Happy Friday fine people! We are so significantly close to the end of 2022. How has the year gone for you?For me - like I'm sure everyone - there's been obvious ups and downs. But I have to say, the year has been mostly positive. I've enjoyed both my professional and personal lives. I've seen relationships both old and new grow and that has to be one of the best parts.I was contacted out of the blue this past week by someone I haven't talked to in close to 10 years. He contacted me over LinkedIn and simply asked for my phone number. As a security person, I immediately thought his account had been hacked, so I ignored it. But after some persistence and additional context, I gave in, but still gave him a number that could be thrown away and recreated if needed. (wow...I have become THAT security person)He called me during Wednesday night's Microsoft Security Insights show and so I had let it go to voicemail. Of course, my thinking was that he would think I was ghosting him on the phone as I had been on LinkedIn.After the show, I called him back. Once we connected, it was as if it was 10 years ago again. We had a 2-hour conversation. And, if you know me (I hate talking on the phone - I believe it's an inefficient manner of communication) that is a long conversation.But you know what? I really enjoyed it. It was comforting to know that people really don't change that much, and when we connect, we can connect in ways that transcend time, society, and the latest crazy thing. As this holiday season kicks into high gear here shortly for many of us, I think that's something to remember. We all spend time with friends and family. Make the connection and bask in it. It's important. ...So, the next couple weeks are busy for me. I'm off to Redmond next week to chat with a big customer and then spending time with Tanium in Milwaukee the week after for a partner event. In between, I have several sessions and webinars to deliver. But I'm steadily looking toward the goal of December 19th when I take my holiday time off in bulk.I hope you are all also looking forward to this holiday season. Talk soon.-Rod
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Microsoft Defender Weekly Wrap - Issue #54
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Happy Friday fine people! We are so significantly close to the end of 2022. How has the year gone for you?For me - like I'm sure everyone - there's been obvious ups and downs. But I have to say, the year has been mostly positive. I've enjoyed both my professional and personal lives. I've seen relationships both old and new grow and that has to be one of the best parts.I was contacted out of the blue this past week by someone I haven't talked to in close to 10 years. He contacted me over LinkedIn and simply asked for my phone number. As a security person, I immediately thought his account had been hacked, so I ignored it. But after some persistence and additional context, I gave in, but still gave him a number that could be thrown away and recreated if needed. (wow...I have become THAT security person)He called me during Wednesday night's Microsoft Security Insights show and so I had let it go to voicemail. Of course, my thinking was that he would think I was ghosting him on the phone as I had been on LinkedIn.After the show, I called him back. Once we connected, it was as if it was 10 years ago again. We had a 2-hour conversation. And, if you know me (I hate talking on the phone - I believe it's an inefficient manner of communication) that is a long conversation.But you know what? I really enjoyed it. It was comforting to know that people really don't change that much, and when we connect, we can connect in ways that transcend time, society, and the latest crazy thing. As this holiday season kicks into high gear here shortly for many of us, I think that's something to remember. We all spend time with friends and family. Make the connection and bask in it. It's important. ...So, the next couple weeks are busy for me. I'm off to Redmond next week to chat with a big customer and then spending time with Tanium in Milwaukee the week after for a partner event. In between, I have several sessions and webinars to deliver. But I'm steadily looking toward the goal of December 19th when I take my holiday time off in bulk.I hope you are all also looking forward to this holiday season. Talk soon.-Rod