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Obama focuses on Security – a great first step
By Stuart McClureMarch 22, 2013
After months of rumors and floating drafts, a Presidential Executive Order has been announced on cybersecurity. President Obama will be extending his oversight into a world that has been sorely neglected for decades: cybersecurity.
Read Full Blog PostThe Original HE Live @ RSA '13
By Stuart McClureFebruary 27, 2013
As the founder of the Hacking Exposed series, I know what it takes to educate the defenders: kinetic learning – a.k.a. learning by doing. So again this year we’ve got some amazing stunts in store for the Hacking Exposed LIVE audience @ RSA.
Read Full Blog PostWhy Cylance? (Part 2)
By Stuart McClureFebruary 13, 2013
So I revealed my “big secret” in my inaugural corporate blog post on December 4, 2012 called “Why Cylance?” In that blog I shared my painful and humbling past, which ultimately turned a tragedy into my passion today (and probably my salvation). That single airplane event in 1989 sent me on my course, and I rarely look back except to honor those that shared my experience and those who did not make it.
Read Full Blog PostWhat's In A Name?
By Stuart McClureFebruary 13, 2013
So what's in a name? Well a ton if you are a startup. With little brand recognition or brand association, the name of a new emerging company is a critical step. The name creates an identity, a meaning, and a soul. The name needs to differentiate the company. The name needs to positively identify your values, mission and vision all in one expression. If you don't provide those associations to the audience, you risk pigeon-holing yourself or worse creating confusion and eventually disassociations to your goal.
Read Full Blog PostCylance Acquires Spearpoint
By Stuart McClureJanuary 17, 2013
We've been slowly but surely revealing our mission and purpose to the world but today we announce a giant leap toward that goal. Cylance today announced the acquisition of SpearPoint Security Services, a recognized leader in security assessments, training, red teaming, design review and discovery technology in the ICS space. The San Jose, California-based company and its founders Billy Rios and Terry McCorkle, will join Cylance's efforts to secure the world's most critical infrastructure.
Read Full Blog PostWhy Cylance?
By Stuart McClureDecember 4, 2012
When I publicly announced the creation of Cylance in July of 2012, my friends and family asked me, "why start another company?" They like to remind me: "you already created and sold Foundstone in 2004, you had a high level position that paid well with the #1 dedicated security company in the world. What more could you want?"
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