Mike Rothman

Mike is a 25+-year security veteran, specializing in the sexy aspects of security, such as protecting networks and endpoints, security management, compliance and helping clients navigate a secure evolution to the cloud.

We take it as gospel that we have a skills gap in cybersecurity. In fact, the narrative across most of the industry is that you need tools and you need automation because there aren’t enough people to do the work. And we believe it. But what if that’s not actually ... Read More

It felt like I had stepped out of a time machine and it was 2019. I was walking about a mile between meetings on different sides of the Mandalay Bay hotel. Though seeing some folks with face masks reminded me that it was, in fact, 2022. But I was in ... Read More

When I joined eIQ, I did a "POPE" analysis on the opportunity, to provide a detailed perspective on why I made the move. The structure of that analysis was pretty well received, so as I make another huge move, I may as well dust off the POPE and use that ... Read More

In what is a surprise to probably no one, as of today I'm joining Securosis as Analyst/President. For all intents and purposes, Security Incite and Securosis are merging operations. The old adage goes that when one door closes, another opens. In this case, it's absolutely true, though not necessarily in ... Read More

December 27, 2009 - Volume 4, #42 Good Morning: What would you do if a Doctor told you that your job may kill you? And I'm not talking about those brave souls that paint suspension bridges. Or wash skyscraper windows. Or jump over Snake River Canyon in a rocket ship ... Read More

December 22, 2009 - Volume 4, #41 Good Morning: Another of my holiday rituals is the annual pilgrimage up North to spend the winter break with my in-laws. This involves first packing up the family truckster, which includes the optional roof rack just to ensure we can fill the car ... Read More

December 17, 2009 - Volume 4, #40 Good Morning: I tend to be fairly grumpy, but no time more than during the holidays. I'm not a fan of the cold weather. And I've been a Xmas hater. That's right, I was Scrooge personified. Bah humbug was a mantra of mine ... Read More

December 15, 2009 - Volume 4, #39 Good Morning: When I announced that I was getting back into the analyst game, the post was surprisingly well received. There were a number of aspects that seemed to resonate with you folks (at least that's how it seemed from all the well ... Read More

December 11, 2009 - Volume 4, #38 Good Morning: Nowadays I face very tough decision on a daily basis. You know, when should I work out? Do I get the Veggie Patty at Subway or is it the one day a week I indulge with a burrito? Should I shave? ... Read More

December 9, 2009 - Volume 4, #37 Good Morning: Like many of you, I've got some friends that are pretty hardcore geeks. They measure not just aggregate number of computers in their house, but also the ratio of computers to people. Some are in the 1.5-2 range, and others have ... Read More