Top 10 Cybersecurity Writing Mistakes

Want to strengthen your writing in under an hour? Watch the video I recorded to help you avoid the top 10 writing mistakes I've encountered when working as a cybersecurity professional.

The mistakes you'll see in this video—and the practical tips for avoiding them—span the key aspects of technical writing: structure, look, words, tone, and information. These elements work together to capture and hold your readers' attention.

This video will not only help you write better but also preview the techniques I cover in my online course Cybersecurity Writing: Hack the Reader.

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About the Author

I design security solutions and shepherd them to a sustainable state. I used to be hands-on in many areas of cybersecurity and IT. Now I focus on strategy and leadership, treating security as an enabler that helps people and companies achieve their goals. As the CISO of Axonius, I lead the security program to earn customers' trust and fuel the company's growth. Earlier, I built security products and services. I'm also a Faculty Fellow at SANS Institute, where I help professionals develop malware analysis skills.

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