Story of Becoming Dave Krunal
My story and chronological events from the last 40 years with a subtle stroke of drama on how I became Dave Krunal.
Dave Krunal
Life is film. Film is life.
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Create Time To Become Content Creator
You need to be a time creator before you become a content creator.
Data Deletion Is A Mystery
Your data is still alive for 300 days after you click the delete permanently button on Facebook.
Live Life Slowly
I never paid attention to my walking speed until I came across one of Osho's discourse.
The Other Side Of Mic
Sonu Nigam, an Indian singer changed my perspective on how I look at the mic. Forever. One story happens behind the mic. The other story is when you perform in front of the mic.
Competing In The Age Of AI
Digital start-ups have upper hand over legacy companies for AI transformation. Preface Page xi: Exponential growth is usually invisible. It confronts you if you don t acknowledge. Page xi: AI is like Covid-19 virus that your business must get infected or your competitor will. Page xxiv: AI powered firms does not [ ]
How To Mind AI
Is it possible to stretch a mind with rise of AI?
Governance Is Due Everyday
Rent is due every month. But governance is due every single day.
684 Months To Live
Life seems so short once you calculate the exact number of remaining months.
I Broke Into My Own House
When life locks all the possibilities, it's an opportunity to unlock new one beyond thinkable.
The Speed of Security
Security is not about speed. It's about steady pace.
Threat Modelling as Heist
Every heist movie has the same six specialists. Cybersecurity also has six characters. It's called STRIDE.
Cryptographic Eraser – Decoding The Myth
One of the most misleading assumptions is that a cryptographic eraser provides a 100% guarantee when data is encrypted.
Why I Stopped at 2.5km Walk?
Am I going to complete the journey without a break? Or should I stop and take a break?
Security As Fuel: E or F?
Most organisations don't address security till they hit "E" with a breach or urgent compliance requirement. They delay and take lightly low-risk situations until they become high risk, or sometimes critical.
Risk is Everywhere – CISSP Focus
Risk is dynamic. You are shooting a moving duck. You have to keep moving your gun.
Before And After CISSP
Some people take themselves seriously before CISSP. Some take themselves seriously after becoming CISSP.
Making Risk Disappear
I drew a simple 4-panel comic with a magic trick who wants to disappear the risk, completely.
Move Your Gun
You have to move your gun to hit the duck. A sketch with a gun as security and a duck as an attacker.
I Start 2026
There is only one priority in 2026 and beyond. Be aware of how I spend my time, because it's limited in a day, a week, a month, a year, and a life.
Risk Is Fat. Fat is Risk.
Risk never disappears. Just like fat never disappears.
Cybersecurity As A Brake
Most people think cybersecurity slows down the business but it's not true.
Learning is Not Frozen Pie
The ready-made answer from AI is like eating a frozen pie. It tastes good, but there is a difference.
Thought Provoking Films
Meaningful cinema about human behaviour and perspective of life
CISSP Fire is KPA
Knowing CISSP is one thing. Passing is second. And applying is third.
The Gap and Gain of CISSP
Failing CISSP is a significant milestone. I realised that I was focusing on the gap. Not the gain.
If the house is data, who holds the key?
If your house is data, who holds the key? Three questions every CISSP must ask.
Make CISSP Paper Plane
This metaphorical story will provide clarity on whether you are already a CISSP or in the process of becoming one.
What does it feel like after passing CISSP?
I had a goosebump moment when I read "Congratulations" on my CISSP report.
CIA is ABC of Cybersecurity
The ABC of cybersecurity is CIA - confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Who owns the data?
Everyone says “own the data.” But who owns what?
Data Retention Lessons from Facebook
You deleted your Facebook. But did Facebook delete you?
(ISC)2 Code of Ethics
CISSP is not just about passing an exam. It’s about knowledge, trust and who you become after.
How much security do you need?
A $30 Casio watch taught me the balance of security.
Story of CISSP Art
Two ideas and one decision to share my creative CISSP handwritten notes led me to CISSP As An Art.
CISSP is a beautiful seed
CISSP is a beautiful seed that needs daily nourishment.
CISO Brings Seatbelt
Why did the CISO bring a seat belt to the board meeting?
YesFlix Binge Cost
What if I told you a YESFLIX binge and a DDoS attack follow the same threat pattern?
Camp Continuity Plan
"Why do we need Plan B?"
CISO’s Zero-Trust Attack Plan
You cannot defend against digital attacks with physical controls.
Flood-prood BCP
How I made a CISSP art comic to explain the difference between BCP and DR.
What Makes You A You
The first step in an identity shift is to realise what makes you feel good.
I Want To Read 100 Books
Denzel Washington's character from film "The Equalizer" inspired me to read and create Dave Krunal's 100 Books To Read While You're Alive List.
Not Religious. Not Atheist.
The world is binary. But I seek possibilities between zero and one.
Tatvamasi (તત્વમસિ) – That Thou Art (તત્વમસિ) – Dhruv Bhatt
That Thou Art (તત્વમસિ) Book Notes - A spiritual journey that travels within the mind.
I Start 2025
In Japan. First day. First article. First photograph.
The Room on the Roof – Ruskin Bond
I wish I could read this when I was a teenager - first crush, first heart break and first friendships.
Don’t Let Your Laptop Sleep
How putting my laptop to sleep boosts my productivity.
Be The Second Mouse
Story of two mice - you are either the first mouse or the second.
I Was Offended
A man's harsh comment on my beard offended me in 2012. My revenge after eight years in 2021 ended in a shocking and unexpected way.