IBM Security Global Forum

Thank you, #MasterSkills!

I am hoping everyone had a safe journey back from Orlando. I’m finally catching up after being out of the office for a week, but what a week it was! We had over 450 attendees from over 30+ countries.

I had the pleasure to meet many clients and IBMers who were fired up about all things security, but what struck me the most was the importance found in networking and collaborating. Take a look at the “My favorite thing from #MasterSkills is” thread — it's genuinely inspiring.

As security professionals, we all know change is constant — and new challenges are always just around the corner. Human connection is essential in such an environment, which is the real value I saw in being a part of the Master Skills Orlando event. It enabled security professionals to connect to problem-solve, share learnings and tips — and even provide emotional support. We are in this together!

Here a quick wrap-up and some of the highlights!

• Welcome to our 155 newest members! Check out our 'Getting Started' page to see all the ways you can share your voice in our Community
• Thank you and congratulations to our Community Contest Winners! Check out their profiles:
  • Jennifer Baker
  • Joshua Cochran
  • Frank Martinez
  • Steve Rose
  • Jonathan Chery

We always want to hear from you; please reach out to me (wjbatten@us.ibm.com) if you are interested in blogging and sharing your expertise with your fellow members.

We hope to see both new and familiar faces at the next Master Skills University, happening  Sept 9-13 in Munich!