Funny, I just did a Google vanity search on my name and saw this page pop up from a presentation I did almost two years ago. Kip Boyle and I spoke for the Washington Technology Industry Association Security Special Interest Group (say that 10 times fast!). Our topic was “Outsourcing Security to Improve Organizational Effectiveness”.

Exciting stuff, I know!

Here’s an excerpt of what we presented:

Outsourcing any or all of your organization’s security functions can be a tough but necessary business decision. The impacts of outsourcing even a “small” security function, however, are often far-reaching and can have negative consequences if not properly planned for. In addition, when you do outsource your security, are you prepared to answer the inevitable question from your auditors: “How do you justify outsourcing this security function?”

Kip Boyle will share his lessons learned—both good and bad—from outsourcing security on many occasions in his role as Chief Security Officer for several organizations. Marc Menninger will look at the issue from the perspective of the solution provider and share with you the tips you need to know to protect your organization when you outsource security.

You can see the full description of our presentation here.

Check it out!

Marshall had fun at soccer class this morning. Maybe it will be sunny at the next class.

Olga and I got to see Muse at Key Arena in Seattle last night. It was an excellent show. No photos can do it justice, of course, but here are some to give you an idea of what it was like.

Silversun Pickups are a great opening band for Muse

The show began with a haunting animation of people mindlessly walking up stairs only to be pushed down when they reached the top. Then Muse launched into 'Uprising'.

'Uprising', the first song. We had pretty good seats. The iPhone camera always makes it look like you're a hundred miles away but we were actually pretty close.

Another shot of 'Uprising'.

Eyeballs were a recurring theme throughout the show.

Lots of lasers and other cool light effects.

Later in the show bouncing eyes started falling from the ceiling onto the crowd.

Another shot of the eyes. When they broke open confetti exploded out.

Enjoyed an entertaining evening at the SPEAK OUT Seattle Advanced Toastmasters meeting.

I saw lots of major flood damage as I flew into Phoenix today.

Marshall had a great time meeting Santa this morning at Emerald City Rotary!

Olga and Marshall are kicking the ball around before soccer class this morning…

Here are some photos from day 2 of the ISF world congress.

Security gurus have a lively debate.

Menu at the gala dinner.

Fanciest salad in a long time.

Making friends from around the world…

Cool desert with a glow stick as part of the presentation.

Security pros quickly go crazy with the glow sticks…

Even the band gets into the act…

Here are some photos of Day 1 of the Information Security Forum in Vancouver.

The opening session.

Security guru panel.

Another classy welcome dinner about to start.

Menu for the welcome dinner (click to enlarge).