We discuss how companies often forget to focus on the basics and jump right into the latest industry trend. It’s not enough to know 90% of your network inventory when that could leave 200 servers vulnerable. Organizations must remember that it’s typically the details that cause you problems in the long run.

We also dive into the fundamental security components and use cases of blockchain, IoT and their potential risks within the enterprise. We’ve all heard the use case of bitcoin with blockchain, but how can blockchain reduce the time we spend car shopping while surpassing the pushy cars salesmen?

Finally, Rich shares his best practices for increasing your network and launching a thought leadership brand at the same time. As you attend more conferences you start to learn what peers in the industry are doing and what technology you should invest your time learning. A larger network will also bring more public-facing potential, including public speaking and writing opportunities.