Jaime Chanaga, CISSP, CISA

Crisis in the Middle East

As the whole world anxiously awaits the end of the current crisis in the middle east, some governments have been quick to act in getting aid and transportation for their citizens to leave the current war zone.  Other governments have been slow to respond. Even though we live in an age of instant communications via telephone, cell phones, e-mail, instant messaging over the Internet, etc. we have seen the inefficiencies created by the lack of proper emergency response plans.  Government embassies are grossly unprepared to handle situations including mass evacuations of their citizens on foreign soil.  Perhaps world governments would do well to plan better for the future in training and developing the citizen assistance services their embassies provide. 

On a personal note, I'd like to pass on my deepest sympathies for the people of Lebanon and Israel.  My heart is with all parties in this current Middle East conflict.  My prayers are with you for a prompt cease fire on all sides.

CISO Career Guide

I've just finished my weekend project of publishing a free Career Resource Guide for anyone contemplating a career as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).  This free resource guide provides general commentary and links to educational, executive job search, and professional development for all interested in the work of information security executive leadership.

The free career resource guide can be found at: http://www.chiefinformationsecurityofficer.com.

Comments and suggestions are always welcome.  Wishing success to all interested in advancing their career in the field of information security management.

North Korean Threat

Independence Day - 4th of July.  Yesterday here in the United States we celebrated the anniversary of the birth of democracy when the United States claimed independence from Britain in 1776.  Fast forward to July 4th, 2006.  On the same day we watched our news media report that the isolated dictatorship government of North Korea launched several missiles into the Sea of Japan.  Governments around the world have issued strong condemnation of the North Korean actions.

Politics aside, what can we as leaders and executives learn from current political events?  Always be prepared.  The U.S. Government for weeks has been prepared to monitor and respond appropriately to the possibility of a N. Korean missile launch. 

As business leaders we should review and update our crises management and emergency preparedness plans on a frequent basis.  Better to be prepared than to be caught by surprise.