater understanding of what a football official does, how officiating relates to infosec, and gain insight into the time and energy that go into being a quality official, and why you shouldn't yell at referees.</p>
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Michael Cole
<p>Michael Cole has been in the technology and security field for over 15 years. Michael's technical background covers specialized areas of infrastructure security, vulnerability management, auditing, and certification and accreditation. He has served in a broad range of security roles, including CISO of a publicly-traded bank, security architecture and engineering, biometrics, and security program development.<br>Michael holds numerous professional certifications, including CISSP, CISM, and CISA, and has earned Master's degrees in both Information Security and Management and Leadership. He also has a degree in Scottish history.</p>
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