Hacker Heroes – Winn Schwartau – PSW #825
Pioneering the Cyber Battlefield: A Deep Dive with Winn Schwartau, Cybersecurity Luminary
Get ready for an extraordinary episode as we sit down with Winn Schwartau, a true pioneer and luminary in the world of cybersecurity. Winn's impact on the field is nothing short of legendary, and in this podcast interview, we uncover the profound insights and experiences that have shaped his unparalleled career.
Winn Schwartau's journey began long before the mainstream recognition of cybersecurity as a critical discipline. As a thought leader and visionary, he foresaw the digital threats that would come to define our interconnected age. Join us as we delve into the early days of cybersecurity and explore the foresight that led Winn to become a trailblazer in the industry.
An accomplished author, speaker, and strategist, Winn Schwartau has been at the forefront of shaping cybersecurity policies and practices. From his groundbreaking book "Information Warfare" to his influential work on the concept of the "Electronic Pearl Harbor," Winn has consistently pushed the boundaries of conventional thinking in cybersecurity.
In this podcast episode, Winn shares his unique perspective on the evolution of cyber threats, the challenges faced by individuals and organizations, and the urgent need for a paradigm shift in cybersecurity strategy. Prepare to be captivated by the stories and experiences that have fueled Winn's advocacy for a more resilient and secure digital world.
Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, an enthusiast, or simply intrigued by the profound impact of technology on our lives, this conversation with Winn Schwartau promises to be a journey through the past, present, and future of cybersecurity.
Don't miss the chance to gain unparalleled insights from a true cybersecurity luminary. Tune in and discover the wisdom that only Winn Schwartau can bring to the table in this illuminating podcast interview.
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Guest
The “Civilian Architect of Information Warfare”
– Commodore Pat Tyrrell OBE Royal Navy, 1996
Winn has lived Cybersecurity since 1983, and now says, “I think, maybe, I’m just starting to understand it.” His predictions about the internet & security have been scarily spot on. He coined the term “Electronic Pearl Harbor” while testifying before Congress in 1991. His seminal book, “Information Warfare” showed the world how and why massive identity theft, cyber-espionage, nation-state hacking, and cyber-terrorism would be an integral part of the future (today’s present).
Currently, he is exploring “Metawar,” a term he coined to describe the art and science of reality distortion, manipulation, and addiction in the metaverse. Just with current and short-term technological capabilities, the security, privacy, ethics, and global policy implications are staggering.
His last book, “Analogue Network Security” is a time-based probabilistic approach to security. By hybridizing analogue and digital techniques, he offers methods to “fix security and the internet”. It will twist your mind. “The Best Cybersecurity Book of All Time,” Cyber Defense Magazine.
• Fellow, Royal Society of the Arts
• Distinguished Fellow: Ponemon Institute
• International Security Hall of Fame: ISSA
• Top-20 industry pioneers: SC Magazine.
• Top 25 Most Influential: Security Magazine
• Top 5 Security Thinkers: SC Magazine.
• Power Thinker and one of the 50 most powerful people: Network World.
• Top Rated (4.85/5) RSA Speaker
• Top Rated Webinar: 4.56 (ISC2)
• .001% Top Influencer RSAC-2019
• Global Power Speaker
Author: “Pearl Harbor Dot Com” (Die Hard IV), 3 volumes of “Information Warfare”, “CyberShock”, “Internet and Computer Ethics for Kids”. (More on his web site.)
Executive Producer: “Hackers Are People Too”
Founder: TheSecurityAwarenessCompany, Security Experts, InfowarCon, Hacker Jeopardy
http://www.WinnSchwartau.com
@WinnSchwartau
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