InterviewsRuna 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.
September 28, 2021 • 11 min read
InterviewsEva 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
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
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…
August 3, 2020 • 27 min readKaren 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…
June 16, 2020 • 10 min readSarah 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…
March 11, 2020 • 16 min readSecurity 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…
March 2, 2020 • 16 min read
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…
February 9, 2020 • 16 min readGeorgia 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…
December 17, 2019 • 13 min readThe SecureMac Interview: Security Researcher Patrick Wardle talks nation-state malware and the future of macOS
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…
November 12, 2019 • 24 min readThe 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…
October 23, 2019 • 8 min readThe 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…
October 16, 2019 • 15 min readThe 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…
October 9, 2019 • 7 min read