'Note that I hold the single-author record for total CERT advisories, proving that in my copious youth I knew how to sling code but not how to manage risk.' (2002)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author reflects on his technical coding skills versus his ability to manage security risks in his youth. He acknowledges a lesson learned about risk management.
- In plain terms
- I used to write a lot of code but did not understand how to manage risks properly.
- What can you take from it?
- Technical skill does not automatically translate to effective risk management.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do technical skills evolve into management capabilities?
- What lessons come from past security oversights?
Another view
Self assessment may overlook the value of foundational technical work.
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