BILL BRENNER
Bill reports, writes and edits content focusing on the latest information threats and defenses—from social networking to mobile phone security to glamorous subjects like SAS70 replacement SSAE16.
He writes CSO's daily Salted Hash news analysis blog.
Bill has more than 17 years of experience as a reporter and editor, and has focused on information security for the past seven and a half years. Before joining CSO that was senior news writer for TechTarget's Security Media Group. Going further back, he spent four years as an assignment editor at The Eagle-Tribune daily newspaper of Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley region.
He lives in Haverhill, MA, with his wife and two sons, loves history, heavy metal music and caffeine, and writes a personal blog called THE OCD DIARIES on the side.
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From Microsoft to Adobe insecurity: One man's journey
Marc Maiffret spent the earlier part of his career shedding light on major Microsoft vulnerabilities. In his new gig, names have changed but not the threats.
The evil men (can) do with embedded systems
Embedded IT infrastructure is everywhere and full of holes evil-doers can use for world domination. How SecurityFAIL.com could stem the tide.
How young upstarts can get their big security break in 6 steps
Companies crave experience in their security staffers, dimming prospects for entry-level applicants. Bill Brenner on how a young upstart can break through.
Rapid7 launches Metasploit Express
Rapid7's integration of Metasploit takes a new turn this week, with the SOURCE Boston unveiling of a new pen-testing tool.
Inside Oracle's security assurance program
Oracle CSO Mary Ann Davidson walks SOURCE Boston attendees through her company's evolving secure coding effort.
Your BlackBerry's dirty little security secret
There are many creative ways for people to spy on you through your BlackBerry. A SOURCE Boston preview.
Offshore banking more secure? You're dreaming
Storing your money offshore because you think those financial institutions are safer than those close to home? Security expert Andrew Hay says you're wrong. A SOURCE Boston preview.
Why your information security stinks, and what to do about it
Former cybersecurity czar Amit Yoran on why information security is in a "death spiral" -- and what you can do. A SOURCE Boston preview.
An infosec revolution in Boston
SOURCE Boston, B-Sides and Beansec: Boston takes its turn as infosec event hub next week.
SaaS, Security and the Cloud: It's All About the Contract
Security practitioners have learned the hard way that contract negotiations are critical if their SaaS, cloud and security goals are to work. A report from CSO Perspectives and SaaScon 2010.
Enter the Security KnowledgeVault
The resources in this Security KnowledgeVault provide expert advice on everything from creating a multilayered security strategy and deploying a more proactive fight against cybercrime, to realizing when it's time to stop going it alone and seek outside, expert help.
Protecting Your Data on Mobile Devices
Protecting data on mobile devices creates a whole new batch of security headaches. Join experts in this Videocast lead by John Girard, VP and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner, to hear how you can deploy a comprehensive enterprise encryption strategy.
