Compiled in this piece in no particular order are the names of our top 5 cyber security experts you must follow if you are serious about cybersecurity in 2021. The internet is full of a lot of information and going through them may be a hassle. Why not follow people who have proven their worth in space?
- Eva Galperin: This amazing cyber security expert was given recognition in the Fast Company Magazine’s “Most Creative People of 2019”. Known for her extensive work in protecting global privacy and free speech and for her research on malware and nation-state spyware. She is one person you must follow in the cyberspace. Eva Galperin is the Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
- Steve Morgan: Looking for statistical data for your cyber defence project or research look no more. Annually Steve comes up with reports including statistical data about the happenings in the cybersecurity space. His reports are being used in journals, magazines and other information channels. He is a Cybersecurity Entrepreneur, Researcher, Reporter and Publisher. Founder of Cybersecurity Ventures & Editor-in-Chief at Cybercrime Magazine. Executive Producer of Cybercrime Radio.
- Brian Krebs: is an American independent investigative reporter, and one of the most globally recognized voices in Cybersecurity. His interest in security grew after a computer worm locked him out of his own computer in 2001. He is an author of an award-winning book called “Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime – from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door”.
- Rotimi Akinyele: Rotimi popularly known as infosec shinobi is a cross-functional infosec expert with a few decades of experience under his belt. He is the convener of Naijasecon, Nigeria’s first of its kind 100% technical Cybersecurity Conference.
- Mikko Hyppönen: He is a Chief Research Officer at F-secure, a global cybersecurity and privacy company. He has given keynote presentations at a number of conferences around the world such as Black Hat and DEFCON.
So, that’s that. Know of anyone you think should make the list? We’ll be glad to see them in the comment section.
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