Author: Colby Proffitt

Colby ProffittOver the last decade, Colby has supported a number of federal agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DoS), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). As a security strategist, researcher, and media maven, Colby’s work has been featured in publications including Bloomberg, United States Cybersecurity Magazine, NextGov, FCW, Homeland Security Today, GCN, Federal News Radio, SIGNAL Magazine, and Federal Times, among others.Netskope

From the Fall 2021 Issue

Staying Home May Be Good for Your Health, but Is It Good For Agency Security?

Author(s):

Colby Proffitt, Cybersecurity Strategist, Netskope

Staying Home May Be Good for Your Health, but Is It Good For Agency Security?

New survey findings suggest remote work and security still not mutually inclusive Multiple surveys on employee efficiency, happiness, and health have been conducted since the pandemic began in the Spring of 2020. Most have reached the same conclusions – a more flexible schedule, a more comfortable work environment, and the removal of the daily commute … Read more

From the Summer 2021 Issue

More Federal Cyber Tools Doesn’t Equal Better Security

Author(s):

Colby Proffitt, Cybersecurity Strategist, Netskope

More Federal Cyber Tools Doesn't Equal Better Security

Do you know how many security tools your agency has? A new survey finds nearly half of federal cybersecurity managers say their agency has between 11 and 25 security tools in their toolkit. But few are confident in their tools’ ability to provide real-time data, accurate data, and the right data to reduce risk. And … Read more

From the Winter 2021 Issue

Still Looking for Cyber Solutions for the Same Cyber Problems

Author(s):

Colby Proffitt, Cybersecurity Strategist, Netskope

Real Time Data

Real-time data, not more tools, critical to reduce risk and make better cyber decisions The job of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has become much more complex over the last decade. With every advance in technology, the amount of risk facing most organizations has also increased. CISOs – as well as Chief Risk Officers … Read more

From the Fall 2017 Issue

Cyber Deterrence and Active Cyber Defense

Author(s):

Colby Proffitt, Cybersecurity Strategist, Netskope

A necessary combination in a continuously evolving cyberspace The Roman Empire ruled the ancient world because it built and maintained roads1. Britain ruled the world for most of the 19th century because it had the largest and most powerful navy2, and the U.S. became recognized as a military superpower3 because of the atomic bomb. Each … Read more