The first article out of the gate, framing the Business of Security.
25 January 2023 · 4 min read · Read now
How to develop the mindset necessary to be a successful independent security professional.
01 February 2023 · 2 min read · Read now
What personal qualities are essential for you to be a successful independent security professional, and how can you develop these qualities.
08 February 2023 · 4 min read · Read now
What are the professional and personal benefits of setting up your own company as an independent security professional?
15 February 2023 · 6 min read · Read now
Seven reasons why you shouldn't go independent, along with a few other factors that should influence your decision-making process.
22 February 2023 · 4 min read · Read now
How to avoid some of the problems that come with over inflating the grandeur of your business and how you can leverage the many strengths of being ‘small’.
01 March 2023 · 6 min read · Read now
How to establish a minimum viable business at the start that provides a professional presence but doesn't distract you from more important work.
09 March 2023 · 3 min read · Read now
How do you get from where you are now to being a successful independent security professional? What are the prerequisites, and what can you do right now to set yourself up for eventual success?
15 March 2023 · 6 min read · Read now
How you can build your experience while in a security consulting company to set yourself up for success as an independent security professional.
22 March 2023 · 8 min read · Read now
How you can establish a positive reputation while in a security consulting company to set yourself up for success as an independent security professional.
29 March 2023 · 5 min read · Read now
Defining the characteristics of a good professional network, and how to design your network to ensure it's usable and easy to maintain.
05 April 2023 · 6 min read · Read now
Learn how to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset within your current organisation to develop the skills and experience necessary to succeed as an independent security professional.
12 April 2023 · 4 min read · Read now
How to know when you're ready to leave your current company and establish your own independent consulting practice.
19 April 2023 · 3 min read · Read now
How to avoid some of the ethical dilemmas inherent with leaving your current organisation and setting up your own operation as an independent security professional.
26 April 2023 · 5 min read · Read now
The key factors to consider as you start the process of designing your business as an independent security professional.
03 May 2023 · 3 min read · Read now
The importance of specialising rather than generalising, how to effectively identify your niche, and ways to navigate potential pitfalls.
10 May 2023 · 6 min read · Read now
Applying the principles of scalability, diversification and cost management to build a thriving and resilient business.
17 May 2023 · 5 min read · Read now
Techniques you can apply as an independent security professional to build leverage in your business and maximise the potential for growth.
24 May 2023 · 5 min read · Read now
An exploration of some of the challenges you'll come across as you work to define your value proposition as an independent security professional.
31 May 2023 · 8 min read · Read now
Your capacity to solve meaningful problems for your clients will be key to your success as an independent security professional. How can you identify these problems?
07 June 2023 · 3 min read · Read now
What does success mean to you as an independent security professional?
14 June 2023 · 3 min read · Read now
How to approach the issue of availability as you design your business as an independent security professional.
21 June 2023 · 4 min read · Read now
Reducing complexity to increase your effectiveness.
28 June 2023 · 4 min read · Read now
How to differentiate yourself as an independent security professional by focusing on style and substance.
05 July 2023 · 3 min read · Read now
A short definition of services, why clients might need services, and a quick introduction to some of the limitations of services.
12 July 2023 · 5 min read · Read now
Approaches you can apply to differentiate your services as you develop your business as an independent security professional.
19 July 2023 · 6 min read · Read now
Different factors to consider as you go about designing services as an independent security professional.
26 July 2023 · 4 min read · Read now
What is security consulting, and do clients actually require security consulting services?
02 August 2023 · 5 min read · Read now
This article explores a broad range advantages and disadvantages of consulting as a service, and considers whether you should include consulting as part of your portfolio of services.
09 August 2023 · 6 min read · Read now
How to integrate consulting into your portfolio of services and products as an independent security professional.
16 August 2023 · 5 min read · Read now
Why clients would use retained services, and the pros and cons of retainers for independent security professionals.
23 August 2023 · 7 min read · Read now
Different approaches to structuring retainer agreements, and how you can adapt these approach to your own business as an independent security professional.
30 August 2023 · 4 min read · Read now
Exposing the advantages and disadvantages of offering training, and determining whether you should offer training as part of your portfolio of services.
06 September 2023 · 5 min read · Read now
Different approaches you can take when structuring your training services, focusing on selling services to organisations.
13 September 2023 · 7 min read · Read now
Different approaches to designing and delivering training for individuals.
20 September 2023 · 8 min read · Read now
Different approaches to integrating your training services to maximise potential for growth. .
27 September 2023 · 5 min read · Read now
The advantages and disadvantages of offering response services as part of your blend of products and services.
04 October 2023 · 4 min read · Read now
The benefits of pre-emptive deployment, how to determine when to deploy, and how to price response services.
11 October 2023 · 5 min read · Read now
Different approaches to delivering security analysis services, and the advantages and disadvantages of delivering analysis as a service or as a product.
18 October 2023 · 4 min read · Read now
Exploring some of the benefits and risks associated with using subcontractors as an independent security professional.
25 October 2023 · 4 min read · Read now
The advantages of products in relation to services.
01 November 2023 · 5 min read · Read now
Different aspects to consider if you're considering writing and publishing books as an independent security professional.
08 November 2023 · 7 min read · Read now
Additional aspects to consider if you're considering writing and publishing books as an independent security professional.
15 November 2023 · 10 min read · Read now
Different aspects to consider if you're thinking about selling templates as an independent security professional.
23 November 2023 · 6 min read · Read now
Exploring the benefits of subscription products, and some high-level considerations for pricing and promotion.
29 November 2023 · 6 min read · Read now
Exploring the benefits of articles as a subscription product, including revenue potential and possible challenges.
06 December 2023 · 8 min read · Read now
Factors to consider if you're thinking of developing a software application as part of your portfolio of products and services as an independent security professional.
13 December 2023 · 8 min read · Read now
The benefits of developing packaged services as an independent security professional, and how you can price and distribute your products.
20 December 2023 · 9 min read · Read now
Developing training as a product for corporate and individual market segments.
27 December 2023 · 7 min read · Read now
Several product strategies that you might find useful as you go about integrating products into your own business.
10 January 2024 · 3 min read · Read now
How to choose a company name you can live with.
27 December 2024 · 2 min read · Read now
How to select and buy a domain name for your new company.
03 January 2025 · 1 min read · Read now
How to set up an email service for your new company.
10 January 2025 · 1 min read · Read now
How to set up social media accounts for your new company.
17 January 2025 · 1 min read · Read now