Joseph Steinberg

Cybersecurity Expert and CEO, SecureMySocial

Joseph Steinberg (CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP, CSSLP) is a cybersecurity thought leader and technology influencer. He writes a column on cybersecurity for Inc., and previously did so for Forbes. He is also the editor of (ISC)2’s official textbook covering the material on its advanced security management (CISSP-ISSMP) exam, and has been calculated to be one of the top 3 online cybersecurity influencers worldwide. Joseph has worked in the information-security industry since the mid-1990s, and is presently serving as CEO of SecureMySocial, which recently brought to market the world’s first system to protect businesses and their employees by warning people in real time if they are making inappropriate social-media posts. Earlier, he served for a decade as CEO of cybersecurity firm, Green Armor Solutions, and for half-a-decade in various senior capacities at Whale Communications (acquired by Microsoft). He is the inventor of several cybersecurity technologies widely-used today; his work is cited in well-over 100 published US patents.

Data Protection March 20, 2020

7 Spring Cleaning Tasks to Improve Data Security

4 min read - Data security is a daily essential, but spring cleaning offers an opportunity to check in on your current practices and make changes where necessary.

Government February 17, 2020

Why Threat Actors Are Increasingly Conducting Cyberattacks on Local Government

4 min read - Cyberattacks on local government have increased dramatically over the last several years. What is it about municipal organizations and governments that makes them such attractive targets?

CISO December 20, 2019

Your Security Strategy Should Scale and Evolve Alongside Your Business

4 min read - As your business grows, you will need to deal with increased complexity around human interactions and technology and scale your defense strategy to account for sophisticated attacks from adversaries.

Endpoint October 9, 2017

Five Key Differences Between Personal and Enterprise Endpoint Security

3 min read - CISOs must understand the key difference between individual and enterprise endpoint security to adequately protect corporate data.

Risk Management August 10, 2017

Eight Myths Not to Believe About Penetration Testing

3 min read - Penetration testing can help organizations across all industries identify vulnerabilities before cybercriminals have a chance to exploit them.

Endpoint July 27, 2017

The Evolution of Consumer IoT: The Challenges and the Promise

< 1 min read - In this podcast, IBM’s Diana Kelley talks with SecureMySocial CEO, Joseph Steinberg, about the challenges associated with securing consumer IoT devices.

Risk Management June 7, 2017

Five Tips to Stay Safe on Social Media While Traveling

3 min read - Posting vacation pictures or specific travel information online can expose social media users to identity theft, social engineering schemes and more.

Data Protection April 12, 2017

Protect Your Twitter Account or Face Serious Security Consequences

3 min read - It's crucial to protect your Twitter account to avoid exposing yourself or your business to financial, reputational and legal consequences.

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Joseph Steinberg

7 Spring Cleaning Tasks to Improve Data Security

Why Threat Actors Are Increasingly Conducting Cyberattacks on Local Government

Your Security Strategy Should Scale and Evolve Alongside Your Business

Five Key Differences Between Personal and Enterprise Endpoint Security

Eight Myths Not to Believe About Penetration Testing

The Evolution of Consumer IoT: The Challenges and the Promise

Five Tips to Stay Safe on Social Media While Traveling

Protect Your Twitter Account or Face Serious Security Consequences

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