tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post849855759787487509..comments2023-12-21T05:19:59.966-05:00Comments on Poppy Cedes: crossroadsPoppyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059516280044760920noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-54442865554655133842007-08-30T17:11:00.001-04:002007-08-30T17:11:00.001-04:00Pat, I wanna come work with you.wH, does your wife...Pat, I wanna come work with you.<BR/><BR/>wH, does your wife know how hilarious you are and how lucky she is? That's some funny geeky shit.Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059516280044760920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-85712127907855631582007-08-30T17:09:00.000-04:002007-08-30T17:09:00.000-04:00Hey, you could move to Florida and be CSO Miami.Th...Hey, you could move to Florida and be CSO Miami.<BR/><BR/>The theme song could be "Magic Bus" and you could define if it's 16 or 32-bit.whallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024858828813574154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-28828637614161473572007-08-30T12:46:00.000-04:002007-08-30T12:46:00.000-04:00If Monster implemented previous technology to prev...If Monster implemented previous technology to prevent or limit theft of data, one can only surmise that it failed, given the latest breach.<BR/><BR/>I think this is the first significant publicity one of the breaches has received which has invited such scrutiny on their security practices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-49323852260178499982007-08-30T11:32:00.000-04:002007-08-30T11:32:00.000-04:00Perhaps "publicly known effort". I highly doubt M...Perhaps "publicly known effort". I highly doubt Monster just sat back and said, "well, whatever, let's just see if it happens again." :)Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059516280044760920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-41049907493550523852007-08-30T10:49:00.000-04:002007-08-30T10:49:00.000-04:00Dan, you say you are taking this seriously NOW. B...Dan, you say you are taking this seriously NOW. But this isn't the first breach, is it? Monster DB's have been phished and pharmed for years with no effort on Monster's part to put an end to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-52861374276916381292007-08-30T09:14:00.000-04:002007-08-30T09:14:00.000-04:00Poppy - yes, I've been here eight years, primarily...Poppy - yes, I've been here eight years, primarily in a content leadership role.<BR/><BR/>belchspeak - we're taking the incident very seriously. We've got an anti-fraud team in place that tirelessly works to address these issues and stay ahead of it. Poppy's post made me think that as the internet continues to evolve and grow, and as more people come online, system-security type jobs will become even more plentiful.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894448151060284461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-88429017256317931142007-08-30T00:05:00.000-04:002007-08-30T00:05:00.000-04:00Dan,I am an infosec blogger, and I even blogged ab...Dan,<BR/><BR/>I am an infosec blogger, and I even blogged about the phishing/siphoning of the data from your servers. I was kinda wondering if Monster was going to stick by this "nothing was stolen that you couldnt get out of a phonebook" line with the public?<BR/><BR/>Cause the last I checked, I can't download the phonebook onto my PC- I am typically restricted to a single record at a time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-32038528737877733012007-08-29T22:54:00.000-04:002007-08-29T22:54:00.000-04:00Dan, you work for Monster? How could I have not k...Dan, you work for Monster? How could I have not known that? I totally heard about the Monster thing. Sorry you're going through that. Such is life, I suppose. (And secretly, the idea that there was an incident entertains me. It's a sickness... :)Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059516280044760920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-49624511421332129372007-08-29T22:51:00.000-04:002007-08-29T22:51:00.000-04:00Internet security is only going to grow as a profe...Internet security is only going to grow as a profession. At Monster, we're dealing with a tough PR situation based on a Trojan that took on the persona of an employer to access more than 1 million personal records. While there was nothing stolen that you couldn't find in the phone book, it's still an issue for job seekers when they start receiving unwanted emails.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894448151060284461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-74947433697324039642007-08-29T21:26:00.000-04:002007-08-29T21:26:00.000-04:00Joefu, I don't feel brave in admittance, but thank...Joefu, I don't feel brave in admittance, but thank you for saying it's okay to be scared. :}<BR/><BR/>Pat, then I must be doing something right because I'm right 1000% of the time. They _should_ promote me.<BR/><BR/>Tug, "complacent". You, my dearest, are brilliant. A very good point.Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059516280044760920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-43886785765565064742007-08-29T19:58:00.000-04:002007-08-29T19:58:00.000-04:00I think what's worse is if you're NOT at least a l...I think what's worse is if you're NOT at least a little scared. Being a little afraid keeps you on your toes, so you're more aware & not complacent.Tughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603072260312513790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-14717201408304746532007-08-29T14:52:00.000-04:002007-08-29T14:52:00.000-04:00Poppy,As one infosec dude to an infosec chick- Yo...Poppy,<BR/>As one infosec dude to an infosec chick- You know when its okay to stop beating yourself up over doubts and fears? <BR/><BR/>When your wild-ass guesses and your professional decisions, shot from the hip, keep on being right on the money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-19639097341240472292007-08-29T13:15:00.000-04:002007-08-29T13:15:00.000-04:00This is a really gutsy thing to post. Everyone fee...This is a really gutsy thing to post. Everyone feels that fear and insecurity. Few people are brave enough to admit it.<BR/><BR/>There's nothing wrong with being scared. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-9679318675363792092007-08-29T13:10:00.000-04:002007-08-29T13:10:00.000-04:00Bearette, it's true. I fear success more than fai...Bearette, it's true. I fear success more than failure.Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059516280044760920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-22352943088658134042007-08-29T13:01:00.000-04:002007-08-29T13:01:00.000-04:00I read that what you're talking about (which I hav...I read that what you're talking about (which I have also felt) is very common among women..."impostor syndrome", where we feel like we're just pretending to know what we're doing. It has no bearing on reality; very competent people feel this way.<BR/><BR/>I think we also fear success more than men.Bearettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14695540798528134304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-90518133991192611832007-08-29T11:46:00.000-04:002007-08-29T11:46:00.000-04:00Avi, I'm a very complex and complicated person. :)...Avi, I'm a very complex and complicated person. :) Take it or leave it. I might kick ass with any level of responsibility, but when I drop responsibility I drop it HARD. I fling it up in the air, run away, and let it SMACK down on the pavement. So, ... I need to be careful about what I take on. :)Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059516280044760920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-66744045998356306812007-08-29T11:42:00.000-04:002007-08-29T11:42:00.000-04:00Wow, this is deep for you to post on your blog. I...Wow, this is deep for you to post on your blog. I think you'd kick ass with any level of responsibility.Avitablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541188721193079705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-28890863662909642592007-08-29T11:20:00.000-04:002007-08-29T11:20:00.000-04:00Chicken, woot! Who knew I could get a job just b...Chicken, woot! Who knew I could get a job just by posting on my blog! Hehehe. Good luck with your new job. (Confidence!)<BR/><BR/>Mikey, I have considered many times moving to Canada. It is a place I enjoy very much.Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059516280044760920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-75565729970562186722007-08-29T11:18:00.000-04:002007-08-29T11:18:00.000-04:00No it isn't the job that I'm applying for. I'm app...No it isn't the job that I'm applying for. I'm applying for the technology buyer position. <BR/><BR/>The Data Security Manager position is closed to applicants because they are interviewing. If they don't find someone they will post the position again and I'll let you know.Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05898091266164784476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-639934494357356022007-08-29T11:02:00.000-04:002007-08-29T11:02:00.000-04:00Hey!You could move to Canada. It's not that differ...Hey!<BR/><BR/>You could move to Canada. It's not that different from France. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Plus, we really need a security guru on our team... <BR/><BR/>I totally understand the "renewed" appreciation for one's work. Same thing happened to me yesterday, when I was given proper resources for what I need to do, and feel motivated more than when I first started here. I think that's what makes great managers: Power to make your troops enjoy the work.<BR/><BR/>Gotta go, computer's calling again. ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454704788307938484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9994788.post-51986905289034850922007-08-29T10:00:00.000-04:002007-08-29T10:00:00.000-04:00Too bad you don't live in Portland.My department i...Too bad you don't live in Portland.My department is interviewing for a Data Security manager.Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05898091266164784476noreply@blogger.com