Thanks for visiting my profile. I take pride in keeping my LinkedIn network relevant and built on mutual value—whether through shared work, meaningful conversation, or aligned interests. If we haven’t met yet, I’d still be glad to hear from you. Just a quick note with some context—how you found me, what you’re interested in, or … Read more
The Importance of Strong Passwords in the Digital Age In today’s digital world, where our lives are intertwined with technology, protecting our online accounts and personal information has never been more critical. Every day, we hear about data breaches, identity theft, and cyber attacks that put our sensitive information at risk. One of the most … Read more
In today’s digital age, safeguarding our personal information has become more crucial than ever. With the rise in identity theft and financial fraud, understanding how to protect your credit is essential. While many turn to credit monitoring services as a solution, freezing your credit might actually be a more effective strategy. Let’s dive into why … Read more
Originally published on LinkedIn January 6, 2016…Updated for 2024. Why? Someone pointed out to me that this was as relevant today as it was in 2016. I agree. Vendors are timeless!? Many people in my kind of role are inundated with cold calls and emails from every type of vendor. I know that many people … Read more
Have you received yet another breach letter or email? Are you concerned about the loss of your personal information and the possibility of someone impersonating you online – or opening a credit card or other account using your stolen information? There IS something you can do. Credit monitoring services let you know when credit and … Read more
Generative AI is all the rage. Scroll any news website and you are bound to find some sort of story about the benefits, success, or horrors of generative AI. Just this morning I read a technical article someone posted on LinkedIn about the failures of several AI initiatives. So it got me thinking, what does … Read more
When was the last time your bank asked you to change your password?When was the last time your company asked you to change your password? If you’re like most people, the answer to the first question is “never” and the answer to the second is “every 60 or 90 days.” So why do companies require … Read more
Privacy…I’ve started this post several times in my head. When Parler shutdown I initially wanted to comment, but decided it best to wait. (They’re back, BTW.) Then I listened to an interesting Issues Etc. podcast by Joy Pullman on what you need to know about using Google. Finally, I came across a story about the … Read more
There has been a lot in the press (and lots of related Facebook posts) on the recent freeze in Texas and power loss, rolling blackouts, and fingers pointing at Green Energy as the sinister culprit for Texas’ woes. Rather than just chime in my reactions to people’s opinions, I decided to do some of my … Read more
I have a daily (or more often) task: Check LinkedIn for invites, messages, and look over the feed. I will regularly find numerous invites from folks I don’t know or don’t know well. These invites will usually get a reply when they include some custom message and most times I will include a link to … Read more
