Originally published on SDI Cyber, July 11th, 2017 One undeniable fact: the 2016 elections brought the word “cybersecurity” into the mainstream. The problem that stemmed from that fact: nobody is actually sure what “cybersecurity” is. And as a result, we spin our wheels or head off into differing directions.For all the tech talk, commentary, and promise of some … [Read more…]
By The #CyberAvengers Paul Ferrillo, Chuck Brooks, Kenneth Holley, George Platsis, George Thomas, Shawn Tuma, and Christophe Veltsos Originally Published on NextGov on June 6th, 2017 We are pointing out the obvious, but the obvious needs to be pointed out these days: How you view the world impacts your decision-making. And equally as important is … [Read more…]
By The #CyberAvengers Paul Ferrillo, Chuck Brooks, Kenneth Holley, George Platsis, George Thomas, Shawn Tuma, and Christophe Veltsos Originally Published on Levick on May 8th, 2017 Let us take a headcount of recent events: the attack on the Ukraine’s electric grid, a LinkedIn data dump as a result of a 2012 breach, the information warfare … [Read more…]
Originally published on Tripwire, April 10, 2017 In any conflict, humans are impacted. In conflict, the best scenario is that the individual leaves unscathed and perhaps even unaware of what could have been their misfortune, whereas in the worst of cases – such as kinetic warfare – the impact can be the ultimate price: loss … [Read more…]
HAS INFORMATION GONE ROGUE? 18 OCT 2016 So I am back because the second trailer of Rogue One was released a few days ago and because of that other cyber security related thing some of you may have heard of: #WikiLeaks. I have been extremely reluctant to make any comments on the #Podesta e-mails; there … [Read more…]
EPISODE III – Making the Business Case: Where Does Your Money Go? 03 JUN 2016 Welcome to Episode III! I hope you enjoyed last week’s Episode which used a Modified Weinberger-Powell Doctrine to evaluate your cyber security solution. This week’s Episode will focus on one specific area of cyber security decision making: How do you … [Read more…]
Originally released: Adelphi, MD | February 29, 2012 In the second decade of the 21st Century, and moving onwards, the cyberworld is a reality that is inescapable from our lives and the threat it creates is the most pervasive and pernicious threat facing the United States today (Sharp, Sr., 2010). In this reality, we face … [Read more…]