Want to stay in-the-know when it comes to all matters regarding your
safety and security online? Then be sure to check our selection of the
Top 15 Cyber Security Influencers.
It’s not easy to stay up-to-date with all the security news in
today’s rapidly changing tech world, but with all the on-going threats
that arise , it is extremely important to stay current! With that being
said, we’ve gone ahead and done the research for you, and put together a
list of the 15 top cyber security influencers.
Follow them for the latest industry news and to always stay safe and secure online!
The Top Cyber Security Influencers:
1. Kim Zetter –
Kim Zetter is a Senior staff writer at Wired and author of “Countdown
to Zero Day”- a book that reveals the story behind Stuxnet, a virus
that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts. Kim has written over 100 articles
for Wired and has also appeared as a guest on NPR and CNN. If you’re a
Mr. Robot fan, be sure to check out
her piece on the accuracy of the TV series. Very cool indeed.
Brian has become increasingly well known as an independent
investigative journalist of absolutely everything security related.
Often times he is the one to break the story, and provide a calm and
rational insight. If you are interested in learning more about Mr.
Krebs’ views and insights, you can read
Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime.
3. Nicole Perlroth-
As the cybersecurity writer for the New York Times, Nicole Perlroth has covered some major industry news including the
NSA’s efforts to crack down on encryption
and Chinese cyber espionage (which involved uncovering the military
units responsible for thousands of attacks on U.S. institutions!). And, a
fun fact: her 2014 Times profile of Brian Krebs has been optioned by
Sony Pictures. Be sure to keep a lookout for her new book “This is How
They Tell Me the World Ends,” slated to hit the shelves in 2017.
Bill Brenner is Senior Program Manager for Editorial, Information
Security Group at Akamai Technologies. Bill has contributed much to our
online security industry, writing for numerous tech websites and
publications, and has served as member of the Board of Directors for
NAISG (National Information Security Group). In addition to often
sharing his thoughts, opinions and recommendations on cybersecurity
matters, he also writes
a blog dedicated to overcoming anxiety.
Gene Kim is the founder and original author of
Tripwire.
Ever since founding the Advanced Threat solutions company, Kim’s
influence in the Infosec community has grown and continues to rise.
These days, Kim writes regularly on DevOPs and other topics in the
Infosec field. You can stay up to date with his work by checking out
Real Gene Kim.
Leigh Honeywell, leader of the security response team at Slack,
offers a very different and fresh perspective on online security. Not
only does she keep us updated on the current stage and breakthroughs of
so many security-related events, her perspective on geek feminism is
refreshing and very much needed in our field. Her influence can only be
expected to grow. You can check out her blog
here.
7. Paul Asadoorian-
Paul Asadoorian is the Founder and CEO of
Security Weekly,
a multimedia blog dedicated to the latest information on security news,
hacker techniques, vulnerabilities, technical how-to’s and more. Every
Thursday at 6:00PM EST, his blog features live broadcasts with the
latest industry stories. A true innovator, Paul is also the CEO of
Offensive Countermeasures, a developer of new and cutting-edge products
to proactively nip cybersecurity breaches in the bud.
The founder and CEO of SecureMySocial, a company that protects
businesses from information leaks and reputational damage, Josheph
Steinberg is a cyber and entrepreneurship expert. He’s the inventor of
several popular cybersecurity technologies (his work is cited in over
100 published patents!) and author of several information security
books. Thankfully for all of us, Steinberg currently contributes his
wisdom via
his column in Inc. magazine.
Dan Goodin is the Security Editor at Ars Technica where he oversees
coverage of everything under the cybersecurity sink – from hardware
hacking and malware, to computer espionage and botnets. In his 15 plus
years on the job, he’s chronicled the exploits of hackers wearing all
shades of hats (black, white and gray) and reported for the Associated
Press and The Register. If there’s any major hack – Dan has covered it.
10. Pierluigi Paganini –
Pierluigi Paganini is a security connoisseur and self-described
ethical hacker. He’s the CIO at Bit4Id, member of the European Union
Agency for Network and Information Security, and Editor-in-Chief at
Cyber Defense Magazine. In addition to all of this, he’s the founder of
Security Affairs,
a leading security blog that covers all aspects of internet
security, including cyber warfare, cyber crime, hacktivism, the Internet
of Things and more.
Dr. Angela Oerbauch is a Professor and Director of Cybersecurity and
IT programs at the University of Virginia. She currently leads research
in the security of cyber physical systems and the Internet of Things. A
remarkable technology futurist and thought leader, Dr. Orebaugh has
worked with a wide range of companies, from Internet startups to Fortune
500 companies, to help them grow multi-million dollar technology
businesses.
Brian Honan is known as an industry expert and pioneer in the Infosec
field. He founded the Irish Reporting and Information Security Service
(IRISS), Ireland’s first Computer Emergency Response Team, and is the
founder and CEO of
BH Consulting.
Quite a few institutions have relied upon Brian’s advice including the
European Commission and government security agencies in Ireland, Europe
and the UK. Brian is an active blogger and the European Editor for SANS
NewsBites, a bi-weekly newsletter sent to half a million security
experts worldwide.
13. Swati Khandelwal –
Swati Khandelwal is the Senior cyber security and privacy reporter for
The Hacker News,
a leading source on cybersecurity threats. A social media enthusiast
covering all topics IT & online security, she consistently keeps us
updated on the latest cyberspace developments.
14. Robin Wauters –
Robin Wauters is a European Tech Journalist and the founder and editor of
Tech.eu,
a digital publication covering European technology news and market
intelligence. Prior to this, he was the European Editor of The Next Web
and Tech Crunch. Wauters lends his vast tech know-how as an advisor to
budding startups and extends his knowledge to the greater community with
monthly meet ups.
Last but not least, InfoSec Taylor Swift, puts a unique twist on what
she does, by providing cybersecurity news and insights, and combines
that with references to Taylor Swift’s songs and lifestyle, helping make
the news much lighter and entertaining.
Keep yourself updated and have a laugh simply by following her blog here.
I follow a few of these guys/gals. Checking out the rest now. Thanks for the info. So important to remain current with the tech that these influencers put out there.
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