12 networking truths in IT security

Trolling through a bunch of cliches isn't very valuable, but a security specialist has come up with a valuable list of lessons from his career

By: Howard Solomon
Computing Canada (19 Dec 2012)

You've sung the 12 days of Christmas. Now Alfonso Barreiro, would like you to listen to the 12 truths of information security.

Barreiro, who works in the field, has put together a list of lessons from a decade’s of work which to some may sound trite. But look closer.

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I like number 7: Good, Fast Cheap – Pick any two, but you can’t have all three.

But arguably the most valuable is number 11: Be wary of buying into vendor hype. “If you keep a cool head, you’ll be able to tell the difference between old ideas and truly new concepts you should pay attention to.

Read his list and reflect how you'll make at least some of the yours in the new year.