Episode 57 – Zinet Kemal
Meet Zinet Kemal, a remarkable individual who embarked on a transformative journey from a legal career in Ethiopia to a role in cybersecurity in the United States. Zinet joined me on…
In the Field: Strengthening Cybersecurity through Human Connections
In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, where the digital landscape is ever-evolving, the significance of face-to-face interactions often takes a backseat to virtual meetings and digital collaborations. As someone who…
The Importance of Mentorship in Cybersecurity
Recently, one of my friends (and a former colleague) reached out to me asking me if I had the bandwidth to be their career mentor. This led me to opine…
The Rise of Deepfakes and What They Mean for Security
On January 4, 2024, I published an article on Information Week. Deepfakes are increasingly popular as a modern technology phenomenon, gaining popularity primarily because the source code and software to…
2023: A Rollercoaster Ride I Didn’t Sign Up For (But Survived Anyway)
As the curtain falls on 2023, it’s time to peel back the layers of what can only be described as a chaotic comedy of errors. Buckle up, as I share…
Asking around: What will the boardroom be talking about in 2024?
On December 20, 2023, I was featured in an article in IT Brew. “The algorithm doesn’t know how to determine what’s private or what’s public; they don’t know how to…
Unpacking the HTTP/2 Rapid Reset DDoS Vulnerability
I went live on LinkedIn with NetSPI’s Isaac Clayton (Security Research Engineer) to unpack the HTTP/2 Rapid Reset DDoS vulnerability (CVE-2023-44487) and understand what needs to be done to take…
Hacker Valley – Asset Management is Mandatory
As a guest on the Hacker Valley’s podcast, I discuss using golf as a catalyst to building strong interpersonal relationships, Attack Surface Management (ASM), and Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS).
See Pentesting in Action and Learn Best Practices from the CISOs at Nuspire and NetSPI
Organizations spend millions of dollars on security controls, yet they still get breached. And often, the breach resulted from something basic like a default password or unlocked door. This is…
Get Your Head in the Game: How to Create a Winning Cybersecurity Playbook
Entering a high stakes sports competition without a game plan is a reliable way to lose a matchup. The same applies to cybersecurity: running your business without a proactive security…