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Determined

To continue my writing ….

As I look back on a month of bi-daily Application Security posts to linked in, I have realised a few things. Notably that it is achievable! Also, my reading has increased which compliments my writing. Condensing my learning into single succinct paragraphs has been the ongoing challenge I set myself. Also on some days, the precious things in life do take precedence over my writing and thats ok. Knowing that I have the next day to writing something meaningful and add value to the Application Security Community gets me enthusiastic to read, digest, condense and contribute.

So after 30 days, I’m upping my own ante. I will continue my twice daily posts to LinkedIn, however I will now post daily to twitter in a true micro blog fashion with only the hashtag #appsec. I will also post to my blog once a week as I am now. Let’s check in at day 60 and set some more writing goals.

I have also learned that there is a wealth of Application Security information out there, that is on point and relevant to the community, and consumers of the content.

As I am writing this, I just had an epiphany. I shall write weekly focused on an Application Security subject on all platforms. The week ahead shall be geared around Application Security Culture.

“If we are to preserve our culture, we must continue to create it.” – Johan Huizinga

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Found

My voice…

And it is to commence my journey of writing about my profession on my terms. From my perspective and experience in the field of application security. Here is the place I can write freely about my observations, first hand. There is no secret formula to expressing my point of view but I do know one thing, we are all born and called to express ourselves freely, constantly to our tribe. To those who understand who we are, what we profess and resonate in our field of expertise. So herein the journey begins. Where it will lead only few know, but how exciting this journey will be. To those who have inspired me thank you. To those who have been thorns in my side thank you. To the glass balls that are tenderly supported and support me thank you. To those who will be inspired by my journey, read on.

A story starts with a single stroke of the pen, the touch of a keyboard and the conversation of Artificial Intelligence.

And may the story inspire others to pen, touch or converse their own journeys.

Tribe I am here, who is with me?

“It takes a tribe to raise a human.” – Yuval Noah Harar

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