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Fractional CIOs - what are they, and how can they really SMEs gain a competitive advantage

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Large businesses have a CIO or an IT Director as the top level executive accountable for the technology in that business. Small/Medium sized business often have the same needs... but can't afford a full time experienced CIO.A "Fractional CIO" or "CIO on-demand" can be the answer. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractional_CIO)

The need for speed

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Probably focused on websites (although may talk about other software types); why the speed of the site is important - both for B2C & B2B.Talk about drop off rates and affects on SEOMaybe introduce the idea of CDN/ CachingAlso warn about over optimisation

A primer on SEO

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An introduction to Search Engine OptimisationWhy its important - why its covetedDebunk some of the myths

Security Briefing - Paying to be hacked

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Pro-active stepsPenetration testing - red teamers/ blue teamersBug Bounties

Security Briefing - Where to start

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Lots of advice and guidance out there, but where to startTop x things to get started:* Patching/ latest software* No shared credentials - traceability and separation of duties* Single Sign On - user management/ basic hygiene* Periodic solutions review (gamedays - #47)Training, training, training

Security Briefing - Social Engineering

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Introduction to Social EngineeringWhat happensMaybe introduce the Darknet Diaries podcast

Security Briefing - the evolution of the password

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The changing face of passwordsIntroduce https://haveibeenpwned.com/Talk about different storage/ encryption types - their evolutionResponsibility of the data holder to keep upDoes Quantum change all thisMulti-factor. Password lessDiscuss the "treat you password like your underpants" idea - and why this produces poor behaviors

Security Briefing - Intro to cyber security

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Why cyber security is importantDiscuss different groups - script kiddies, disgruntled employees, professional individuals/ groups, nation states.Looks at costs (GDPR, ICO, etc). Possibly look at cyber insuranceHow much is enough (spend)? Should always be moreMaybe add about the change from Microsoft

Security Briefing - OWASP

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Discuss the OWASP Top 10 -> https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/How to remediate? Training, peer-review, Veracode

Finding an SEO expert

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Follow on from the SEO episode - providing advice on what a good SEO expert looks like

Security Briefing - Zero Trust

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Probably a good follow on after the password episode

Scrum - When to stop the Sprint

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Stopping a Scrum sprint mid-flight should always be a last resort. It should be considered a traumatic event. But, while rare, it can be the right thing to do.

Scrum - Its going to highlight problems

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Scrum, as with any Agile Framework, will highlight problems with the Organisation and how it works. Its one of its superpowers, the ability to shine a spotlight on problems. And while this can be a challenge to individuals (or even whole teams) this is to be expected and welcomed.

Scrum - Conflict

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Scrum, as with any Agile Framework, will produce conflict. This can and should be good and healthy - but can scare people away from getting the best.

Scrum - The team is asking for more work

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While we will always want our teams to do more, when they are consistently asking for more work during a Sprint, it could be a sign of a problem.

Scrum - Common problems

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Some common problems I've seen in the adoption of the Scrum Framework

Scrum - A Primer

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A primer for mini-series discussing various aspects of the Agile Framework Scrum

Scrum - The Definition of Done

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An introduction to the "Definition of Done" (part of the Scrum Iteration definition) and why it is useful in coordination behaviors. I also talk about the definition I like my teams to work towards.

Scrum - The dangers of misunderstanding

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Problems I see when Organisations misunderstand Scrum (and indeed Agile). When the Organisation have implemented parts of a Framework (normally incorrectly) and then call themselves Agile.

Scrum - Theory and Values

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A look at the theories and values behind the Scrum Framework