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2) Volunteer for key committees or important ad hoc teams. Strive to lead, deliver and exceed expectations in these roles. Start a blog or wiki. Don't hoard knowledge; freely give it away.

3) Generate good ideas. Look for organizational needs that aren't being met. Discuss these problems and potential low-cost solutions with your management. Think partnerships--beyond your own organization. What industrywide opportunities can you take advantage of?

In conclusion, my high school football coach was the first to convince me that "you can't keep doing the same thing and expect a different result." Let's apply that truth to security.