Hi, I'm Mark. I’m a forensic scientist, speaker, and technology analyst exploring how we think about privacy and security. I write, create videos, give talks, and coach others to help deepen their understanding of these topics and the systems we build to preserve these ideas.
Need perspective on a security challenge? Want to learn more about privacy? Let's talk.
Security teams have grown to address very specific needs. Their structure can make it especially challenging to deliver great service to other areas of the business. Here's how you can start other change that.
Let's Talk Cloud was a show I launched for Trend Micro. Each episode I spoke with a member of the wider community and together we explored a specific topic in cloud security.
Over eight years, I had a lot of fun appearing on CBC helping Canadians to better understand technology and how it impacts us and our communities.
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Passwords suck. Why are we forced to follow these weird rules. Do they really keep us safe? Here is a solid way to safely handle all of your passwords.
To make sure that systems work as intended and only as intended. That's the goal of cybersecurity.
The Unicorn Project is the latest book from Gene Kim, one of the leaders of the DevOps movement. The book focuses on developer enablement and culture. What does this have to do with cloud security? Everything.
Security is often spoken of in absolutes. Is this secure? Is that insecure? The reality is that security is a spectrum. It is a series of implicit and explicit decisions made to meet the business needs within an acceptable risk tolerance.