2022 will be a very tumultuous year for cybersecurity professionals. The underlying fundamentals that drive major shifts of the cybersecurity industry — technologies, threats, and economic factors, will introduce new risks and combine to significantl
Technology can be mesmerizing. We are all lured by the seemingly endlessly tantalizing stream of emerging technologies that promise to connect and enrich our lives. But there is a potential dark side. For every great innovative benefit, there are acc
Firmware is the little-talked-about component of every digital device and computer system, that possesses tremendous control, and is now being targeted by cyber attackers. In today’s Cybersecurity Insights podcast, I am talking with Scott Scheferma
Honored to be recognized as part of the Top 222 Influencers for 2022 from Engati. Such a great list of people contributing to their fields and driving collaboration among professionals for a better world.
Special call-out to fellow cybersecurity and
AI tech is a powerful tool. The original photo (left) was cleaned-up with an AI deep learning algorithm (Image source: from Murilo Gustineli) and restoring tremendous clarity.
The AI researchers outline their progress in their white paper Towards Real
I recently presented to a small group on why cybersecurity is becoming more difficult over time, despite all the money and effort that is being applied. Sharing a replay of the presentation where I discuss cybersecurity history, root causes, shifting
I like the concept of ‘banning’ the sale of offensive cyber weapons to potential adversaries, but what defines technology as offensive versus defensive?
Israel just announced it will ban the sales of hacking and surveillance tools to 65 countries: htt
The cybersecurity industry had challenges with bringing in new blood and facilitating the career growth. Misinformation has unfortunately played a part in making various roles appear unattainable, when we should be doing the opposite. We should be
A new bill has been proposed to address Ransomware. Congressman Patrick McHenry recently introduced the Ransomware and Financial Stability Act of 2021.
I believe it is the right direction for undermining ransomware attac
Recently introduced Ransomware and Financial Stability Act (H.R.5936) is the right direction for undermining ransomware attacks, by disallowing payments, but it just does not go far enough. This proposal only benefits traditional financial institutio
One of the greatest challenges for a cybersecurity leader is to convey the present digital risks upward to the c-suite and Board of Directors. Representing to executive leadership the value of security, which protects the organization’s assets, reput
Industries must either take security, privacy, and safety seriously or find themselves burdened under the crushing blanket of regulatory oversight.
A recent announcement by the European Commission that the Radio Equipment Directive will be updated to
U.S. leadership organized a meeting with over 30 nations to figure out how to address the growing problem of ransomware. The results were unimpressive, lacking the bold innovation needed to stem the meteoric rise of ransomware that is targeting busin
The Syniverse hack may be the most important data breach of the year!
Hackers had access for 5 years and potentially compromised hundreds of billions of SMS text messages, likely including 2nd Factor Authentication codes that protect logins and are us
I was honored to speak at the Hexcon21 cybersecurity virtual conference this year and wanted to repost my presentation for all who did not get a chance to watch the live event.
I discussed why trust in digital technology is the key to sustaining a fut
The 2021 Cybersecurity Symposium for Smart Cities virtual conference will explore the successes and discuss the challenges of building, managing, and sustaining these communities in a secure and trustworthy manner.
Speakers include cybersecurity and s
With 11 million job openings in the U.S., the most ever, how desperate will organizations be to hire personnel? I am concerned that cybersecurity risks of insiders will increase if processes for proper vetting and background checks become lax for new
There are four typical evolutionary maturity levels for cybersecurity programs. The benefits and drawbacks of each phase creates a natural tension that pulls organizations forward to become better at managing risks, costs, and the friction that accom
