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San Diego, CA
Joined June 2014
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Hey @joerogan — you should have my friend Eric O’Neill on. He’s a former spy. He can teach you how to catch spies, keep secrets, and probably how to disappear if the podcast goes south. 🕵️‍♂️🎙️ #JRE #SpyStuff
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Rick McElroy retweeted
I’m gonna give 10 random people that repost this and follow me $25,000 for fun (the $250,000 my X video made) I’ll pick the winners in 72 hours
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Rick McElroy retweeted
🎉Happy New Year, everyone!🎉 Hope you have less moments like the fellas in this video when responding to threats this year 😂👇
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From personal to peak enterprise, a strong password is key 🔐 to securing important #data — but solid #cybersecurity goes beyond that. VMware's Principal Cybersecurity Strategist @InfoSecRick shares some best practices for keeping your organization's assets protected ⬇️
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When employees have a basic understanding of good security practices, security teams have a full view of talent management, and CISOs have increased visibility into their networks, organizations can better protect against insider threats. @InfoSecRick explains in @techopedia: bit.ly/3PKFnYL #NITAM
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.@InfoSecRick weighs in on the recently released NSA, FBI, and CISA joint Cybersecurity Information Sheet, stressing the need for cyber awareness and training in the age of growing deepfake attacks. Read more of his insights here ⬇️ bit.ly/45JSP4J
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For this #NITAM, @InfoSecRick highlights the importance of cyber workers having fundamental awareness of security procedures and CISOs prioritizing Identity Management and Visibility to monitor insider threats. Read his insights in @vmblog 📷 bit.ly/3Lms6mx
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Rick McElroy retweeted
I’ll be in Las Vegas at #BlackHat next week. Come by the @vmw_carbonblack booth on Wednesday, August 9 at 11:00 AM to get a signed copy of Gray Day! And to talk about catching spies.
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“SaaSBOM is a must in a cloud-first world.” @InfoSecRick shares his insights on The White House’s National Cybersecurity Implementation Plan, highlighting the importance of securing cloud software in @TechRepublic.
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“People feel like there is no other alternative. You have to be pedal to the metal in this industry, or you have to get out. One of the things @InfoSecRick & I try to talk about is how to stay in the game.” - @karenworstell #cybersecurity #burnout #mssp msspalert.com/cybersecurity-…
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“Visibility and context are two of the top challenges in cloud cybersecurity.” @InfoSecRick sheds light on gaps in defending cloud environments from cyberattacks. More in @InformationWeek: bit.ly/3Lu32us
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At #RSAC 2023, @InfoSecRick of @vmw_carbonblack reminds #security leaders to check in with their teams regularly to help alleviate stress and avoid burnout.
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So proud to see @BreachQuest emerge from stealth to create IR and Incident Preparedness as a platform. Today we start our market disruption by proudly announcing that we were selected BY @IntelIgnite and will be raising to send this 🚀🌑 and crush containment and preparedness.
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"Fog of War: How the Ukraine conflict Transformed the Cyber Threat Landscape" TAG's biggest ever report. Along with @Mandiant and others from @Google we outline insights into changes in the cyber threat landscape triggered by the war. blog.google/threat-analysis-… 1/7
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How CISOs can improve security practices to keep up with evolving technologies - helpnetsecurity.com/2023/02/… - @VMware #CyberSecurity #netsec #security #InfoSecurity #ITsecurity #CISO #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityNews #video
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Do you take the time to read what data companies are actually collecting from you? If not, you’re not alone! This #DataPrivacyWeek, @InfoSecRick discusses the importance of simplifying privacy to improve consumer education, engagement and privacy. @StaySafeOnline
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"The recent DDoS attack on Denmark's central bank and an IT partner once again proves that the financial services industry is a prime target for cybercriminals." @InfoSecRick discusses the cyber risk to the financial sector in @InfosecurityMag: bit.ly/3VYyFhz
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In 2023, @InfoSecRick predicts the healthcare and education sectors being top targets 🎯 for cybercriminals as technology use increases and security gaps persist. Here’s what to keep in mind to prepare: bit.ly/3W5hY53
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Venturing into the metaverse 🌐 in 2023? Make sure you take steps to bolster security. @InfoSecRick shares the importance of being thoughtful about the controls put in place to identify users and deploy continual authentication. More in @PCMag: bit.ly/3HQvmph
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What’s on the horizon for cybersecurity in 2023? 🔮 Howlers @ChadSkipper, @karenworstell, and @InfoSecRick weigh in with their predictions for the new year: bit.ly/3W5hY53
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