On Day 1, I introduced the cybersecurity colour wheel, emphasising the central role of the White Team (Bakers) in coordinating efforts and establishing foundational policies. On Day 2, I considered the importance of well-defined security policies as the foundation of cybersecurity resilience. On Day 3, I highlighted how my background in quality assurance (QA) means […]
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Day 3: From QA to Cyber – My Transferable Skills
Just recapping Days 1 and 2: In Day 1, I introduced the cybersecurity colour wheel, focusing on the White Team (Bakers) at its centre. Bakers provide the essential structure for cybersecurity by developing policies, managing risks, and fostering collaboration across Red, Blue, Yellow, and Purple Teams. In Day 2, I looked into the critical role […]
Day 2: Developing Security Policies – A Quality-Driven Approach
In Day 1: Why Cybersecurity Needs “Bakers” – Building the Foundation, I introduced you to the cybersecurity colour wheel, where teams like Red, Blue, Yellow, and Purple come together to defend organisations against cyber threats. At the centre sits the White Team, the “Bakers” like me, who develop the frameworks, policies, and governance strategies that […]
Day 1: Why Cybersecurity Needs “Bakers” – Building the Foundation
When you think of cybersecurity, what’s the first image that comes to mind? For most people, it’s a hacker in a dark hoodie, sitting in a dim room, typing lines of code. This Hollywood portrayal has led many to believe cybersecurity is all about “hacking” – breaking into systems or building defences to keep attackers […]
5 Tips for Businesses & Employers Struggling to Find a Quality Assurance Professional
Introduction The world of quality assurance can often feel like a maze of acronyms: ISO 9001: 2015, ISO/IEC 17025: 2017, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 13485:2016, ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148:2018, AS9100, AS4801:2001, and AS/NZS ISO 14001:2015. For businesses and employers, it is common to prioritise candidates with experience in specific standards. However, true excellence in quality assurance it is […]
Decoding QA vs. QC: Not Just Answering Questions (Q&A)
Demystifying Quality Assurance (QA) The world relies on countless products to function smoothly. Years ago, I was a research and development chemist in a laboratory producing web offset inks for the newspaper industry. I am going to use this experience as an illustrative example to showcase the concepts of Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), […]
Unveiling the ISO 13485: 2016 – Medical Devices Standard
Imagine you are about to get a bandage changed by a nurse. Would you feel better knowing the bandage company has a system in place to make sure it is clean, effective and will not irritate your skin? That’s what ISO 13485 is all about for medical devices! It is an international set of guidelines […]
My presentation at QUALCON 2023
I gave a presentation titled Blockchain & Clinical Trials at the QUALCON 2023 conference in Geelong, Victoria. I was excited when preparing my presentation as I see that fraud exists in supply chains. I chose the topic of clinical trials as I have seen that there is great benefit using blockchain, particularly from a quality […]
Debunking the Myth about Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance (QA) often bears an undeserved reputation for being laborious. As someone who is passionate about QA, I want to debunk misconceptions and highlight the positive aspects that QA specialists bring to any organisation. 1. Debunking the Myth: Burden versus Collaboration There is the belief that QA adds an extra workload. This is a misconception. […]
Quality Assurance & Child Rearing
Quality Assurance & Child Rearing I am a Quality Assurance (QA) specialist in quality management systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001: 2015. I’m a parent with two children. I love drawing parallels different aspects of my life, and so here’s a parallel about my role in quality assurance and child rearing. A QA Parent – […]