Originally published on Tripwire, August 13, 2017 Previously, I proposed that security and economy are inextricably linked and that such a link has the potential to increase both national and personal prosperity. If you are a student of history, I do not believe you will have any difficulty accepting this hypothesis, particularly when you put aside … [Read more…]
Originally published on Tripwire, July 25, 2017 In my previous article, I discussed the clash of systems we currently are in. Super quick recap: in one corner, we have the Westphalian nation-state system that’s been around since 1648 and is built on the principles of sovereignty, legal equality and a policy of non-interventionism; in the other … [Read more…]
Originally published on SDI Cyber, July 11th, 2017 One undeniable fact: the 2016 elections brought the word “cybersecurity” into the mainstream. The problem that stemmed from that fact: nobody is actually sure what “cybersecurity” is. And as a result, we spin our wheels or head off into differing directions.For all the tech talk, commentary, and promise of some … [Read more…]
By George Platsis & Paul Ferrillo Originally published on Tripwire, July 10th, 2017 It’s 10:00 am Monday morning and management is in the hot seat. The stock has lost 15 points since the opening bell and is going in a downward spiral. The company is being maligned on the news and trolled on social media. Shareholders are … [Read more…]
Originally published on Tripwire, May 24, 2017 Understandably, a few eyebrows raise up when I suggest today’s cybersecurity challenges started nearly 370 years ago, some 300 years before the invention of ENIAC (the world’s first digital computer). But I stand by this observation because of the unintended clash of two systems: the nation-state and the Internet. … [Read more…]
EPISODE IV – Getting to Pre-Active 23 JUN 2016 Welcome to Episode IV! Much like in Episode II and II.5 where I applied a modified Weinberger-Powell Doctrine to cyber security issues, again, in Episode IV, I will use an existing model, from another industry (strategic communications) and do the same. Reading note: Regrettably, I cannot give credit … [Read more…]
EPISODE III – Making the Business Case: Where Does Your Money Go? 03 JUN 2016 Welcome to Episode III! I hope you enjoyed last week’s Episode which used a Modified Weinberger-Powell Doctrine to evaluate your cyber security solution. This week’s Episode will focus on one specific area of cyber security decision making: How do you … [Read more…]
EPISODE II.5 – Modified Weinberger-Powell Doctrine 27 MAY 2016 Welcome to Episode II.5! As indicated in Episode II, I decided to apply a modified version of the Weinberger-Powell Doctrine (“WPD”) to cyber security. The key difference in application is simple: I am not using the Modified WPD to decide whether or not to commit offensives … [Read more…]
EPISODE II – Modified Weinberger-Powell Doctrine 20 MAY 2016 Reading Note: Given the ultimate length of this Episode, I have shattered all Star Wars canon and split this piece into Episode II and Episode II.5 (available next week). For those familiar with the Weinberger-Powell Doctrine (“WPD”), a first thought that may cross the mind is: … [Read more…]
This posting is the first in an ongoing serial of cyber/information security postings, which will be made available on my LinkedIn and 22nd Century World. I appreciate any comments and suggestions, so feel free to reach out to me through LinkedIn. EPISODE I 13 MAY 2016 It has taken some time, but cyber security seems … [Read more…]