(Note to readers: This is the first in a series of blog posts focused on how technology and cybersecurity companies can better prepare for an anticipated economic downturn.) With a consensus of experts predicting a recession within the next 12 months, let’s address the elephant in the room: Many tech companies are going through a […]
The RSA Conference has served as the preeminent cybersecurity event for nearly three decades, providing a platform for companies and professionals to elevate their brand before a captive audience. As RSA sets to return to an in-person (albeit, postponed) conference this June following last year’s virtual event, cybersecurity firms must hone their unique message in […]
When cyber news breaks in the technology world, it’s tempting to make quick comments to insert your company’s name into the news cycle. However, sometimes rushing to get a statement into the world has a negative impact. Haste does make waste, after all. The goal of quickly responding to breaking news should always be to […]
This week on Inside the Media Minds we sat down with James Coker, tech reporter at Infosecurity Magazine. Following an ‘unusual’ path to journalism, he began his career in finance, but quickly realized his passions were elsewhere. While maintaining his position, he earned his Master’s degree in journalism before diving into his new career. While […]
On this week’s episode of Inside the Media Minds, we welcome Tara Seals (@wirelesswench), Senior Editor at Threatpost, an independent news site reporting on IT and business security to tech-savvy professionals. Tara started off her career as an enterprise technology journalist in 1999 and has gained a wide-range of experience ever since. Throughout the years, […]
In the post COVID-19 world, cybersecurity journalists are – like the rest of us – adjusting to a time when there are fewer moments for face-to-face contact, and work-related phone calls/interviews are sometimes interrupted by a dog barking or doorbell ringing in the background. For these reporters, the news cycle is spinning more swiftly than […]
I just attended a very thought-provoking webinar on Securing America’s Voice: Cybersecurity and the 2020 Election. Hosted by Dave Bitner of #TheCyberWire, and featuring Todd Carroll, CISO & VP Operations, #CybelAngel, and Chris Coleman, Principal and Founder, Dominus Group LLC, the discussion presented some frank insights from subject matter experts with a deep understanding of […]
Part 2 in a series on what RSA’s mammoth growth means for security industry communicators In my last post, I broke down a few negative perceptions of the RSA Conference that I’m hearing a bit louder this year from media and industry contacts. In general I’m hearing more vocal opinions that the conference is too […]
First of a blog series on the questions RSA’s mammoth growth raises for communicators in the cybersecurity industry The RSA Conference, “Where the world talks security,” is the world’s largest cybersecurity gathering and a bellwether for the digital security, privacy and risk industry. Claiming more than 50,000 attendees annually, last year RSA touted “17 keynote […]
It’s February, which can only mean one thing: cybersecurity companies across the U.S. are in the midst of preparations for the industry’s largest event – the RSA Conference. With more than 42,000 attendees expected, this year’s conference will be bigger than ever – making it even more difficult to stand out from the crowd. We […]