J.M. Porup
Senior Writer
J.M. Porup got his start in security working as a Linux sysadmin in 2002. Since then he's covered national security and information security for a variety of publications, and now calls CSO Online home. He previously reported from Colombia for four years, where he wrote travel guidebooks to Latin America, and speaks Spanish fluently with a hilarious gringo-Colombian accent. He holds a Masters degree in Information and Cybersecurity (MICS) from UC Berkeley.
How a bank got hacked
Notorious hacker Phineas Phisher claims to have netted hundreds of thousands of pounds sterling in a 2016 hack of the Cayman National Isle of Man Bank. Here's how he did it and why it's cause for concern.
What is Shodan? The search engine for everything on the internet
Defenders find this simple tool valuable for finding vulnerable devices attached to the web that need to be secured.
Can Security Onion replace your commercial IDS?
Security Onion is a free intrusion detection system (IDS), security monitoring, and log management solution. Just one catch: You need skilled employees to manage it.
Boeing's poor information security posture threatens passenger safety, national security, researcher says
The aircraft maker failed to perform minimum due diligence in securing its networks, then tried to cover it up, security researcher Chris Kubecka tells Aviation Cyber Security conference attendees.
Stop ignoring printer security: It's time for CSOs to take control
Despite shipping with mature security features, most printer deployments are insecure because of misplaced financial and organizational incentives.
What is the Tor Browser? How it works and how it can help you protect your identity online
The Tor Browser is a web broswer that anonymizes your web traffic using the Tor network, making it easy to protect your identity online.
5 OT security takeaways CISOs need to communicate to stakeholders
Operational technology security requires a different approach than IT security. Here are key takeaways CSOs need to communicate to other executives and boards of directors.
Presidential campaign websites fail at privacy, new study shows
A non-partisan analysis of 23 presidential campaign websites reveals glaring privacy issues.
Speaker disinvites at CyberCon spark controversy
NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake and Australian academic Dr. Suelette Dreyfus disinvited from speaking at CyberCon a week before the conference.
Voting machine security: What to look for and what to look out for
The US Senate approved $250 million to help states purchase more secure voting equipment — but includes no provisions for what "secure" means. Our buying guide will help state election officials spend taxpayer money wisely.
5 top cybersecurity masters degrees: Which is right for you?
New cyber masters degrees are popping up all over the place. Here's our unscientific rundown of the top five.
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