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A visual look at Malware Networks

[Jul 28, 2011]

Thought I would share this interesting visual showing of the growth of malware delivery networks. Malware software has been around for years, but malware networks are increasing becoming a much more concentrated, dynamic and significant threat.

Infographic produced by Blue Coat Systems

What clients share about Redpoint Risk

[May 17, 2011]

I often ask my clients for a brief client testimonial to share with prospective clients. Recently I received one from a client whom I have had the great opportunity to work with for the past several years. 

I have worked with Nifco America, a Japanese manufacturing company since 2007 (Initially while still at Deloitte and continuing as Redpoint Risk).  Our relationship represents a fundamental goal I set as an independent consultant; to be a responsible, respected, and dependable partner.

The testimonial itself is a letter, which can be viewed here.

A selected quote from the testimonial:

“Chad is extremely knowledgeable of controls within computer system and understanding the security risks from outside and well as from within the company. I would highly recommend his services to any company looking into becoming compliant with J-SOX or just looking to improve upon the security of their systems.”

I would like to personally thank Nifco for the opportunity to work with them in the past and ongoing into the future. 

‘Primitive’ Postures

[May 10, 2011]

I don't like arbitrarily assigned “risk scores” to communicate risk and security postures…

There should be no 1-5 nor Low, Medium High….. unless those qualitative or “touchy-feely” ratings as I like to call them are clearly associated and defined with concrete quantitative values.