Dealing with the Aftermath of the OPM Breach
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a panel during CyberMaryland 2016 and get the message out that more needs to be done to protect those affected by the OPM data breach.
21Oct
If You are Worried About Clicks, You’re Doing Something Wrong
Security solutions should give users piece of mind to go about their daily routines. If the worry of clicking on a bad link remains a top concern for you and your employees, you are doing something wrong.
14Oct
Reboot Your Cybersecurity Practices With Stronger Passwords
With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I thought this would be the perfect time to do a refresher on some basic security practices that people often neglect; mainly PASSWORDS.
29Sep
Thoughts from a Successful (ISC)2 Security Congress 2016
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to visit sunny Orlando, Florida and give two presentations during the (ISC)2 Security Congress 2016.
20Sep
Can Tools Pick Up the Slack of the Cybersecurity Talent Shortage?
You can’t talk about cybersecurity without broaching the topic of the talent shortage. And while the lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals has been well documented, the solutions to deal with this dilemma are few and far between.
15Sep
Keeping Passages Innovative: Embracing the Role of Technical Advisors
In creating our unique Technical Advisory Board, we sought to aggressively challenge the Passages development team and drive cybersecurity and functionality improvements by bringing together a distinguished group of cybersecurity experts and visionaries who are known as out-of-the-box thinkers.
01Sep
Creating a Safe & Anonymous Environment for Online Investigators
Earlier this week while attending the HTCIA International Conference and Training Expo in Las Vegas, I had the pleasure of sharing my 20 years of experience with the technical and human aspects of going undercover online with today’s leading high-tech investigators who are on the cutting-edge of fighting cyber crime.
24Aug
Take the Worry Out of Web Security One Isolated User at a Time
Despite all the precautions taken by companies to protect their employees’ online activity while at the office, one reality still remains — employees inevitably leave the protective confines of the corporate network. Whether they go offsite at a customer location or just work from home, employees will access the Internet...
10Aug
The CyberWire Podcast: Black Hat Cybersecurity Trends and Investment
While at Black Hat USA 2016, Lance Cottrell, Chief Scientist of Passages, was able to speak with the Executive Editor of The CyberWire, Peter Kilpe. This special edition podcast was published by The CyberWire as part of their event coverage.
02Aug
Gary McGraw Interviews Lance Cottrell on The Silver Bullet Security Podcast
I had a great time talking with Gary about privacy, anonymity, security, Cypherpunks, WikiLeaks, and more. Check it out! Show 124: Lance Cottrell Discusses Anonymity and Privacy | Cigital