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Author: Michael Kavka

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Posted on August 17, 2018 By Michael Kavka No Comments on R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

“R E S P E C T! Find out what it means to me” – Aretha Franklin The recently deceased Queen of Soul sang about Respect. Respect, something that should be given across the board, to everyone until they prove otherwise. Respect, which is one quality that makes people Rockstars in our industry. Respect, something…

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CarbonBlack doesn’t do it again

Posted on August 10, 2018August 15, 2018 By Michael Kavka No Comments on CarbonBlack doesn’t do it again

No Summer Camp for me this year. Instead I had a small family style vacation, hence why there was no post last week. This week, I figure on ranting about CarbonBlack again. Seems while I was on vacation they did back end upgrades to Defense. These wonderful upgrades, that should have been properly tested, have…

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Anatomy of a Rejected CFP

Posted on July 26, 2018 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Anatomy of a Rejected CFP

Call For Presentations, a staple of any conference. Those of us that come up with ideas to share, love and dread them. I wrote about them in my CFP season post earlier this year. Of 4 CFPs I put in for conferences this year, I got rejected for 3 of them. The last one, which…

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