Author: Gary Thompson

Gary Thompson is a 35 year veteran of the PR industry. He was the president of Shandwick International, the world’s largest agency with 2000 people in 90 offices and 32 countries. A million mile flyer on both American and United, he got off the road at the “encouragement” of his wife. Four years ago, he founded his own firm, Clarity Communications, which counts Avatier as one its most successful clients.

Cyber Liability Insurance Puts a Large Hole in the Corporate Wallet

Cyber Liability Insurance Puts a Large Hole in the Corporate Wallet

February 5, 2015 //
Gary Thompson
Cyber liability costs. I was talking with a friend the other day and the cost of cyber breaches came up. Not so much the loss of reputation (which everyone faces),…read more →

What Will Your IT Security Get For The Holidays This Year?

What Will Your IT Security Get For The Holidays This Year?

December 4, 2014 //
Gary Thompson
IT Security gifts for the Christmas holidays. Happy Holidays! At least we’re all hoping they are going to be happy. With cybercrime and cyber terrorism on the rise, we’ll be…read more →

This Year’s Gartner Symposium ITxpo Had Risk Written All Over It

This Year’s Gartner Symposium ITxpo Had Risk Written All Over It

October 9, 2014 //
Gary Thompson
Gartner Symposium Booth 547. As the 2014 Gartner Symposium ITxpo draws to a close, I must admit it was one of the most stimulating, thought provoking symposiums I’ve seen. As…read more →

“Do You Feel Safer?” 911 from an Information Security Perspective

“Do You Feel Safer?” 911 from an Information Security Perspective

September 11, 2014 //
Gary Thompson
Information security 911 preparedness. Thirteen years after one of the most horrific terrorist attacks on America, I have to ask myself "do I feel any safer?" Like you, I’m sure,…read more →

For the Gartner ITxpo, Does the Early Bird Really Get the Worm?

For the Gartner ITxpo, Does the Early Bird Really Get the Worm?

August 28, 2014 //
Gary Thompson
Check out Avatier at the Gartner ITxpo to capitalize on innovation. I never do today what I can put off until tomorrow. My wife is just the opposite. With the…read more →

Who Needs HIPAA HITECH Anyway?

Who Needs HIPAA HITECH Anyway?

July 17, 2014 //
Gary Thompson
The Formula 1® HIPAA privacy rule. A short while ago, someone stole the medical records for Michael Schumacher, the severely injured Formula One race car driver, and put them up…read more →

Identity Management Already Crossed Geoffrey Moore’s Latest Chasm

Identity Management Already Crossed Geoffrey Moore’s Latest Chasm

June 12, 2014 //
Gary Thompson
With identity management, business users were always the focus. When Geoffrey Moore, first wrote his book, "Crossing The Chasm" in 1991 it became an instant success among marketers, and remains…read more →

EDUCAUSE Security Professionals: Meet Me in St. Louis, Louie

EDUCAUSE Security Professionals: Meet Me in St. Louis, Louie

May 7, 2014 //
Gary Thompson
At the EDUCAUSE Security Conference, the force is strong. The 12th Annual EDUCAUSE Security Professionals Conference 2014, drew from two audiences this week in St. Louis. Over 400 security staff,…read more →

Building a Great Identity Management Company From The Inside Out

Building a Great Identity Management Company From The Inside Out

April 24, 2014 //
Gary Thompson
Avatier identity management company values. You’ve probably heard the story about the guy walking down the street next to a building under construction. "What are you doing?" he asked the…read more →

The 2014 HDI Conference and Expo Resembled a Sardine Can

The 2014 HDI Conference and Expo Resembled a Sardine Can

April 3, 2014 //
Gary Thompson
The 2014 HDI Conference was packed. Over 2300 IT service and technical support professionals squeezed into the 2014 HDI conference and expo this week in Orlando. There were clearly two…read more →

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