We make cybersecurity easy to understand!
There are no big words, no cyber jargon, just cyber made simple.
OUR MISSION
So why did we want to build this site?
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The Threat is Growing
The threats are constantly growing in volume and sophistication.
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The Threat is Ever More Complex
The industry is getting too complex and convoluted, even for the experts.
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The Threat Can Derail Business
Businesses must understand how to address all cyber matters.
Since we can recall, cybersecurity has been far too complicated. Companies constantly make new acronyms by the day. They are selling to a small group of highly technical subject matter experts, but that’s not all of us. We realize that the majority of people don’t speak “cyber.” You have a bunch of matters to deal with, so we wanted to make it easy on you!
Here’s the rub, cybersecurity is essential–something you need to be aware of, but it will fall by the wayside if it is too complicated to understand. That is where we come in. We make cybersecurity easy to understand so you can make informed business decisions.
Do you want to read more about why we were founded? Check out our founder's detailed article about it!
“Who built this epic site?” you ask. Well…
Several people built this site, but Michael and Nathan are driving the vision of decodingCyber!
Michael F. D. Anaya | Founder
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“I’m a techie who’s been in cybersecurity for over two decades. My passions are being a top-tier dad, helping others, speaking in public, and making cyber simple. I am also partial to cheesecake and bourbon, but not together… well, come to think of it, it might be a killer combo! TBD.”
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Michael is a techie who has been in cybersecurity for over two decades. But he was forged in tech…as a software engineer. Then he set out to make a difference and joined the FBI as a Special Agent.
Michael was with the FBI for 14 years, mainly investigating cyber nation-state and criminal bad actors. He later decided to venture back into the private sector.
He held leadership positions with several cybersecurity startups and is now a director with one of the premier cybersecurity companies in the world. He runs their global attribution program. He’s also a board member and advisor to several influential organizations.
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Feel free to check out Michael’s personal website or follow him on LinkedIn!
In addition, check these opinion pieces by Michael. They are handcrafted for leaders and part of our Advice for Leaders series:
Advice for Leaders—A CISO Needs to be a Leader First
Advice for Leaders—Think Like Your Adversary
Nathan Schiller | Managing Partner
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“I’m a writer, marketer, and educator who’s spent years helping businesses explain the importance of cybersecurity. I love spending time with family and friends, running in the woods, playing classical piano … and making epic classical piano playlists on Spotify!”
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To help bring decodingCyber to life, Michael partnered with one of the best in the industry — Nathan Schiller, a longtime writer, editor, and digital strategist. Nathan has had roles at many technology startups and now works as a marketer for a premier software company, contributing a unique editorial vision and a deep appreciation for his audiences. Nathan is also a dedicated educator whose first teaching job was to sharpen the writing skills of numerous future scientists and engineers.
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Expert Contributors
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Marc Frankel
CEO and Co-Founder of Manifest
Author of How the SBOM Executive Order Helps Improve Cybersecurity
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Jeff Johnson
Head of Security North America for Siemens Gamesa and One2 Watch Recipient
Author of Cybersecurity is not Privacy
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Jodi Daniels
Founder of Red Clover Advisors
Author of Preparing For the Next Wave of Data Privacy Obligations
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Tamika Bass
Cybersecurity Director for Gannett Fleming
Co-author of 6 Things to Look for in a Cyber Expert for Your Board of Directors
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Jane Rainer
Global Vulnerability Remediation for GM Financial and One2 Watch Recipient
Author of Vulnerability Management: 5 Steps To Protect Your Business
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Lesley Heizman
Manager of Risk and Compliance for Lucidworks
Author of 5 Steps to Maximize AI in Business Projects: Avoiding Security and Regulatory Headaches
Want to learn more about our expert contributors? This is a partial list. Check out our contributor page to learn about all of them!
What People Are Saying…
Cybersecurity is so important, but at times is way too complex and convoluted. The decodingCyber team make it easy.
— CJ D.
The articles on the site are beautifully written and easy to understand.
— Sarah M.
There is a lot of great content being provided... I find it easier to digest and process!
— Graham G.
So many vendors try and sell you whatever they have to offer, but this site actually explained why I need to care about cyber.
— Roman D.