Philip

After 30 years in the dynamic world of cybersecurity, I’m embracing a new chapter as a semi-retired professional. While I’ve traded the 9-to-5 grind for the freedom to explore personal passions (like scuba diving and traveling the globe), my enthusiasm for solving complex security challenges remains as strong as ever.

Today, I’m channeling my expertise into part-time opportunities, mentoring, and advisory roles. Whether it’s helping organizations fortify their security posture, guiding teams through crisis response, or mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, I’m here to make an impact.

Let’s connect! Whether you’re seeking a seasoned cybersecurity advisor, a mentor, or just someone to trade scuba stories with, I’d love to hear from you.

Reflecting on 30 Years in Cybersecurity – Lessons Learned & Persistent Challenges

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Welcome back! If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve already covered the wild early days of cybersecurity—when dial-up tones were the internet’s soundtrack—and the major attacks that shaped the industry, like Stuxnet, WannaCry, and SolarWinds. But beyond the headlines and war stories, working in cybersecurity for 30 years has taught me a few things … Read more

DeepSeek AI’s Emergence and Its Implications for Small Businesses

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DeepSeek AI has quickly emerged as a dominant force in the AI landscape, offering businesses advanced automation at little to no cost. Its rise to the top of the U.S. Apple App Store has been swift, capturing attention from entrepreneurs and regulators alike. However, with any disruptive technology, there are risks to consider—especially for small … Read more

Reflecting on 30 Years in Cybersecurity – Major Milestones

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Welcome back! If you read the first article, you’ll know that my journey in cybersecurity started back when the internet sounded like a screeching banshee (aka dial-up), and viruses had names like ILoveYou—not exactly subtle. The early days were a whirlwind of late nights, floppy disks, and convincing people that you didn’t ignore cybersecurity until … Read more

Reflecting on 30 Years in Cybersecurity – The Early Days

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When I started my career in cybersecurity 30 years ago, the digital world was vastly different. The internet was still in its infancy—back then, it was a luxury to hear the delightful sound of a dial-up modem connecting (if no one picked up the phone and ruined it). Mobile devices? Only in sci-fi movies. And … Read more