My Writing

I write about security leadership and technology, sharing strategies, practical frameworks, and field notes. My goal is to capture what I've learned and contribute to conversations in our community.

• Malware Analysis A Report Template for Malware Analysis
  A malware report is only as useful as readers' ability to find in it what they need. This customizable template organizes the findings into a coherent structure, so a responder, a manager, or a...
• Communication Templates for Cybersecurity Executive Briefings
  In an effective executive brief, you lead with the bottom line and what a finding means for your organization. Use these four customizable templates to do exactly that across threat intel,...
• Communication Handling High-Profile Vulnerabilities
  When a high-profile vulnerability surfaces, executives and customers want to know whether it affects you. With a one-page brief and a short process, you can capture the key details and reach the...
• Tools Securing API Keys on Your Workstation
  Every dev tool you grant API access to, AI assistants included, can read the keys within its reach. No setup removes that risk entirely, so the goal is fewer secrets exposed and less damage when one...
• Privacy Security of Third-Party Keyboard Apps on Mobile Devices
  Keyboard apps offer better predictions, voice transcription, and AI-powered writing, all requiring users to send what they type to remote servers. Mobile OS vendors set the rules but can't enforce...
• Assessments A Report Template for Security Assessments
  The technical severity of an assessment finding tells only part of the story. A customizable report template helps you document the scope, rate findings by risk, and write for the executives and...