Shaun Nichols

If any of you beautiful nerds are at Oktane this week feel free to tap me on the shoulder! I'm trying to get to as many sessions as my editorial calendar allows.

You know what would be awesome? If I didn't have to write the same article on women in infosec every two years. Getting laid off every couple years sucks. So does having to ask @k8em0 over and over about why brodudes can't behave themselves.

Reporters: yeah we are awkward and have trouble socializing but one of the first things they should have taught you in J-School is you don't shit where you eat. PR reps should be hands off and subjects are not even considered. DON'T SEX THE STORY.

Having been axed by both I would MUCH rather be laid off by a large company than a small one. In that situation impersonal procedure is far better than hearing all your justifications for firing me.

rand0h @dakacki

The @Cisco layoffs are progressing as callously and clumsily as you’d except. A LOT of the leadership at @TalosSecurity were chopped today. Cuz hey, why not absolutely devastate a brand and a team that was not only top of its industry but also had the respect of hackers and execs

Reminder to journos: unless you're recording video you should let your interview subjects know they don't have to be on cam. Some people are anxious about that.

I'm getting really tired of the RSA/Black Hat fluff. If you're involved with a small conference and think you can give me enough cool talks/sit downs for two days worth of coverage HMU.

If you run into me at BH don't worry about my arms, I have a three month old kitten.

Question: does anyone else's cat play fetch? The kitten not only loves it, but he's better than most dogs

So I got a new gig with https://t.co/NQi9d8RCQw email is: firstname dot lastname at cyberriskalliance

Someone fund me to track down this jerkwad

Rule #1: FAANGs are not your friend. Ever. ...Ever.

Ushi @ush1c

When I got laid off from @Google I immediately tried to take advantage of their career coaching benefit they offer through a third party. I got an email and was advised they would reach out to advise on next steps. That was a month and a half ago and my benefits expire in 12 days https://t.co/rdB6zniPcY

If companies ask for questions in advance or set terms I will now offer an invoice for freelance PR at $150 per hour. I suggest other journos do the same. That's not journalism.

Oh thank frick. April 1 falling on Easter Monday means we don't have to deal with a thousand dumbass 'april fools' press releases and stories this year.

RT @atnichols22: @JaMorant @memgrizz got my boy tix to @warriors v @memgrizz 3/20/24 for his birthday. Would love it if he could get a pic…

RT @atnichols22: @JaMorant @memgrizz I used my FFB winnings to buy my son a surprise birthday night with @warriors hosting Grizzlies. He…

I am a man of my word. Congrats @d0rkph0enix on the win, $50 donated to @kcpetproject

Aight @d0rkph0enix what do you say? Loser gives $50 to the winner's local animal shelter.