I was, until recently, a senior tech-support person at an un-named (you can figure it out if you try, google-fu white belt level) international tech-related company.
I loved my job. Hated my commute, but there are worse things in life.
I worked for that company (here-after known as THEM) for three and a half years. I got to travel (three US cities, six countries, four continents and lots of frequent flier miles) and meet all kinds of people from all walks of life the world over. I worked with a team of seriously dysfunctional but exceptionally dedicated and bright people. If I had it my way, I would still be working with them.
However, I did not have it my way. My wife completed her medical training and got a job on the east coast. Her job paid a LOT more than mine, plus it would be odd to ignore 15 years of her training so I could keep my job.
So we moved.
THEM would not allow me to continue to work remotely, a decision I disagreed with but understood.
So now I find myself without a day job, three children and a house to look after, and a brain that is slowly atrophying into mush.
During my time working for THEM, I was sent to a week long class taught by John Strand of paudotcom fame. I enjoyed it immensely and took the test afterword, earning my GCIH certification. During the first two days fo the class, I coined an acronym for myself regarding what was being taught: Baseline, Compare & Communicate. This was in regard to how a security professional can best protect himself and his organisation.
I have decided that I am taking time for my kids so they get settled. During that time, I am teaching myself everything I can about good computer security, and Im keeping myself motivates by blogging about it.
I intend to post once a day something small but security related, and once a week a large lesson of what I have learned and how I am progressing.
This long winded intro does not count as todays post, but rather simply as me saying hi.
HI
knowmad
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