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Security, Art of Hacking, & the Worst 2014 Security Breaches

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Humair

Security is hot; no doubt about it. Consider the fact that between 2011 and 2013, venture investors put nearly $3 billion into cyber security companies, resulting in new funding for some 300 firms (Source: Thomson Reuters). Worldwide security software revenue … Continue reading →

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IT Certifications, Innovation, and Career Growth – Making the Right Decisions

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Humair

I often get asked, “What certification should I get next?” There is no right way to answer this question without a deeper analysis of why a certification is being sought in the first place. I’ll focus specifically on IT certifications … Continue reading →

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Is Life and Work Like a Big Game of Chess?

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Humair

Chess is fascinating. I always tell people it reminds me of real life in the way of developing a strategy, reading your competition and thinking several steps ahead of them, and of course battling it out for that final checkmate. … Continue reading →

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Investing Into Entrepreneurs More than Ideas/Products?

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Humair

I’ve seen it many, many times where investor(s) invest into an idea because they have some belief in the idea/product but more belief in the entrepreneur(s) behind it. This isn’t to say that investors/angels just throw money down on worthless … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Making Quick Decisions

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Humair

As with so many things in life, I’ve found through experience just how critical and rare it is to have the ability to make quick decisions. Nowhere is this more important than in business, but it can also apply to … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Tips

IT Certifications, Innovation, and Career Growth – Making the Right Decisions

Is Life and Work Like a Big Game of Chess?

Investing Into Entrepreneurs More than Ideas/Products?

The Importance of Making Quick Decisions

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