PinnedDan VertonPutin’s Ukraine Folly a Major Setback for Future Russian Cyberwar CapabilitiesSince I first began covering cybersecurity and intelligence in 1996, Russian hackers have enjoyed an almost mythical reputation. They…4 min read·Mar 22, 2022----
Dan VertonThe Rise of AI Content Directors: Pioneering the Future of MarketingBy Dan Verton5 min read·Sep 25, 2023----
Dan VertonIt’s Time for Parents to Demand Greater Transparency in School SecurityOn Wed., March 15, thousands of parents of students attending a Fairfax County Public School in Virginia received an email from the…6 min read·Mar 22, 2023----
Dan VertonU.S. National Cybersecurity: Strategy at an Inflection PointThis story was originally published on Cybereason Malicious Life here…3 min read·Mar 8, 2023----
Dan VertonAlmost Everyone is Wrong About the Implications of the Uber CISO VerdictJoe Sullivan, the former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Uber, was found guilty last week of obstructing justice in connection…4 min read·Oct 11, 2022----
Dan VertonHaters Target Pride Walkout at Largest Fairfax County SchoolStudent Walkout at Lake Braddock Secondary School marred by transphobic, racist slurs, and water bottles hurled at speakers.2 min read·Sep 28, 2022--2--2
Dan VertonCreate a Beautiful Wine Barrel Planter in 1 DayRefinish an old wine barrel to become a beautiful outdoor planter.4 min read·Sep 3, 2022----
Dan VertonPrevention is No Longer The Answer to Stopping Gun Violence — LEFT OF BOOM BlogFrom 2014 to 2018, I served on a team of experts writing and producing one of the nation’s largest anti-terrorism awareness training…4 min read·Jul 6, 2022----
Dan VertonWhat’s Really Behind The Lack of Russian Cyber Activity? — LEFT OF BOOMSo far, Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of crippling sanctions by the U.S. and Europe has not led to the massive…3 min read·Apr 11, 2022----
Dan VertonNew CDC Data Should Remind Schools: Report Indicators of Violence — LEFT OF BOOMA new survey released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned of an accelerating mental health crisis among U.S…5 min read·Apr 4, 2022----