The world has been on the brink of revolutionary technological change for a while now and Chat GPT and related generative AI technologies might just have tipped us over into a brave new world. Ordinary folks are starting to see the power and possibilities with AI. We are about to see the flourishing of many innovative solutions that are driven by the combined power of … Continue reading Chat GPT changes everything (and some of it is bad)
There is a sudden interest all things cybersecurity, information security, and data protection in boardrooms around the country nowadays. But many ordinary worker folks do not think that there is anything they can do to help in keeping data safe. Here are five questions you can ask inside your organisation to get a better idea of how you can help. Continue reading 5 questions about data protection
Just a few tips for folks who might be the subject to a major data breach (like the recent Optus incident): And if you’re not sure what an attacker can do with your personal information here is a great rundown from Cam Wilson ( @CAMERONWILSON) via Crikey. Continue reading What to do if you’re the subject of a data breach
Gave a talk on Data Protection for Higher Education at EDUTECH 2021 today. Here is a link to download the slides. Continue reading EDUTECH: Data Protection for Higher Education
Women in cybersecurity and technology roles still often face a fairly uncompromisingly masculine domain so I thought that it might be useful to discuss some important helper roles, some things that leaders can do to help, and also some ways that women can help themselves. Continue reading Women in cybersecurity & technology
I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed to the Microsoft Regional Director Program for my work in cybersecurity. This is an external advisory role.
Looking forward to many interesting conversations over the next two years. Continue reading Appointed as a member of the Microsoft Regional Director Program
C.I.A. is even more important now with #COVID19 Continue reading Cyber security tips for working from home #COVID19
There are increasing numbers of ransomware attacks on municipalities and governmental organisations in the US, with headlines like this. And Australia will not be immune to these attacks. Towns Across Texas Hit in Coordinated Ransomware Attack The state government and cybersecurity groups have mobilized to respond to a mass ransomware attack that simultaneously hit 23 different towns statewide. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/towns-across-texas-hit-in-coordinated-ransomware-attack/d/d-id/1335567 As Lawrence Abrams noted in Bleeping … Continue reading Ransomware is coming to get us. Prepare. Beware.
I’m studying cyber security and investigations at the moment and the current course is digital forensics. It is fascinating learning about how folks try to hide their digital tracks, and it is also mildly terrifying to realise how much data can be recovered. I’m deep in hex viewers, write blockers, and various tools for analysing data. It is quite a shock to find that the … Continue reading Thoughts on digital forensics
Gave this talk at Code Mesh London, December 2018 Continue reading Infosec, AI and ethics – new models for a secure future | Code Mesh LDN 18
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