Cybersecurity Tomorrow
Cybersecurity Tomorrow

Cybersecurity Tomorrow

Cybersecurity strategy perspectives for the emerging risks and opportunities of securing our digital world. The insights of today will lead to tomorrow's security, privacy, and safety foundations.


The 7 Most Dangerous Digital Technology Trends

26 Dec 2019 18 minute read 5 comments Matthew Rosenquist

As our world embraces a digital transformation, innovative technologies bring greater opportunities, cost efficiencies, abilities to scale globally, and entirely new service capabilities to enrich the lives of people globally.  But there is a catch....

Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference Sets Its Agenda

14 Dec 2019 1 minute read 1 comment Matthew Rosenquist

The premier west-coast digital forensics conference program has been set!  As a member of the advisory board, I was honored to be part of the team helping select the speakers and topics for next year’s event.  The conference organizers are allowing...

Video explaining how facial recognition is used to identify and track people

13 Dec 2019 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist

An informative video of how advances in facial recognition is enabling tracking of people by governments or even individuals. Anonymity is surrendered when you can identify anyone with just a low-resolution image. It is as easy as using an Internet...

Past and Future Challenges for Security: ThinkTech Interviews Cybersecurity Strategist Matthew Rosenquist

12 Dec 2019 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist

A look back at some of the missteps in 2019 across the convergence of cyber and physical security, with discussions on what challenges are ahead for the next year. Thanks to Andrew Lanning for hosting me as a guest on the ThinkTech livestream show! ...

Top Writers in Privacy on Medium

10 Dec 2019 1 minute read 4 comments Matthew Rosenquist

I am honored to be named by Medium as one of the Top Writers in Privacy!   Congrats to the entire list; a community that recognizes the importance and is actively championing the rights of privacy for all.   Remember: There can be no libe...

Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacks are on the Rise

9 Dec 2019 2 minute read 13 comments Matthew Rosenquist

Seven major cryptocurrency exchanges were victimized in 2019, totaling over $160 million in financial theft.  As predicted, cybercriminal hackers targeted crypto exchanges in 2019 and the trend will continue into 2020.    Crypto exchanges are relati...

Can Cybersecurity Professionals Agree there is a Benefit to Cryptocurrency?

6 Dec 2019 1 minute read 1 comment Matthew Rosenquist

I have been in quite the heated debate with my fellow cybersecurity professionals on LinkedIn regarding their perception that Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are only vehicles for cybercriminals.  Yes, cryptocurrency is becoming a favorite among ransomwa...

Let’s get Uptrennd on Presearch!

3 Dec 2019 1 minute read 10 comments Matthew Rosenquist

Presearch is an Internet search engine that rewards users for using its site with its native PRE token.  It is free to use and earning free PRE happens automatically for each search.    As part of the design, it integrates with other search and cont...

Hackers Scan Massive Docker Instances to Mine Crypto

27 Nov 2019 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist

Hackers are at it again, looking for vulnerable Docker instances so they can selfishly mine Monero.  Over the weekend, according to cybersecurity researchers at Bad Packets, what is believed to be a concerted effort to scan for known vulnerabilities...

Hacking Phones: How Law Enforcement Is Saving Privacy

20 Nov 2019 3 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist

It's no longer true that society must choose to either weaken everybody's privacy or let criminals run rampant.   As a staunch privacy advocate, I am excited that law enforcement now has access to tools to decrypt locked smartphones! But, wait! Is...