I wanted to share some views with you about a topic that baffles me sometimes but other times I can understand - sort of...There is a massive new revolution in business going on in front of us right now - Social Media. I know because I am in it. You reading my blog is an example of how it is reaching people you never thought it would reach. I will share more about my "journey" in this area in future posts but for now, just accept that this is clearly a revolution and it is going to impact all of us. If you want to know more, check with Blaine Millet at WOM10 - they are experts in this area.
But for now I wanted to talk about the issue of "being security smart" when you are using some of these new social media tools - such as facebook and twitter and linkedin. People love to tell others how they are doing and what they are doing. This is fun and exciting and builds great relationships. But did you realize when you take it too far, like saying, "I can't wait to get out of town tomorrow for a week" you are leaving yourself open to potential intruders? There is a great article, "Hello Internet, I'm on Vacation - Please rob me" that is worth the read.
So think about your physical security next time you decide to tell the whole world you are on vacation and won't be at home so nobody will bother you while you are robbing my house. By the way, please help yourself to a ham sandwich, it will have gone bad by the time I get home anyway.
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