Blog Purpose

Over the years I have contemplated having a blog. For a couple of years, I even had my full name dot ca registered with the purpose of being a blog and a bit about me. Quickly, I ran into the problem of what I would blog about. What do I have to write about that anyone might be interested in reading? I couldn't come up with anything and eventually let the domain expire.

A few people in InfoSec know me, not because of who I am, but because of my husband. I am ok with this. I like to keep a rather low profile and be the observer rather than the observed. While contributing to the InfoSec space as an educator and writer, many people do not know much about me because my work has typically been owned by the clients for which I write. To find out more about me in my career, check out my LinkedIn profile.

While choosing to move around with and support my husband with his career, I have sat quietly and shared my thoughts privately with him and a few close friends. When my husband has shared stories and work experiences, I have paid attention and remembered names - so that when meeting these people, I can shake their hands and know who they are; at least in some context. I always enjoy seeing the surprised looks on people's faces when I meet them and indicate that I know who they are.

In 2012, we relocated to California to pursue, what seemed like the next, natural progression, in Andrew's career. For me, this meant that I was forced to quit my job of over 6 years (most of it spent working remotely where ever we were living) and find a US-based employer. This new opportunity excited me very much.

As part of living in the US, especially in the Bay area, I have met a lot of the names behind the stories and am being more exposed to the InfoSec space. My purpose for this blog is to share my side of InfoSec and living in California. Some posts might be viewed as "the wife perspective" - and they might be. But this is my blog, my opinion, and my experiences.