The Landscape of Cybersecurity: A Personal Journey

This chapter explores the career of a cybersecurity specialist who began working at an intelligence agency shortly before 9/11, highlighting the expansion of their responsibilities in a transformed security landscape. It details their journey into online privacy, the unintended success of their blog, and the implications of data management in today’s digital world. Additionally, the chapter examines the risks of foreign involvement in critical infrastructure, drawing historical parallels and emphasizing the need for effective vulnerability assessments.