We protect systems, data, and people—but who protects us? Long hours, short budgets, endless fire drills while execs chase compliance over real security. Whether you’re red, blue, GRC, or building policy, the gap isn’t just technical—it’s structural. We mitigate threats, but the exploit is the model itself: extract, exhaust, repeat. Security should empower, not drain. Maybe the breach isn’t out there—it’s at the top. Time to harden more than endpoints.

“You are lucky that I’m talking to you right now” - is this type of response too cocky ?

Hey guys, any idea on where to go for audio system diagnosis for Audi in NJ/NY area?

I just left my pre-seed startup that was running out of cash (we made $100,000 in revenue this year, and sunk $1m in costs). I was making $40,000 as a developer (plus 20k stock options at $1/share per year) and they refused to pay me any more money. I have 17,000 vested stock options, total number of shares at the time of my contract was 4million. I’m a bit confused about share dilution and if it’s worth it for me to buy some of my stock options… thanks in adv!

Is Operations paid the least at your respective firms? I was hired to a Client Service Delivery role with a heavy focus on project management. I regularly interface with leadership internally and at the client. But, I am aligned to the “Operations” capability and make the least of my teammates who perform seemingly identical work but are aligned to “Strategy and Consulting.” I worry I’m on a career path to being paid the least wherever I go, because Operations is in my title and background.

I know this career takes a lot out of folks, but what are some things you’re grateful for?

I’ve been having a hard time finding energy to interview but I’m REALLY grateful that recruiters from great companies reach out on LinkedIn just based on my skills/current company. Takes a big weight off.

Moved to Dallas a few months ago, anyone else think it’s strange that so many neighborhoods use rear entry garages and people drive through alleys to get to them? Never saw these growing up.

Hi,
In GPS, i see two asset tagged to me. I don't know why 2nd asset is tagged to me. Can anyone suggest what I should do? My LWD is near and I don't want any wanted issue due to all thsi

How do you recruit for startups? Exhausted from lack of responses from cold networking. What else should I do? I am aiming for roles in early stage startups. Didn’t study or work for long in US so don’t have a strong network.

What is the max salary offered by Wipro for B2 band?.....

YOE-3.3
Position- Data Engineer
Currently working in Quantiphi
I have 3 offers right now
1) Testbook 23lpa- 19fixed and rest stocks and variable
2)Tech Mahindra-20lpa fixed
3)Skuad - 24lpa fixed
Confused right now which to choose also been listening about recession and bear market so job security is also a crucial point in making a decision.

Could someone please provide inputs on below 2 orgs have offer from both of them.

Tech stack- java , microservice developer YOE- 7 years

CBRE - 26fixed +2 rrb + 2 JB(after providing 31.5 ctc counter offer , 28 fixed 2.8 variable)
UST global - 31 fixed + 1.5 variable + 2 JB

Can anyone from @CBRE suggest what is the package they're providing , i think i am being lowballed by the HR CBRE UST Global.

Are interview case studies difficult? Is it done live or is it take-home? What should I expect in terms of content/questions, duration, difficulty?

Organization's contribution towards well being component ka kitna % claim kar sakte ?

What's a simple way to explain data organization to people who don't use formulas very often? People on my team love creating many tabs instead of adding columns for recording the same type of data...

Any opening for data scientist in EY GDS. I have total 8 YOE and 3 years in data science. I am seeing vaccancy for GDS team in LinkedIn, if there are any can someone refer me ?

Redeemed my recognition points for a portable air conditioner. Hope it's effective!

I’m around 21 weeks and have been dealing with a lot of leg, tailbone, back, and general muscle pain. Since I do work long hours Monday- Wednesday (10hr +) I’m trying find a comfortable chair to switch to. Any recommendations? Currently I’m switching every hour or so between my kneeling chair and standing.

Always bragging about how awesome they are. Awesome people dont brag. They just are

Has anyone gone through the deloitte cyber risk interview process recently? How many interviews did you have and how was the process?? Salary?

Can anyone recommend a good book/materials to prep for the CIPP/CIPM? 🙏🏽

Is there a demand for privacy professionals? Been seeing this discussed more and more recently

Anyone know what kind of experience or certifications I should be aiming to get if I'm trying to break into a pentest role? I just graduated last year and have about a year of sysadmin experience and am trying to get into it asap. So, I'm already applying/job hunting and probably won't get much replies but. Should I be looking at more security analyst/admin roles first? Going for certs? Getting a masters? Wondering what I can do to improve my chances. TIA

Any thoughts on the CISM certification?

Has anyone made the move from cyber security at the Big4 to cyber security for media companies? For example Disney or Warner Bros.

How did you manage it?

Views on carbon black as a product?

Any BCG Platinion Cyber folks here?
What kinna work do you guys do? Planning to make the switch after 5 years with Uncle D. Wanna hear from you guys about culture, projects and areas of expertise.

Anyone currently enrolled or will be enrolled in the online masters cyber degree at Georgia Tech?

Deloitte Cyber, how long did it take you to receive an offer after final interview?

What are exit ops for Big 4 Cybersecurity Consultants that are non technical (Strategy/Risk)?

Anyone working in Pharma industry?

Anyone ever heard of or worked for Sygnia?

Any company is hiring EU citizens and helping with visa? interested in moving to USA. I'm lawyer, cissp, cisa, cipp/e and specialized n data privacy, cybersec ops and risk management with 8+ years exp

Laterals to Deloitte Cyber from other B4: Can you describe your interview process and what each one entailed? TIA!

Anyone got insights on IBM Security? Areas of expertise? QoL? Pay, etc.

New to the U.S., is the Healthcare Industry (via HIPAA), the only industry in the U.S. that legally mandates having a designated Privacy Officer? So for example, although GLBA has obvious privacy requirements, unlike with healthcare, financial institutions in the U.S. are not mandated by law to have a designated Privacy Officer?

Anyone at Protiviti in their Cybersecurity consulting practice willing to chat? Looking to inquire about pay, culture, etc. Thanks!