The Kirkpatrick Report – Global Information Security Observations from Abroad – by Al Kirkpatrick
Al interviews a subject in the Philippines
What is The Kirkpatrick Report?
The Kirkpatrick Report includes IT Security Alerts, combined with the occasional worldwide travel tales of Firestorm CISO, Al Kirkpatrick
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Around the World in 80 30 Days
In talking about this with my colleagues at Firestorm, the idea came up to create a blog of my travels with a perspective of lessons learned that might be of benefit to those that are doing business offshore and/or planning their own offshore travels. Thus, I will update this blog as frequently as time permits during my trip with observations that may be of interest. If any of you care to comment or have questions, please do so and I’ll do my best to respond.
Entry 10: The Traveling CISO – Sarajevo, Vienna and Eurail by Al Kirkpatrick
Entry 9: The Traveling CISO – Images and Musings from Istanbul
Entry 8: Mumbai – Travel in India, The Kirkpatrick Report
Entry 7: August 11, 2011 – Wrapping up China and on to India – The Kirkpatrick Report
Entry 6: August 9, 2011 – Last day in China – Guangzhou
Entry 5: August 7, 2011 A Traveling CISO’s Observations from Xi’an China
Entry 4: August 4, 2011 – Observations from Harbin, China
Entry 3: August 2, 2011 – Travel Lessons Learned in Dalian, China
Entry 2: July 28, 2011 – In Beijing Day 1
Entry 1: July 27, 2011 – 9 Tips to Safe Business Travel Abroad
Who is Al?
AL KIRKPATRICK, CISO
Al brings over twenty five years of business and technology experience to the Firestorm team.
As the Chief Information Risk Officer for multiple public corporations, Al compiled an exemplary track record addressing risk management challenges across a wide range of industries. His comprehensive understanding of the benefits, challenges and strategic considerations for governance, risk and compliance programs has helped companies avoid catastrophic costs while eliminating unproductive risk management investment.
Before joining Firestorm, Al was the Chief Information Risk Officer for The First American Corporation, an $8 billion, Fortune-250, multi-national title insurance, real estate and financial services corporation. He has extensive international proficiency in the Americas, Europe, India and Asia-Pacific.
Kirkpatrick held chief information security officer positions at two large, technologically advanced corporations. He has also held various technology management positions, including the management of fossil and nuclear power plant information systems for the nation’s largest investor-owned utility company. And he rides a mean camel.
Al – As a fellow FireStorm consultant I find your writing relevant and timely. When you return to the states, I would like to connect with you to share experiences and opportunities.
Best wishes for safe travel