Runa Sandvik on security for high-risk people

An interview with Runa Sandvik on digital security and privacy for high-risk people — and how tech companies can keep them safe.

Eva Galperin on fighting tech-enabled abuse

An interview with EFF’s Eva Galperin about intimate partner surveillance, stalkerware, and Apple’s CSAM scanning plans.

Csaba Fitzl on macOS bug hunting and careers in cybersecurity

An interview with security researcher Csaba Fitzl on macOS bug hunting, careers in cybersecurity, and the future of Mac security.

Hackers at 25 with Renoly Santiago

Renoly Santiago has starred in such box office hits as Dangerous Minds and Con Air — but to his fans in the infosec community, he’s best known for playing Phantom Phreak in the cult classic Hackers. 

The film marks its 25th anniversary this year, and we caught up with Santiago to talk about the making of Hackers; the movie’s enduring legacy, and what it means to him personally; and the relationship between technology and the arts.

When Hackers was released in 1995, only about 15% …

Chris Hadnagy on social engineering

Chris Hadnagy is one of the world’s foremost authorities on social engineering. He has written four books on the topic, including Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking and Unmasking the Social Engineer: The Human Element of Security. Hadnagy has been a prominent figure in the security industry for many years, founding the popular Social Engineering Village (SEVillage) at DEF CON, and establishing the Innocent Lives Foundation, a non-profit organization that coordinates the resources of the infosec community to fight online child predators. Hadnagy’s company, Social-Engineer, LLC, helps …

Karen Gullo on government monitoring

Karen Gullo is an analyst and senior media relations specialist for Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). She is an award-winning journalist who has written for both The Associated Press and Bloomberg News. Her writing has focused on the intersection of law, politics, and technology. In her current role, Gullo supports EFF’s mission of defending civil liberties and enhancing rights in the digital world.

If you would like to learn more about Karen and her work, you can follow her on Twitter or read her past articles and blog …

Sarah Edwards on digital forensic analysis

Sarah Edwards is a digital forensic analyst whose area of specialization is Mac and iOS forensics. She works as a Senior Digital Forensics Researcher for BlackBag Technologies, and is also a teacher, holding the position of Principal Instructor at the SANS Institute, where her pedagogical skills have garnered praise from students and colleagues alike. In addition, Edwards is the creator of an open-source tool for iOS and macOS forensics called APOLLO, which she will discuss at the upcoming Objective by the Sea 3.0 Mac security conference. We spoke …

Security researcher Phil Stokes on the state of Mac malware

Phil Stokes is a malware researcher and technical writer for SentinelOne, an emerging powerhouse in the world of enterprise cybersecurity. He is also an independent app developer who has created several macOS troubleshooting tools. In March, he will present his research at the Objective by the Sea 3.0 macOS security conference. We spoke with Phil about the state of Mac malware today — and why Apple is going to need all the help it can get.

New research suggests that Mac malware is increasing exponentially — and even beginning …

The SecureMac Interview: Voatz on mobile voting

Voatz is a privately-owned mobile voting platform backed by blockchain technology. The company began somewhat spontaneously — founder Nimit Sawhney built the prototype on a whim during a SXSW hackathon — but has since grown into a full-fledged mobile voting company, operating public and private elections around the country and attracting millions of dollars in funding from investors.

We sat down with the team at Voatz to discuss their platform, and to get their take on the larger issues surrounding technology and democracy.

Free and fair elections …

Georgia Weidman on penetration testing and the future of cybersecurity

Georgia Weidman is a penetration tester, security researcher, writer, trainer, and entrepreneur.

She is the author of a highly-regarded book which teaches the fundamentals of penetration testing, Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking, and has taught security courses and conducted advanced training sessions at such prestigious venues as Black Hat, Tulane University, West Point, and the NSA.

Weidman is also the founder of Shevirah, a company focused on mobile device and Internet of Things (IoT) security, as well as Bulb Security, a cybersecurity …

The SecureMac Interview: Security Researcher Patrick Wardle talks nation-state...

Patrick Wardle is a security researcher and software developer whose areas of expertise include macOS malware and nation-state threats.

Wardle is Principal Security Researcher at Jamf and creator of the Objective-See suite of security tools. He is also the founder of the world’s premier Mac security conference: Objective by the Sea.

We caught up with Patrick to talk about macOS security as well as the advanced threats being created by nation-state actors around the world.

CNN once called Patrick Wardle “a sweet guy” who could “hack …

The SecureMac Interview: Nancy Willard on Cyberbullying

Nancy Willard is an educator and lawyer who runs Embrace Civility in the Digital Age, an organization dedicated to creating a culture of civility and positivity online through empowering teens and the adults who care for them. She is the author of several books, including the first book ever published on the topic of cyberbullying, Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online Social Cruelty, Threats, and Distress.

SecureMac caught up with Nancy to ask her about the state of cyberbullying today, and what parents and …

The SecureMac Interview: Troy Hunt on data breaches

Troy Hunt is a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Developer Security. He is the creator of Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), a free service that aggregates data breaches and lets people check if their accounts have been compromised. He is also a prolific speaker and educator, giving talks and organizing workshops around the world.

We caught up with Troy to talk about how both businesses and individuals can protect themselves from data breaches—and ask him about the future of information security and his …

The SecureMac Interview: Michael Hartl on technical sophistication

Michael Hartl is an award-winning educator and passionate advocate for technical literacy. He is the author of numerous books on programming, including the Ruby on Rails Tutorial, an introduction to web development which has helped people all around the world learn to code. Michael is also the founder of Learn Enough, an education company devoted to empowering people through the teaching of fundamental technical skills.

We recently spoke with Michael Hartl about the meaning of “technical sophistication”, the importance of technical education for cybersecurity, and more.

Thank …